I read an interesting statistic from my condo association executive director the other day. She claimed 30% of the cars sold in 2022 were electric. She also said that number will increase to 60% by 2030.Now being the suspicious type, I had to read for myself what the real number was. I know the Biden Read More…
Charles Richard Craddock Charles Richard Craddock, 81, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 27, 1942, in Kalamazoo, the son of Richard Craddock and Carla (Emmick) Craddock. Charles was a hardworking man who loved to serve his community. He started his Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE – The Lawrence community is mourning the loss of a beloved deer that was euthanized Friday, Oct. 20, in Lawrence Township while the Pokagon Band Tribal Police was assisting Van Buren County law enforcement in a warrant arrest, according to a press release from the Pokagon Band Tribal Police.Mario RedLegs, Read More…
PAW PAW – Several area churches will sponsor trunk or treating events throughout the area, as well as area towns, where regular trick-or-treating hours have been set.Tapper Auto Group and Paw Paw District Library will hold a 2023 Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tapper ChevyTrinity Lutheran Church and School, Paw Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer GOBLES – A 40-year-old Gobles area man is facing several charges, including home invasion, after an incident that occurred Oct. 22, in Gobles, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said that at approximately 11:14 a.m., Van Buren Central Dispatch took Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondence LAWRENCE – Lawrence’s volleyball team lost Eau Claire on Thursday 21-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-22, 11-15.“The game against Eau Claire was a great game to watch,” Lawrence coach Anita Robles said. “Both teams did amazing and kept you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Sadly we did fall short but Read More…
War is never pretty, but I certainly cannot fault Israel for engaging with Hamas after that terrorist organization slaughtered 1300 Jews and 32 Americans in a surprise attack September 14.I make the following observations:Do not equate Palestinians with Hamas. Hamas is and has been a terrorist organization for decades. It is true that they pretty Read More…
Since the dawn of civilization humans have wondered what happens after our heart stops and we quit breathing.What’s on the other side? The ancient Jewish Sadducees believed death was the end, i.e. dead is dead. Most people worldwide hold out hope there’s more.Ancient Egyptians memorized passages from a Book of the Dead, an elaborate way Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN – Mattawan’s volleyball team defeated Portage Central in three sets (25-15, 25-15, 25-17) last week to capture the SMAC West Championship title. Stat leaders were:Aces: Macey Brown (3); Kills: Kendall Coon (9); Blocks: Amelia Kuiper (2); Assists: Kylie Anderson (25); Digs: Anya Cieieslski (7)Mattawan also won the Lakewood Invitational this weekend:Mattawan Read More…
I been on this train for several years, but I refuse to get off. My elected representatives particularly in the U.S. Senate, are generally too old, and need to retire. In fact, I believe we should have a maximum age, one is allowed to serve in Congress. How about capping it at 80, or maybe Read More…