Many county roads in the South Haven and Pullman areas have become impassible. These photos taken this morning by SHAES on 66th Street between 106th and 103rd in Casco township of Allegan county. Multiple cars are stuck/snowed in. Allegan County…

The old Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department fire bell, shown during the fire department’s Centennial Celebration in 1968, was moved last week to its new home at the new Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department building, located near the corner of…

   No doubt you have seen a televised insurance company commercial where an older fellow is trying to help a group of young people avoid turning into their parents.  It is such a clever ad I cannot remember the name of the…

I agree with Sen. Rand Paul on some initiatives and disagree on others, but one item we are lock step with is federal spending. I believe our money (the taxpayers fund the federal government) is used for all sorts of…

Age 98, died peacefully on December 16, 2022, at his home. Jim was born January 20, 1924 in Lawton, the son of Orville and Vera (Reynolds) Castner. Jim owned and operated Maple Lawn Farms in Lawton. He was preceded in…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – A Van Buren County Commissioner who chose not to see re-election, and opted for retirement at year’s end, received state and local honors for his 54 years of service to Van Buren County…

By Gari Voss Beginning in November, a Wilcox Newspapers headline read, “Do you need help? Write us!” By the middle of December, the mailbox had received nearly 150 requests.A query to Editor Mike Wilcox found that the newspapers’ tradition of…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWTON – A proposed update at a Village of Lawton park will see the departure of a longtime wooden playground structure, but in turn, will see the addition of an ice-skating rink, following a public hearing…

     For all true geeks and geekettes, December 12th was a milestone day on the calendar,  a seventy-fifth anniversary of considerable importance.     That was also the day I walked into a friend’s shop and saw a magnificent Skyscraper style radio, straight out of…

I always felt guilty as a child on Christmas morning, when I opened a treasure trove of presents. I say guilty because I knew next door or down the road, my friends were nearly bare under their Christmas tree.Although Christmas…

by Ben MurphySports Writer Mattawan girls bounce back with pair of winsAfter opening the season with a loss, the Mattawan girls basketball team was able to bounce back with a pair of wins last week. On Thursday Mattawan was able…

Anne E. Coombs passed away on Dec. 2, 2022, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Known affectionately as “G.G.” or “Gram,” Anne was a mother of six, grandmother of 11, and great-grandmother of 15. Her…

The Village of Lawrence celebrated “Christmas in the Village,” Dec. 10, with a full day of events, culminating with a Light Up Christmas Parade that night. Events included a benefit breakfast at the Lawrence American Legion Hall, with proceeds directed…

The Village of Lawton ushered in the holiday season with a Christmas Parade, Saturday, Dec. 9, that featured floats from the Lawton Lions Club, among others, as well as a horse drawn float. Following the parade, a Lighting of the…

I have a confession to make. I’m a local newspaper addict. I write them, I sell them, and most importantly I read every single one I can get my hands on.Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately depending on your viewpoint, I also…

  If anyone knows where you can find one of those ugly little soft rubbery-like coin wallets, please let me know. If it is before Christmas, bring it over to our place and let my wife know so she can wrap…

82-year-old Martha Menefield of Valley, Alabama was handcuffed and driven to jail last week for failing to pay her Waste Management trash bill for three months- June, July and August.I did a quick reread when this was sent to me…

   One afternoon about this time of year, as my sister walked past his woodworking shop,  Mr. Ness stuck  his head out the door and called for us to come inside.  In his thick Norwegian accent, he told us that a letter for us…

Kenneth Eugene Walden, 86, of Lawton, passed away Nov. 18, 2022, at Rose Arbor Residence, Kalamazoo. Ken was born July 12, 1936, in Calvin Township, MI, son to the late Clarence and Elvira (Lawson) Walden.Ken was a longtime staple in…

The 38th Annual Paw Paw Community Thanksgiving Dinner was held Thursday, Nov. 24, at Freshwater Community Church, 600 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw. This year’s event is supported by local churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals in this generous community. The…