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…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK
By Frank Passic FRANK E. DEAN With the recent sale/return of the nearly 100-year-old Bellemont Manor by Albion College in October back to members of the Dean family, we are reminded of the heritage this family-clan has had in…
Obituary: George Henry Hawkins
George Henry Hawkins, age 97, of Albion passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born June 20, 1927, in Union Springs, Alabama, one of 11 children born to the late Edward Duett and Claudie Lee…
Albion’s new interim city manager introduces himself at Monday’s Council meeting by Sylvia Benavidez
Albion’s newly approved Interim City Manager Douglas K. Terry spoke to the council and public on Monday, Nov. 12, the night he was formally approved night by the city council. Terry is local and not a stranger to running small…
Big changes coming to Albion, a new interim city manager approved and a complete overhaul of Stoffer PlazaBy Sylvia Benavidez
On Monday, Albion’s City Council expressed their gratitude to Douglas K. Terry for accepting the position of interim city manager and to retiring Albion Department of Public Safety Chief and outgoing Interim City Manager Scott Kipp. As Terry spoke during…
Sturgis swim/dive places second in league championships
OTSEGO — The Sturgis swim team competed in the SCC league championships last weekend, and finished the day with a second-place showing.Allegan placed first with 433 points, and the Trojans finished not far behind, with 398 points.Sturgis captured six conference…
Volleyball Roundup Three Rivers wins first district title since ’21, moves on to regional finals
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Winning a district championship is pretty sweet. Making it to the regional finals after a win the following week? Even sweeter.Three Rivers’ volleyball team accomplished that this past week, winning the Division 2…
Obituary: Lyle Claire Mikel
Lyle Claire Mikel, 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.He was born May 31, 1931 in Wakelee, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Helen (Williams) Mikel.He was a graduate…
“Out and About” Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, and sugar
I’m putting this column together on Sunday, the day before Veterans Day. I always try to have it completed earlier, but my schedule has prevented me from getting to it until now. I must finish this column by today so…
Former prosecutor, current TR school board member McDonough arrested on new drunk driving charges
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A former St. Joseph County prosecutor who had a high-profile drunk driving arrest four years ago was arrested in late October this year after another alleged drunk driving incident. John McDonough, who served…
Bradley, Metty finalists for DDA director position
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Two finalists were named last week for the position of executive director for the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority.The DDA’s board selected Honor Flight Network National Program Director Bobbie Bradley and current DDA…
