I expect after Independence Day newspaper columns, TV and social media pundits bemoaning American patriotism is on the slippery slope down. They point out we have lost love for our country. Let’s look more closely.How do you measure patriotism? Ratio of homes with Old Glory on display vs. those without? American flag lapel pins on jackets? Read More…
Paw Paw Days held Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22, saw a large turnout of participants for the Classic Car and Truck Show, as they parked along Michigan Avenue, as well as arts and craft vendors located throughout the County Park. Downtown merchants offered summer sales. The Kids Zone was downtown on Saturday, with Read More…
By Kaitlyn Campbell A mother and her two boys from Hudsonville after safe after a longtime Paw Paw police officer rescued them from their struggle in Lake Michigan.On July 17, Paw Paw Police Lt. Eric Rottman was on vacation at Stearns Beach in Ludington. He was leaving the beach shortly after 12:30 p.m. when he Read More…
The former chair of the Van Buren County Republican Party is facing felony charges after the 2020 election.Rose Rook is one of 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump and has been accused of submitting false certificates that confirmed they were legitimate electors despite Joe Biden’s victory in the state.According to our Read More…
Ever wanted to own a slice of local history, an old piece of newspaper history, or just browse the newspaper’s office? – Well, now’s your chance. The Three Rivers Commercial-News Newspaper in Three Rivers is holding an estate sale-like event this weekend. In an effort to clean out several decades worth of stuff we’ve accumulated, Read More…
Robert “Bobby” Harold Palmer, Jr., 83, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Douglas Cove, Douglas, MI. He was born Feb. 5, 1940, in Paw Paw, the son of the late Robert Harold Palmer, Sr., and Barbara (Wilder) Palmer.For many years, Bobby enjoyed living in Florida where he enjoyed working on a golf Read More…
HARTFORD – Serving as the Van Buren County surveyor for 48 years, Don Gilchrist, who passed away Sept. 10, 2020, was remembered by friends and others during a brief ceremony held Monday night at the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Mounted Division barn at the Van Buren Youth fairgrounds..Van Buren County Register of Deeds Paul DeYoung Read More…
Van Buren Youth fair goers. Monday night an opportunity to take a tethered balloon ride for a nominal fee. The fair continues through Saturday at the fairgrounds, located midway between Lawrence and Hartford on Red Arrow Highway.Courier-Leader photos/Paul Garrod
New sidewalk was recently installed around three sides of the Lawrence Village Park, completing an entire walkway around the park.Courier-Leader photo/Paul Garrod
Back in the bad old days, suicide was a felony, a serious criminal offence with substantial penalties. That might seem a bit odd since someone who took their own life is dead and cannot be charged with a crime. True, but the ancient Roman law had a bit of a twist to it. Committing suicide was Read More…