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 is a lot about giving and receiving gifts, and family get togethers, sometimes the true Read More…
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 to get a home league win over Portage Northern, 56-50.“This was our first home game Read More…
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 legacy, however, isn’t just defined by her role as wife, mother, and grandmother but by Read More…
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 to the Old Lawrence Town Hall. A craft show was held at the Lawrence Township Read More…
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 Tree was held at a village owned lot off of Main Street.Photos courtesy of Bonnie Read More…
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 buy them. Amazingly I’ve had a great deal of success in doing so.This week I Read More…
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 it and put it under the tree. I haven’t seen one for a few years. Read More…
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 last week because I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. An 82-year-old woman? Jailed for Read More…
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 from Santa had mistakenly been delivered to his shop. He solemnly handed it to us, pointing Read More…
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 Lawton and Paw Paw communities. He was a dedicated member and past commander of Read More…