It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or…

By John RaffelCorrespondentMATTAWAN – Last week Mattawan defeated West Ottawa in the semi finals and Zeeland East in the finals to capture a district Division I volleyball title. Mattawan was set to play this week in Division 1 regional action…

Shirley A. Hooper (nee Bolinger), age 77, of South Haven, Michigan, passed away on November 4, 2023 with her loving husband George at her side.  Shirley was born on June 2, 1946 to Donald and Virginia Bolinger of Paw Paw,…

     Dorothy S. Kondor, 88, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Rose Arbor Residence, Kalamazoo. She was born Nov. 22, 1934, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Albert Mondro and Stella (Szymanski) Mondro.             Dorothy grew…

We have a weekly column in one of our Michigan newspapers called Faces in the Crowd. Random bystanders are asked a question each week and we publish their answers. This week the question had to do with sending man back…

Some eighty years plus ago, when money was tight during the Great Depression,  a couple of women at my church made several batches of fruitcake to sell at their Christmas bazaar.  They were in one-pound blocks, wrapped and decorated. It turned out…

Safe Trick-or-Treating was held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at downtown Paw Paw businesses. Despite the 35 degree weather and periods of snow, it didn’t deter youngsters from visiting the businesses. New this year, the Van Buren County Courts offered trick-or-treats and…

The Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department responded to two large fires early Tuesday morning, Oct. 31. The first fire, a barn fire, was called in at approximately 2 a.m., according to Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jim DeGroff. Responding…

    Where is Will Rogers when we need him?  He’s been gone for the better part of 90 years, ever since he died in a plane crash on a visit to Alaska.  We could use him for his gentle way of poking a…

I’m worried about our southern border. Millions of illegals have poured across the border in Texas and Arizona in the past few years. They come from all parts of the world- Central America, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle…

Mary Webster was born to Neal “Moose” Webster and Johanna Moerman Webster of Kalamazoo, MI. She was the oldest of 6 children, preceded in death by her parents and her brother Neal Jr. She is survived by her siblings Nancy…

Ronald A.J. Kussy, 81, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. He was born Feb. 19, 1942, in Paw Paw, the son of the late Alex J. Kussy and Margaret D. (Kristoff) Kussy.Ron proudly served his country in…

Lawrence “Larry” Peter Larson, 82, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. He was born Dec. 3, 1940, in Oshtemo, the son of the late Robert and Nina (Cuddeback) Larson.Larry called Paw Paw his home his…

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Gobles hosted its first playoff game since 2014 this past Friday and defeated Mendon by a final score of 50-14.“The win marked a few important feats for the program: it was our first playoff win…

LAWRENCE – Following the recent death of the beloved deer, “Annie”, who resided in the Lawrence community, Village of Lawrence Police Chief Paul Bianco issued the following statement, “The Village of Lawrence and the Lawrence Police Department are saddened by…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE – A Pokagon Tribal Police Officer who euthanized a beloved deer in the Lawrence community was terminated from his position, Friday, Oct. 27, according to a press release from the Pokagon Tribal Police.Pokagon Tribal Police…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE – Voters in the Lawrence School District will go to the polls on Nov. 7 to vote on a 2023 Bond Proposal.If approved, the bond will extend the current millage two years and generate $2.1…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ALMENA TWP. – Two people were turned over to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office on unrelated charges following a structure fire of unknown origin that occurred early Saturday morning, Oct. 28, in Almena Township, according to…

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON – Lawton football coach AJ High is excited with his team’s playoff prospects.“We are playing at a high level, we have a six-game winning streak and finished the regular season 8-1,” he said.Schoolcraft (7-2) will be…

I read an interesting statistic from my condo association executive director the other day. She claimed 30% of the cars sold in 2022 were electric. She also said that number will increase to 60% by 2030.Now being the suspicious type,…