Ernest Guy Cramer, 88, of Lawton, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at his home. Ernie was a lifelong Lawton resident, born in Paw Paw, on Nov. 12, 1934, to Charles Cramer and Winifred (Brown) Cramer.Ernie was a hardworking man who took care of his family. Known by others as “Mr. Fix It” there Read More…
The 35th annual Covert Community MLK Celebration was held Sunday, January 15, at Covert High School’s auditorium. Keynote speaker was Dr. Michael Scott, Sr., of Galilee Baptist Church, Kalamazoo. Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the event featured musical selections from the MLK Community Choir, and words from The Ministerial Alliance, and Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – A Paw Paw High School graduate, nominated for his contributions to society since graduating, a longtime PPHS teacher, nominated for his service to Paw Paw High School, and the 2001-2002 PPHS women’s basketball team, nominated for their outstanding athletic achievements, are this year’s honorees to the Paw Paw Read More…
Harry and Megs recalled a conversation Mother had with me over half a century ago. I don’t know what brought it on, although it was probably a long-winded telephone monologue from her friend Juanita. Juanita would call several times a week, usually when she was unhappy. Mother sat me down and said that in all relationships, Read More…
Much ado about nothing, or so that’s what I would call the most recent hysteria about classified documents. As background for those not following the storyline, classified documents which President Biden was required to return to the federal government at the end of his vice-presidential term, were discovered in three locations- one being his personal Read More…
Barbara Jean Evans, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. Barb was born in Hammond, IN, Sept. 2, 1945, the daughter of Casimir Tyrka and Ella (Artim) Tyrka.Word searches and criminal TV shows occupied much of Barb’s free time. She loved nature and enjoyed feeding and watching the hummingbirds around her home. Read More…
Mary Veronica Dick, 77, of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023.Mary’s life began in Paw Paw on June 24, 1945, daughter to the late Waldo Dick and Hellen (Fritz) Dick. Mary grew up on the family farm in Lawrence with her two brothers. She lived on the farm her entire life. She graduated from Read More…
William Scott Conklin, 61, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at his home. He was born Dec. 8, 1961, in Paw Paw, the son of William Glenn Conklin and Fern Elizabeth (Crippen) Conklin.Scott was raised in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence High School Class of 1980. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer Mattawan boys get win at Lansing Everett The Mattawan boys basketball team played their first game in almost three weeks on Friday. The Wildcats were playing a non-league game at Lansing Everett and they were able to come away with a 77-42 victory.Ryan Kiesling led the team with 17 points, 11 Read More…
A firefighter who has been a trailblazer for females serving in the emergency services is retiring from South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES).Dawn Hinz served her last shift this week, retiring from her career position. She has served 21 years, the first seven with the Covert Fire Department and the past 14 years with SHAES.Hinz Read More…