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Obituary: Gregory Zaucha
Born in the Windy City, Gregory Zaucha lived an accomplished life that revolved around his family, friends and his career. He was neat, organized and thorough in everything he did.Greg was born May 13, 1947, to Stanley and Adele (Kwasniak)…
Almena board opposes Consumers Energy proposed high voltage line
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ALMENA TWP. – Wednesday night, March 15, following nearly 25 minutes of public comment, with most of it dealing with Consumer Energy’s proposed “Crandall High Voltage Transmission Line,” the Almena Township Board approved a resolution opposing…
Antwerp Twp. also voices concern about high voltage line
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ANTWERP TWP. – On Tuesday night, March 14, the Antwerp Township Board went on record opposing Consumers Energy’s proposed new 20-mile-high voltage distribution powerline through Antwerp Township, as well as Almena, Paw Paw and Lawrence townships.The…
Life as Performance Art
I knew there had been a radical shift in the universe the day I was walking down the street and three women were coming in my direction. They were not talking with each other. Rather, all of them were on their…
Mike’s Musings: Heaping praise on employees, readers
As any business owner will tell you, employees make a business successful. I couldn’t agree more, and I’m here to tell you I am fortunate enough to have one of the best groups of employees an employer could ever wish…
Mattawan hockey celebrates regional championship
by Ben MurphySports Writer Back on March 1 the Mattawan hockey team had plenty of reason to celebrate. The Wildcats defeated Portage Northern 6-2 in a Division 2 regional championship game; held at Wings West Arena in Kalamazoo.“I thought it…
Obituary: Bonnie Louise Covell
We regretfully announce the passing of Bonnie Louise Covell, 79, of Grand Junction, Michigan.Bonnie went Home on March 6th, 2023, due to natural causes.Bonnie was born to Melvin and Doris (Guernsey) Rupert on May 29th, 1943, in Hartford, Michigan. She…
Obituary: Stefan Andrew Tokarchick
Stefan Andrew Tokarchick, 54, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at Rose Arbor Residence, Kalamazoo. He was born Dec. 18, 1968, in Kalamazoo, the son of William B. Tokarchick and MaryAnn (Korabik) Tokarchick.Stefan was a lifelong resident…
I-94 traffic stop yields state’s largest fentanyl seizure
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW TWP. – Troopers assigned to Michigan State Police (MSP) Fifth District Hometown Security Team (HST) initiated a routine traffic stop around 9:40 a.m., Tuesday, March 7 upon eastbound Interstate 94 near mile marker 55…
Obituary: Kathryn Arlene Asenbauer
Kathryn Arlene Asenbauer, 88, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Rose Arbor Residence, Kalamazoo. She was born April 2, 1934, in Concord, Michigan, the daughter of Wells R. Rowley and Henrietta (Winchell) Rowley.Kathryn was employed by Western…
Road Commission closes Monday to honor fallen employee
LAWRENCE – On March 3, Van Buren County Road Commission employee, René Rangel, Jr. was struck and killed by a vehicle while providing traffic control for our agency. “We lost an amazing man that day,” according to a press release…
Life as Performance Art
We received a Christmas card and letter from longtime friends, and in it they wrote about returning to Orchestra Hall for the first performance by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in nearly two years. At the end of the evening the director,…
Mike’s Musings: Banning Djokovic makes no sense
I play a lot of tennis, and Novak Djokovic, the best in the game, and maybe the G.O.A.T, is a hero of mine. Like Jordan in basketball or Brady in football, Djokovic has dominated men’s tennis for a decade and…
Mattawan coach inducted in to Hall of Fame
Intelligent power management company Eaton announced that Alicia Smith, design manager, Engine Air Management, Eaton’s Vehicle Group, is a 2023 inductee into the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.Smith, who has served 20 years at Eaton, received…
Youngster brings meth to school, parents arrested
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWTON – A young child who brought a bag of methamphetamine to school led to the arrests of the youngster’s parents, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff…
More than 100 vehicles join funeral procession for fallen firefighter
Funeral services were held March 4, at Paw Paw High School’s Performing Arts Center for Paw Paw firefighter, Lt. Ethan Quillen, who was killed last month while responding to a fire call during an ice storm. Lt. Quillen, 28, was…
Life as Performance Art
We see labels everywhere. If we go into a grocery store we for labels so we know whether we are buying canned peaches or canned mystery meat. Sometimes we read and compare labels of the ingredients to make certain we are eating…
Mike’s Musings: History tells us money, weaponry will not help Ukraine
Why are we still supplying Ukraine with taxpayer money and weapons? Wouldn’t the hundreds of billions of dollars we have sent to fight the proxy war against Russia, be put to better use at home? I certainly think so.We have…
Mattawan boys win SMAC West Division highlight recent area hoops action
by Ben MurphySports Writer Mattawan boys outlast St. Joseph to win SMAC WestThe Mattawan boys basketball team hosted St. Joseph on Saturday, in a game that would decide the Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference West Division championship. The Wildcats were able…
Obituary: Verna Joy Carroll
A Celebration of Life for Verna Joy Carroll of Lawton will be held Saturday, March 11, at 11 a.m. at Lawton Evangelical Church. A time for family visitation will precede the service starting at 9:30 a.m. and will continue with…
