Telephones have perplexed me since I had to put my pointer finger into the rotary dial seven times instead of four as before. I had just learned to count to five; two more were a challenge.Since then it’s just gotten worse with buttons replacing dials, then flip and smart phones.That explains why I have a Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – A Paw Paw volunteer firefighter, whose life was tragically cut short Feb. 22, while responding to a fire call, was posthumously awarded the 2023 Firefighter of the Year, during the Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Departments annual dinner and awards ceremony held Thursday, Oct. 5.In a State Special Tribute Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN – Matt Boven’s Mattawan boys tennis team brought home the South Michgian Athletic Conference title this weekend.“The boy’s tennis team peaked at the right time and brought home another SMAC championship,” Bovens said. “Every single flight contributed which was the key to the Wildcats winning their 4th consecutive SMAC title. Semifinalists Read More…
Blair Gill Rice, 60, of Lawton, passed away suddenly, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at his home. Blair was born Feb. 16, 1963, in Three Rivers, the son of the late Freeland Rice Jr., and Winifred Mae (Lewis) Rice. He was a 1981 graduate of Lawton High School. He worked in HVAC for most of his Read More…
David Ross Lesman, 68, of Lawton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at his home in Lawton. He was born July 27, 1955, in Kalamazoo, the son of Dale Lesman and Eleanor (Voltz) Lesman. He is survived by his wife, Julie Lesman; daughter, Damika Lesman; son, Dominick Lesman; one granddaughter, London Hall; his Read More…
I’ve always had a healthy distrust of government. From the time as a college student working in the U.S. Capitol and state legislature, I have felt that many of our politicians are there to enhance themselves and not the public they represent.Two more disgraced politicians hit the news last week. I would bet they represent Read More…
“Don’t forget where you came from,” Father used to admonish my sister and me going out the door. In time I figured out it meant more than the house number where we lived, just remember to bring honor, shame to our family name.Revisionist history can be a good thing; it makes room for truth. For Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ALMENA TWP. – A 58-year-old Almena Township man is currently being held on a felony assault charge at the Van Buren County Jail with a bond set at $1 million, after he assaulted another man Friday, Sept. 29, in Almena Township, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners approved a request Sept. 26, to authorize the use of $950,000 in ARPA funds for a Van Buren County Youth Center in conjunction with the Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD).Commissioners have had numerous discussions on the use of ARPA funds Read More…