Election Commission keeps Storey off of ballot

Election Commission keeps Storey off of ballot

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20243 min read

By Donald Talonen On Thursday May 17, 2024, the Allegan County Election Commission, in a unanimous 3-0 decision, determined that it lacks the authority to consider or act upon a request made by the current County Board Chair, Jim Storey.…

Memorial Day observances set for many municipalities

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20248 min read

By Gari Voss Monday, May 27th marks Memorial Day 2024, a day to remember all those who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of the United States. Across Allegan County, veterans, community leaders, and volunteers plan celebrations to…

Obituary: Mr. Nathan Brooks

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Mr. Nathan Brooks, 63 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Brooks will lie…

Obituary: Mrs. Willie Pearl Harper Henderson

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Mrs. Willie Pearl Harper Henderson, 80 of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her residence.Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel,…

Obituary: Ms. Priscilla Allen

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Ms. Priscilla Allen, 67 passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Allen will lie in state…

Obituary: Ms. Cora Mae Durham

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20241 min read

Ms. Cora Mae Durham, 70 passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Durham will lie in state…

Mike’s Musings: The school end is here, thoughts for our graduates

Mike’s Musings: The school end is here, thoughts for our graduates

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20243 min read

Our newspapers, for the most part, are filled with photos of high school graduates and some college graduates. It is indeed a milestone to graduate, and it will be a feat you, your parents and grandparents will remember for years…

Thomas, Linson lead LHS Top 10 graduates

Thomas, Linson lead LHS Top 10 graduates

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20244 min read

I’m Class #1l am DaNasia Thomas, valedictorian of class of 2024. I am an honor student who is on an advanced diploma maintaining a grade point average of 4.0. $270,040 in scholarships.I am a member of the National Honor Society.…

Paw Paw baseball team Improves record to 18-11-1

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20243 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – The Paw Paw varsity baseball traveled to Niles on Wednesday, May 15, for a conference twinbill and suffered two losses.In the opener against Niles, the Red Wolves scored in the sixth to take a…

Obituary: Ronald Leroy Nagy

Obituary: Ronald Leroy Nagy

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Ronald Leroy Nagy, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away after a short illness, July 6, 2023, at Shore Point Health Center, Punta Gorda, FL.  Ronald was born July 22, 1937, in Elkhart, Indiana. He was the second of three boys…

Obituary: Terry L. Wolownik

Obituary: Terry L. Wolownik

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20244 min read

Terry L. Wolonik,77, passed away May 3, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters in Queen Creek, Arizona.  Terry was preceded in death by his late parents Charlie and June McCauslin, Henrietta (Nanny) Weidner and sister,…

Obituary: Shirley Elsie Mae Figg

Obituary: Shirley Elsie Mae Figg

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Shirley Elsie Mae Figg, 93, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born May 9, 1931, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Robert W. Larson and Nina Bell (Cuddeback) Larson. Shirley…

Obituary: Catherine Ruth Harrell

Obituary: Catherine Ruth Harrell

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

            Catherine Ruth Harrell, 69, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her home in Kalamazoo. She was born Feb. 9, 1955, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Stephen Diljak and Norma (Brown) Diljak. As the oldest…

Obituary: Lena Ann Veldt

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Lena Ann Veldt passed away on September 18, 2023 in Grand Rapids after a brief illness. Lena was born in Paw Paw Hospital on June 25, 1954 to Harm and Virgina (Schaefer) Veldt. As a child, Lena was raised on…

Obituary: Paul Siskaninetz

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Paul Siskaninetz, 91, of Lawton, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. Paul was born March 14, 1932 in Decatur, MI to John and Mary (Forzan) Siskaninetz. Paul attended a two-room school house in East Decatur…

Obituary: Ruth Ann Armentrout

Obituary: Ruth Ann Armentrout

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Ruth Ann Armentrout, age 64, quietly went home to be with her Lord on May 1, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 21,1960 in Clare, MI to Donald and Jean Armentrout, Ruth grew up living and working on…

Obituary: Vivian Caroline Polomcak

Obituary: Vivian Caroline Polomcak

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20243 min read

Vivian Caroline Polomcak, known to most as “Beebee”, from Decatur, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 after a short fight with breast cancer; just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born to Theodore Stanek and Helen Stanek (Godisak)…

Area Towns to Hold Memorial Day Parades

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20241 min read

GOBLES – Gobles will hold a Memorial Day Parade at 9 a.m., Monday, May 27, that will travel down State Street (M-40). Lineup will begin at the Gobles High School parking lot. LAWRENCE – Lawrence will hold a Memorial Day…

Paw Paw to hold Memorial Day Parade on May 27

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

PAW PAW – Paw Paw’s 103rd annual Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 27, with the annual parade starting at 10 a.m. from the Bistro 120 parking lot, via Michigan Avenue to the Veterans Memorial Park for services.…

Arlington Township Board Approves two marijuana related resolutions

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20243 min read

ARLINGTON TOWNSHIP – The Arlington Township Board, Wednesday, May 15, approved two marijuana-related resolutions.The first resolution reduced the price of a marijuana license application from $5,000 to $2,500, while the second resolution deals with fines and costs for violations.Contacted after…