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 of his life, and their devotion to each other. Al’s love was felt by many, Read More…
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) Zaucha. From a young age, Greg grew accustomed to spending his summers in Paw Paw, Read More…
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 the transmission line through Almena Township.The board was given a presentation at its December regular Read More…
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 project is anticipated to take several years, starting in 2024 and projected to be completed Read More…
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 flip phones talking to someone else. They were not experiencing the moment together, perhaps creating memories Read More…
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 for. I harken back a couple of years to COVID, when Fauci and his minions Read More…
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 was one of our most gutsy games of the year,” head coach Chris Diense said Read More…
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 had an amazing and vibrant personality from the very beginning. Bonnie graduated high school in Read More…
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 of Paw Paw. He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1987 and worked in Read More…
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 in Paw Paw Township. The traffic stop resulted in the largest fentanyl seizure in the Read More…