Donald Allan Johnson, 33, unexpectedly passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, in his sleep at his home in Lawton, leaving the many people whose lives he had touched, with great sorrow. Don was born to Randall and Sandra Johnson in Kalamazoo, and raised at Palmer Beach, on Eagle Lake in Paw Paw.He attended Paw Paw Read More…
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) Vogt.Laura moved with her family from Chicago to Paw Paw at a young age. She Read More…
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 cyclist later died at a Kalamazoo hospital from injuries he received, according to a press Read More…
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 will be put on pause. It reads as follows:“Dear Neighbor,“I am writing to provide you Read More…
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 understand the pain and suffering many, particularly the elderly face each day.My suffering is negligible. Read More…
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 and rivers to rise, as shown in photos of the North Branch of the Paw Read More…
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 was united in marriage to his loving wife Judith Carson, who survives.Robert took great pride Read More…
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 $197,347.90 as part of the nationwide opioid settlement against several pharmaceutical companies. As of July Read More…
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 you don’t have something nice to say about someone, sit next to me.” That was opposite Read More…
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 bike and breaking my hip. That was quite a scene. There I was laying in Read More…