Jim’s Storey, to be continued

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20246 min read

By Donald Talonen On Wednesday morning of May 8th, the Allegan County Election Commission met to determine the fate of Jim Storey on the upcoming August 6th Republican Primary Election ballot. Jim Storey currently serves as the chairman of the…

Obituary: Mr. Brian Ross

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20242 min read

Mr. Brian Ross, 38 passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Montgomery Baptist South Medical Center, Montgomery, AL.Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel,…

Mike’s Musings: Homeless woman found in sign, RFK’s brain eaten by worm

Mike’s Musings: Homeless woman found in sign, RFK’s brain eaten by worm

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20243 min read

I thought I’d take time out from writing about politics to offer a few weird, or absurd items that appeared in the news last week. It seems some news stories are getting weirder and weirder as weeks and months go…

City flag gets new look

City flag gets new look

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20241 min read

The City of LaFayette revamped the design of the city flag. The new flag was presented and revealed at the LaFayette City Council Meeting on Monday night by Fire Chief James Doody.

LaFayette installs electric vehicle charging station

LaFayette installs electric vehicle charging station

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20241 min read

The City of LaFayette through an (AMEA) Alabama Municipal Electrical Authority Grant installed an electric vehicle charging station last week. The LaFayette Light Department Supervisor Chris Sanders stated “he’s excited about the station and hopes it gets visitors to get…

City traffic light being updated, officials urge caution

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20242 min read

The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin a project to upgrade the traffic signal equipment at the intersection of US-431 and 2ndAvenue in the City of LaFayette on Monday, May 13th at 7 PM, weather permitting. This project will provide…

Northern Lights make rare appearance in Chambers County

Northern Lights make rare appearance in Chambers County

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20243 min read

By John BriceCorrespondent Residents of Chambers County and all across the south enjoyed the rare opportunity to witness Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the “Northern Lights”, during the late evening hours of Friday, May 10th of 2024. Due to what…

Paw Paw baseball splits with Otsego

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20241 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent
PAW PAW – Paw Paw played a varsity baseball doubleheader Wednesday at home against Otsego and came away with a split.In game 1 the Red Wolves scored five runs in the first and held on for a 10-8…

Obituary: Margaret “Peg” A. Woods

Obituary: Margaret “Peg” A. Woods

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20242 min read

Margaret “Peg” A. Woods, 72, of Paw Paw, gracefully departed this world surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Rose Arbor, Kalamazoo. Born on Sept. 30, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, Peg was the cherished…

Obituary: Louise Lynnea Nelson

Obituary: Louise Lynnea Nelson

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20243 min read

Louise Lynnea Nelson, age 80, of Gobles MI, died on Monday, May 6, 2024, at home under hospice care and in the presence of her family. Louise was born in St. Joseph, MI, on August 27, 1943, to Arthur C.…

County Sergeant credited with saving man from burning residence

County Sergeant credited with saving man from burning residence

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20242 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ANTWERP TWP. – A Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is being credited with saving the life of a man who was unable to get himself off his burning bed early Tuesday morning May 7, according…

Modified “live hand grenade” found in Columbia Township

Modified “live hand grenade” found in Columbia Township

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20241 min read

COLUMBIA TWP. – On Friday, May 10, Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 50000 block of County Road 388 in Columbia Township at approximately 6:34 p.m. for a report…

Mattawan school voters approve two bond issues

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20244 min read

MATTAWAN – Voters in the Mattawan Consolidated School District said “yes” to two bond proposals, resulting in a total investment of $110 million toward the betterment of the district’s students and community. “This momentous achievement marks a significant milestone in…

Van Buren District Library millage proposal passes

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20242 min read

DECATUR – On May 7, Van Buren County residents showed their support for the Van Buren District Library by voting to approve a millage increase. This decision will provide vital funding for library services.Dan Hutchins, Van Buren District Library director,…

Area News Briefs

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20242 min read

Adventure begins at the Van Buren District Library DECATUR – Starting Saturday, June 8, the Van Buren District Library extends an invitation to everyone to pick up a reading log and begin a great summer adventure. This year’s summer reading…

Obituary: Leonard D. Lohrke III

Obituary: Leonard D. Lohrke III

Editorial StaffMay 13, 20242 min read

Leonard D. Lohrke III, 80, of Homer, passed away on March 25, 2024 at the Spring Arbor Assisted Living Center in Spring Arbor, MI. He was born on September 25, 1943 to Leonard D. Jr. and Hope (Newton) Lohrke in…

Softball Roundup White Pigeon defeats Bloomingdale in slugfest, swept by Hartford

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20242 min read

WHITE PIGEON — White Pigeon’s softball team squeaked out a win Thursday, May 2 against Bloomingdale before being swept in a doubleheader against Hartford Monday.Against Bloomingdale, the Chiefs got a 16-15 victory. Emily Miller finished a triple short of the…

Obituary: George H. “Beagle” Rice

Obituary: George H. “Beagle” Rice

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20241 min read

George H. “Beagle” Rice, age 82 of Centreville, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 6, 1941, a son of Jack and Naomi (Freese) Rice. George attended Centreville High School.…

Obituary: Brenda Lynne Samson

Obituary: Brenda Lynne Samson

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20242 min read

Brenda Lynne Samson, age 76 of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 29, 2024. She was born in Three Rivers on September 25, 1947 the daughter of Shirley “Bill” and Veryl (VanNess) Batten. Brenda attended Mendon High…

Obituary: Ervan Leroy Taylor

Obituary: Ervan Leroy Taylor

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20242 min read

Ervan Leroy Taylor, 61, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.He was born July 11, 1962 in Three Rivers, the son of Charles and Agnes (Brooks) Taylor, and graduated from Three Rivers High…