I’m worried about our southern border. Millions of illegals have poured across the border in Texas and Arizona in the past few years. They come from all parts of the world- Central America, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.It is the Middle East I am most concerned about. With Israel going to war Read More…
Mary Webster was born to Neal “Moose” Webster and Johanna Moerman Webster of Kalamazoo, MI. She was the oldest of 6 children, preceded in death by her parents and her brother Neal Jr. She is survived by her siblings Nancy Webster, Patti Hamilton (Charlie), Lyle Webster (Ann) and Amy Little (Jack). Mary was a loving Read More…
Ronald A.J. Kussy, 81, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. He was born Feb. 19, 1942, in Paw Paw, the son of the late Alex J. Kussy and Margaret D. (Kristoff) Kussy.Ron proudly served his country in Vietnam. He retired from General Motors, Fisher Body, where he worked as a supervisor from Read More…
Lawrence “Larry” Peter Larson, 82, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. He was born Dec. 3, 1940, in Oshtemo, the son of the late Robert and Nina (Cuddeback) Larson.Larry called Paw Paw his home his entire life. He started his career as a local surveyor. Later, he proudly became a Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Gobles hosted its first playoff game since 2014 this past Friday and defeated Mendon by a final score of 50-14.“The win marked a few important feats for the program: it was our first playoff win since 2016, our first win vs. Mendon since 2006, and our first playoff win vs. Read More…
LAWRENCE – Following the recent death of the beloved deer, “Annie”, who resided in the Lawrence community, Village of Lawrence Police Chief Paul Bianco issued the following statement, “The Village of Lawrence and the Lawrence Police Department are saddened by the incident involving “Annie” the deer and a Police Conservation Officer from the Pokagon Band Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE – A Pokagon Tribal Police Officer who euthanized a beloved deer in the Lawrence community was terminated from his position, Friday, Oct. 27, according to a press release from the Pokagon Tribal Police.Pokagon Tribal Police Chief Mario RedLegs said in the press release:“The investigation which began on Friday, Oct. 20, Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE – Voters in the Lawrence School District will go to the polls on Nov. 7 to vote on a 2023 Bond Proposal.If approved, the bond will extend the current millage two years and generate $2.1 million for facility improvements with no projected increase in the current millage rate.If approved, the Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ALMENA TWP. – Two people were turned over to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office on unrelated charges following a structure fire of unknown origin that occurred early Saturday morning, Oct. 28, in Almena Township, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.The two people had left the Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON – Lawton football coach AJ High is excited with his team’s playoff prospects.“We are playing at a high level, we have a six-game winning streak and finished the regular season 8-1,” he said.Schoolcraft (7-2) will be playing at Lawton on Friday.“Obviously, we were hoping for a No. 1 seed, but we Read More…