Obituary: Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson)
Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson), a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 88 in Zeeland, Michigan. Born on July 9, 1936, in Douglas, Michigan, Joan’s life was a tapestry woven with…
Obituary: Dennis Martin
Dennis Martin of Fennville passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2024, at the age of 74. Dennis was born on September 30, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Fennville High School in 1968, Central Michigan University in 1973…
Obituary: Carol Ann Brown
Carol Ann Brown June 30, 1945 – November 3, 2024 Carol Ann Brown, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at her home in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by the love of…
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By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your…
Art Reach unveils new pieces at the Griswold
By Gari Voss The Allegan Area Arts Council’s Art Reach Program hosted a Members’ Open House on Monday, November 18, 2024, to feature new pieces of art by area artists. This group of artwork ranges from beautiful landscapes to abstracts…
Busy season begins with lots of activities, choices downtown
By Gari Voss Get out those calendars and start scheduling the many wonderful events in the Allegan area! A great place to begin is Saturday, November 23, 2024, with arts and crafts, make-it-take its, and a bazaar. Then at 6pm,…
Bulldogs manage one win, but lose three
By Pamela WhitlowThe LaFayette Bulldogs varsity basketball team kicked off the basketball season last week with a very busy schedule.The Bulldogs hosted Lee-Scott Academy during school hours, falling short 75-63.Jordan Johnson lead the Dawgs with 18 points and Jr Robinson…
RockingFest returned for fifth year to LaFayette
By John BriceCorrespondent RockingFest On the Square returned for its fifth year in a row in downtown LaFayette on Alabama Avenue East and First Street Southeast during the late morning and afternoon hours of Saturday, November 16th of 2024. Ringing…
Lanett schools unveil remodeled fine arts center
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the newly remodeled Verdis F. Bible Fine Arts Center in Lanett last week. The Lanett City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Boyd, revealed the newly renovated Fine Arts Center, dedicated to Mr. Verdis F.…
Obituary: Lois Ann McLemore
Lois Ann McLemore, 64, passed away Nov. 9, 2024, in Lawton, Michigan. Born May 13, 1960, Lois was a lifelong resident of Lawton and a cherished figure in her community.Lois dedicated many years to nurturing young minds as an aide…
Lawton football finishes at 8-3
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON — Lawton football coach AJ High was in his sixth year of coach and second as head coach. It was his first full season. The team was 8-3 overall and 4-1 in the league.“We always expect…
Mike’s Musings: Thanksgiving a time for family, not politics
As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season I would like to make a few observations.First, I don’t think we need to get upset over politics. I’ve read on social media, where if you voted for Trump you will not…
Life as Performance Art
Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28 this year. We might be traveling or others traveling to see us. Maybe the great feast will be at home or somewhere else. Turkey and all the trimmings could…
Paw Paw driver arrested after vehicle crashes into house
LAWRENCE TWP. – A 21-year-old Paw Paw woman faces a charge of operating while intoxicated, (OWI) after she allegedly crashed her SUV into a portion of a Lawrence Township residence, Thursday, Nov. 14, according to a press release from the…
New bald eagle monument placed at Veterans Park
Following its arrival on May 20, a bald eagle monument was permanently placed Monday morning, Nov. 18, at Maple City Veteran’s Memorial Park in Paw Paw. Placement of the monument was performed by Lounsbury Excavating, Inc., Paw Paw, who volunteered…
40th Paw Paw Community Thanksgiving Dinner to be held
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The 40th annual Paw Paw Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at Freshwater Community Church, 600 E. Michigan Ave., Thursday, Nov. 28. The free meal will be available in two different options –…
Two men face charges in death of Lawton man
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – A 20-year-old Lawton man and a 19-year-old Paw Paw man face charges in the death of another Lawton man, according to a press release from the Lawton Police Department.On Nov. 12, at approximately 6:50pm,…
Looking Out: Preserves
by Jim Whitehouse “So what happened then?” I ask Hilly, who’s been telling a story about painting a huge old house one summer when he was in college. He got to the part about lugging a 40’ ladder up to…
Volleyball for AR Nov 15 2024
Three volleyball teams advance to regional finals Photo, story by Jeff Steers Recorder contributing writer Three Jackson County schools will be competing for regional volleyball titles Thursday. Western High School won its regional semifinal in Division 2, Hanover-Horton faces Clinton…
Christian school honors veterans in JacksonBy Ken Wyatt
In a program honoring military veterans in its distinctive biblical worldview, Jackson Christian School packed out its high school gym on Veterans Day. More than 50 veterans showed up for the event, along with many family members of students. Some…
