Laura Jeanne Vogt, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at home with her family by her side. She was born Sept. 7, 1974, in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of David Howard Vogt, Sr., and Kathleen (Lyons)…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE TWP. – A 57-year-old Kalamazoo riding a motorcycle Friday afternoon, April 7, on Red Arrow Highway, Lawrence Township, was struck by a pickup truck pulling a trailer that was turning into a private drive. The…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer On Wednesday, April 5, Consumers Energy posted a message on social media from Derek Nofz, Van Buren County Community Affairs Manager, stating that the plans to build a 20-mile-long high voltage line in Van Buren County…

As I sit here with a walker at my side, I have gained a newfound affinity for those that must endure ailments and pain. You see I’ve been very healthy all my life, and never have had surgery. I didn’t…

The recent rain and snowfall caused a portion of 54th Street, between Red Arrow Highway and County Road 215 in Lawrence Township, to close to all traffic due to a washout. The rain and snowfall combination also caused area lakes…

Robert Roland Richards, 80, of Paw Paw passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1942, in Chicago, the son of the late Brayton Richards and Dorothy (Boyer) Richards.Sixty years ago in Chicago, Robert…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – A steering committee to oversee the allocation of funds from a nationwide opioid settlement was approved by the Van Buren County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 28.Van Buren County recently received a check for…

    Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice, was renowned for her sharp and caustic tongue.  She was also famous for a needlepoint pillow she took to parties.  She would find a seat and set the pillow on the cushion next to her: It said: “If…

For many last week was spring vacation, a time to take a trip or just enjoy family. For me it was a whirlwind of activity I will never forget.I underwent surgery on Wednesday, as the result of falling off my…

The Paw Paw Trinity Lutheran girls’ basketball team went undefeated this year at 6 -0. “The girls worked countless hours learning drills and plays. They put their time and commitment into our program. I’m so proud of these ladies for…

Joseph  Barry Mathews • May 13, 1949 – March 11, 2023With great sadness we announce that on March 11, 2023, Joseph B. Mathews, 73, of Lawton Michigan, left this earthly plane and is now soaring like an eagle. He was…

Joan Louise Szotek, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023, at her home. She was born Aug. 17, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John Kawka and Marie (Bartosiewicz) Kawka.In her younger years, Joan was an…

LANSING – On Friday, March 24, a group of Van Buren County residents traveled to Lansing to attend a Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) meeting and voice their concerns regarding Consumer Energy’s proposed high voltage transmission line from a substation…

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has started what is expected to be a year long evaluation of plans to re-open the Palisades nuclear plant, Allegan County commission chairman Jim Storey said in his weekly…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer BLOOMINGDALE – A wanted fugitive was apprehended Thursday, March 23, in the Village of Bloomingdale, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that at approximately…

Many area towns will hold Easter Egg Hunts and other activities. Among the events include:Saturday, April 1, Meet the Easter Bunny – Elks Lodge, 405-1/2 Phoenix, South Haven, noon.Saturday, April 8, Easter Egg Hunt – Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 E.…

     A few years back I was starting to look for a new car.  I pulled into a dealership that had some makes and models that caught my eye and had a good rating for reliability, safety, and sipping (rather than guzzling)…

Editor’s Note: Because I’ve been laid up in a hospitalthe last couple of days (broke my hip) I pulled this oldy but goody columnfrom the vault. BY MIKE WILCOXPUBLISHER Saturday will be April Fools’ Day. It is also thebirthday of…

Carlisle, Alfred Of Mattawan Age 91, died on March 14, 2023. Al was born January 27, 1932 in Kalamazoo to Carroll and Doris Carlisle who precede him in death. Al was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; children:…

Allan Hassler, 71, of Paw Paw, MI passed away at home with his family by his side Friday, March 17 from an aggressive cancer. His last words, “I love you”, to his wife of 30 years were a perfect indication…