Otsego senior builds tennis storage shed for Eagle Scout project
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Equipment for the Otsego High School tennis teams—such ball carts, ball machines, nets and scorecards—has been stored in a shared locker room in the high school.Simon Pobocik, a member of the boys tennis team, knows first-hand…
County communities gear up for 4th of July
By Gari Voss The 4th of July is at hand, and the fireworks tents have popped up like dandelions on a spring lawn. Backyard celebrations are being planned, and multiple levels of explosives are being purchased. In addition, small and…
Pullman sergeant dies in non-combat accident
The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Saul Fabian Gonzalez, 26, died this week in Iraq.Gonzalez was from Pullman.According to the DOD’s news release, Sergeant Gonzalez died on Tuesday, June 17, in Erbil, Iraq.…
One injured when truck strikes two vehicles and pedestrian
On 06/22/25 around 01:53am, Allegan Central Dispatch received multiple phone calls about a serious accident involving a pick-up truck striking a pedestrian on Blue Star Highway near 63rd St in Laketown Township in Allegan County. Preliminary investigation shows a victim was…
Dirt bikes crash, two injured
On 6-21-25 around 3:17pm first responders were dispatched to report a crash involving two dirt bikes on 146th Avenue near 17th Street in Dorr Township, Allegan County. One dirt bike operator was a juvenile and is in critical but stable…
Mattawan lacrosse player headed to St. Johns
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Mattawan advanced to the state semifinals in lacrosse this season and among the reasons for that success was the standout play of Brody Hergott.It was his senior season.Mattawan lost to Detroit Country Day 20-11 in…
Thousands flock to South Haven beach
South Haven’s downtown flower wall, an annual creation by South Haven city gardener Ahni Turner, was the perfect invitation to beat the heat this past weekend as literally thousands flocked to the shoreline to enjoy the refreshing water of Lake…
Groundbreaking for the Porter Legacy Dune Trails held
James Windell A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Porter Legacy Dunes Trail and Boardwalk, a unique new outdoor destination that will offer spectacular views of Lake Michigan and accessible recreation for all.The South Haven…
Pullman sergeant dies in non-combat accident
The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Saul Fabian Gonzalez, 26, died this week in Iraq.Gonzalez was from Pullman.According to the DOD’s news release, Sergeant Gonzalez died on Tuesday, June 17, in Erbil, Iraq.…
Unconscious person found floating in water hospitalized
South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded to a report of a person in distress on Lake Michigan approximately five miles south of the lighthouse on Monday evening. SHAES was dispatched at 6 p.m.A boater reported finding an unconscious person…
Life Rings and lifeguards trigger discussion again at City Council
James Windell The South Haven City Council accepted the donation of 11 Life Rings to help improve beach and river safety.While accepting the donation presented by Mandy and Ryan Servatius at the regular City Council meeting on June 16, 2025,…
Paw Paw Service League makes $2,000 for ballistic shields for police department
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Service League recently made a $2,000 contribution to the American Legion Post 68, to purchase Ballistic Shields for the Paw Paw Village Police Department.GVA (Gun Violence America) reported 971 cases…
Carpenter named Director of Curriculum
PAW PAW – As the new director of curriculum and instruction for Paw Paw Public Schools, Susanne Carpenter brings over 30 years of experience in public education. She has served as a su-perintendent, elementary principal, instructional specialist, teacher and adjunct…
Paw Paw Public School Superintendent Davison named Paw Paw Lions Club “Lion of the Year”
PAW PAW – On Wednesday, June 18, Paw Paw Public Schools Superintendent Jeremy Davison received two prestigious awards for outstanding service to the Paw Paw Lions Club and the local community.The “Lion of the Year” award is a distinguished honor…
Lawton sets millage rate, equal to last year
LAWTON – Following an earlier public hearing with no public comment, the Lawton Village Council on June 10 approved a motion to establish the 2025 millage rates. The millage rate is equal to last year’s millage rate (16.9322 mills), due…
Two vehicle “violent collision” claims life of area resident
Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Response handled a two vehicle PIA (personal injury accident) in Antwerp Township. “It was found that a vehicle exiting a parking lot pulled out in front of a vehicle that was approaching, hence causing…
Life as Performance Art
The most popular male vocal duet in 1930s England was Flanagan and Allen. Their songs were light, filled with a bit of syncopation, close harmony and left audiences smiling with a renewed sense of hope.Among their big hits was “Underneath…
Mike’s Musings: Okay with bunker busters if they don’t lead us to war
Dropping bunker buster bombs in Iran last week will go down in history as one of the best military operations ever. Our planes went to and left undetected after dropping the world’s biggest bombs in an effort to destroy Iran’s…
Grass Lake wins state softball championship with exciting wins
By Jeff Steers Contributing writer Longtime Grass Lake High School softball coach Roger Cook said he has had more talented teams. But none as cohesive as the 2025 teams. That cohesive unit won a pair of tough games last weekend…
Cass Street prioritized for federal road funding in Albion
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer Albion’s Small Urban Task Force met on June 18 at City Hall to determine how to allocate $385,000 in federal transportation funding for the 2026 construction season. Participants included representatives from the City of Albion,…
