Life as Performance Art
During that brief splat of warm weather earlier this month, I noticed a neighbor had accessorized several trees with small metal buckets, covered with a piece of metal, just underneath a metal tube attached to the tree.I knew from experience…
Senior meal switch has fallout
By Scott SullivanWriter Arms are up in the precincts after the Allegan County Commission dumped 20-year senior meal provider Community Action for Allegan County in favor of Grandville-based Meals on Wheels for $8.50 per meal, compared to CAAC’s $12.27). CAAC’s…
9-year-old honored for lifesaving CPR
By Gari Voss Logan Vangemert made his way onto the stage at Brandon Elementary School on Friday morning, March 20, 2026, to receive the Heart Saver Award from the American Heart Association. Though this was the regular monthly school-wide assembly,…
Paw Paw girls win soccer opener
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — The Paw Paw Lady Wolves started the 2026 soccer season last week, facing Hartford at home and won 5-0.Leah Graves jumped out to a quick start scoring the first goal. Victoria Lopez scored a…
Bangor baseball eyes 20-win season
By John RaffelCorrespondent BANGOR — Coach:Nick Cox is leading a Bangor baseball team which had a 17-19 record and started off the season at 4-0.“Julian Pullins was the only senior we lost last year,” Cox said. “We will miss his…
Memorial garden and fountain proposed to City Council
By James Windell A conceptual plan for a memorial garden and fountain in front of the City Hall was proposed to the South Haven City Hall.According to Tom Renner, the idea originated with SHOUT for South Haven as a downtown…
South Haven City Clerk resigns
By James Windell In December, 2024, Mayor Annie honored South Haven’s City Clerk, Megan Kiker, with a proclamation for her “exceptional dedication and tireless work during the 2024 election season, ensuring the integrity and success of the electoral process.”Throughout her…
Committee of the Whole discusses funding for lifeguard program
By James Windell Who starts a program without figuring out how to pay for it?That was a question raised by more than one South Haven resident after the City Council approved starting a lifeguard program and the announcement that a…
Paw Paw Schools receive $2500 donation from Family Fare
To help celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Paw Paw Family Fare on Saturday, students from Paw Paw Early Elementary designed a beautiful banner and participated in the ribbon-cutting. On behalf of PPPS, Superintendent Jeremy Davison also accepted a generous…
PPMS principal retiring
After serving 16 years as principal at Paw Paw Middle School, Jerry McDaniel will be retiring later this year.“I am leaving Paw Paw after 16 years as principal at the middle school,” said McDaniel. “This will be my last year as…
Paw Paw Township Board approves tools for new fire truck
PAW PAW – At the Monday, March 9, Paw Paw Township Board meeting, board members approved a request from the Paw Paw fire chief for needed tools for a new fire truck.Paw Paw Fire Department Fire Chief Kyle Richardson submitted…
Eagle Court of Honor for 3 Held at Lawrence
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWRENCE – Marking the 100th anniversary year of Lawrence Boy Scout Troop 197, an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for three of its members at the Lawrence United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 22.The…
Resource center helps victims of TR tornado with recovery resources
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Timothy Williams and Sharon Ross were sheltering in their house on South Main Street in Three Rivers on March 6 when the EF-2 tornado hit the city.Ross said a “rather large” tree fell…
TR tennis bests Schoolcraft to start 2026
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ tennis team started the 2026 season strong with a 5-2 win over Schoolcraft at home Tuesday.Jayna Larson won for the Wildcats at No. 1 singles, defeating the Eagles’ Adison Clark 3-6, 6-1, 12-10. Angeleena…
Girls’ Soccer Roundup Three Rivers shut out by Olivet
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team opened up the season under new head coach Dustin Krueger with a 1-0 loss at home Tuesday to Olivet.Amaira Currier made six saves in goal for the Wildcats in the loss.Three Rivers…
Out and About: Things to drop, facts, and ‘Bless You’
“It is the love of country that has lighted and that keeps glowing the holy fire of Patriotism.” -J. Horace McFarlandThings to Drop From Your Life
Samaritan’s Purse receives sendoff from community
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One of the charity organizations helping residents in the wake of the March 6 tornadoes in Three Rivers and Union City received a sendoff from the community on their final day in the…
SHS robotics team receives recognition at district meet
Sturgis High School’s robotics team received the Rising All-Star Award at the recent FIRST district robotics competition. The team is in its first year.Coaches are Khanya Sigwela and Xandra Duelge.Present at the event:Drive team: Krys Johnson (captain), Alina Chen, Emmalyn…
Updates to compost site rules approved by Sturgis City Commission
By Dennis Volkert After lengthy discussion on March 25, Sturgis City Commission approved revisions to the policy for the compost site and its large-volume drop-off fee. Changes are intended to clarify rules and situations that may have changed since the policy’s…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
MARCHMarch 27-31No classes at Sturgis Public Schools (spring break).March 31“Medicare 101,” education event, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis District Library. APRIL April 1-3No classes at Sturgis Public Schools (spring break).April 1-11Submission period for “Art Around Town,” Open Door Gallery.April 2St. Joseph County mobile…
