Genetski withdraws from Laketown manager search

Genetski withdraws from Laketown manager search

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20255 min read

Laketown Township manager candidate Bob Genetski, the current Allegan County Clerk and Register of Deeds, has withdrawn from consideration for the manager position. The board has a special meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the township…

Bangor, Lawrence post wins

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent BANGOR — On Friday, it was Bangor 39 Decator 33at Bangor.Stat Leaders:Jaelynn Little 16 points; Lexi Wisniewski 12 points; K’liyana O’Steen 8 points; O’Steen 4 rebounds; Little 9 stealsCoach Bret Witkowski: :Vikings played great Decatur team at…

Obituary: Dr. David Millard

Obituary: Dr. David Millard

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20253 min read

Dr. David Millard passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Jan. 30, 2025. David was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Three Rivers, Mich., the son of Carl E. Millard and Bernice (Allen) Millard.David graduated from Three Rivers High School…

Obituary: John Albert Parker

Obituary: John Albert Parker

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20252 min read

John Albert Parker, 67, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully with his daughter and son at his side, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Medilodge of Kalamazoo, after a courageously fought battle with Huntington’s Disease. He was born Dec. 20, 1957,…

Obituary: Arthur John Arens

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20251 min read

Arthur John Arens, 96, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Mattawan. He was born June 24, 1928, in Hancock, Michigan, the son of William Arens and Margaret (Pelkofer) Arens.Arthur and his late wife, Dorothy, founded the Paw…

Mike’s Musings: Even county governments spend unwisely: Case study, Allegan County

Mike’s Musings: Even county governments spend unwisely: Case study, Allegan County

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20253 min read

Our government, whether it is at the local, county, state or federal level, makes numerous decisions on how they spend taxpayers’ money. Some we can agree with, some we can’t. I would like to think with the advent of social…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20254 min read

Sixty years ago a classmate said something insulting and demeaning. It left me with a choice: I could either turn his nose to 12 or tattle to the teacher. I chose the latter and right after school he turned my…

Ice Breaker Festival brings thousands to South Haven

Ice Breaker Festival brings thousands to South Haven

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20251 min read

The 31st Annual Ice Breaker Festival was held in South Haven, January 31 through Feb. 2. It featured ice sculptures, friendly competitions, including Cardboard Sleds on display, (the race was not held), Chili Cook-Off, and the Frozen Fish Fling. Horse…

Explosion, fire destroy three buildings in Geneva Township

Explosion, fire destroy three buildings in Geneva Township

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20251 min read

Fire destroyed three buildings on a property on County Road 687 near 63rd Street, Geneva Township of Van Buren County, early Wednesday morning, according to South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES).SHAES responded at 6:05 a.m. after neighbors reported hearing a…

Paw Paw High School students receive top honors at choir festival

Paw Paw High School students receive top honors at choir festival

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20251 min read

Paw Paw choir students had a great day at the District Solo & Ensemble Festival at Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac. The students prepared two pieces to sing in front of experienced adjudicators, and they received excellent feedback on their performances.…

Paw Paw High School students names to state honors choirs

Paw Paw High School students names to state honors choirs

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20251 min read

This past weekend, several Paw Paw Public Schools choir students participated in the State Honors Choirs. These students went through multiple rounds of auditions, and they learned some very challenging pieces of music. They had the opportunity to perform this…

Mattawan man to be sentenced in March for 2023 death

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20252 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – On Monday, Jan. 27, Gregory Campos, 34, of Mattawan, was found guilty following a jury trial in 36th Circuit Court, Paw Paw, on four charges stemming from a 2023 incident in Waverly Township…

Investigation leads to arrest in connection with multiple thefts

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20253 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com A 40-year-old Kalamazoo County man, who was arrested Thursday morning, January 30, in Kalamazoo County on two outstanding warrants, now faces additional charges stemming from thefts throughout Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties, according to a press…

Early run helps Centreville boys sweep White Pigeon

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20255 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — An early flurry of points and a big game from Matt Swanwick helped the Centreville boys’ basketball team sweep their regular season matchups against White Pigeon with a 63-48 win Friday night in…

Girls’ Basketball Roundup TR girls defeat Niles, Portage Northern; lose to Bronson

Editorial StaffJan 31, 202510 min read

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team went 2-1 this past week, winning over Niles Friday night 50-46, losing to Bronson Monday 66-32, and rebounding with a 74-40 drubbing of Portage Northern Tuesday.Against Niles, Jennaya Decker led the way…

Out and About: IceBreaker, moms, and hugs

Out and About: IceBreaker, moms, and hugs

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

The twenty-third Annual Ice Breaker is scheduled for Saturday, February 22. The venue is the Armstrong Recreation Hall, 1015 Maple Street, in Three Rivers and is open to the public.The doors open at 6 PM for the Silent Auction Fundraiser,…

Centreville Board of Ed. Gets tour of elementary school addition

Centreville Board of Ed. Gets tour of elementary school addition

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20254 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — With a new addition to Centreville Elementary School a few months away from completion, Centreville Public Schools Board of Education members got a sneak peek at how it is progressing during their meeting Monday.The…

Obituary: Richard “Dick” Charles Neely

Obituary: Richard “Dick” Charles Neely

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Richard “Dick” Charles Neely, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2025. He passed peacefully at home.Dick was born on May 17, 1932, in New Tazewell, Tennessee, the son of Charles and Ella…

Obituary: Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens

Obituary: Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens, age 72 of Mendon passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on December 13, 1952 the son of Herbert and Barbara (Granger) Bruystens and…

Obituary: Michael Wayne Slack

Obituary: Michael Wayne Slack

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

Michael Wayne Slack, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1954, the son of Dennis Robert and Ruth Arlene (Buel) Slack. Mike…