Mike’s Musings: Legislators, lobbyists married to one another is a conflict of interest

Mike’s Musings: Legislators, lobbyists married to one another is a conflict of interest

Editorial Staff Jul 9, 2025 3 min read

I was sent an article from the Lansing City Pulse written by Kyle Melinn, that claims there are four state legislators that are married to lobbyists.As Melinn says “that means in four households, one person works for the state to…

Mayor and city council candidates will appear at forum

Editorial Staff Jul 9, 2025 4 min read

James Windell One thing is certain about South Haven Mayor Annie Brown, who was elected in 2023. She loves her job as mayor.“I love being mayor,” she says. “I love the people. And I like politics – because politics means…

Garden Walk scheduled for July 12

Garden Walk scheduled for July 12

Editorial Staff Jul 9, 2025 3 min read

By James Windell The South Haven Garden Club wants to lead you down the garden path. But that’s a good thing.You can walk down the garden path on July 12, 2025 for the 27th Annual Garden Walk. The themed trip…

Wanted fugitive taken into custody after pipe bomb standoff

Wanted fugitive taken into custody after pipe bomb standoff

Editorial Staff Jul 9, 2025 3 min read

On Monday, July 7, Morgan Scott Parish, 58, was arraigned in 7th District Court, Paw Paw, before Honorable Judge McKay. Parish was formally charged with 18 criminal counts, including terrorism, multiple counts of assault with intent to murder, explosive-related offenses, and assaulting/resisting…

Lawton’s Summerfest to make return July 12

Lawton’s Summerfest to make return July 12

Editorial Staff Jul 9, 2025 3 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – Following a year’s absence due to downtown road construction and improvements, the Lawton Summerfest will return July 12, according to event organizers.Highlights of the day will include a parade and fireworks at dusk.From 2…

70th annual Van Buren Youth Fair set for July 14-19

Editorial Staff Jul 9, 2025 3 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com HARTFORD – A free grandstand with paid gate admission returns for a second year at the 70th annual Van Buren Youth Fair, which will get underway July 14-19, for its weeklong run.Nightly grandstand features include:Monday, July…

Boss to face second-degree murder charges

Editorial Staff Jul 9, 2025 1 min read

A 56-year-old man is facing multiple felonies, including second-degree murder, after hitting and killing a baby with his truck.Terry Lee Boss was arraigned Thursday on charges of Second-Degree Murder, Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death and Reckless Driving Causing Death in…

HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK

Editorial Staff Jul 3, 2025 4 min read

By Frank Passic ALBION 100 YEARS AGO—JULY 1925             We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” July 1, 1925: “On Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock the boulder which has been placed in Victory Park by the members…

SAPS presents Cross Ages Mentoring Program leadership awards at Marshall School Board Meeting

SAPS presents Cross Ages Mentoring Program leadership awards at Marshall School Board Meeting

Editorial Staff Jul 3, 2025 2 min read

By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer At Monday’s Marshall School Board meeting, Andrea Armstrong, president of Substance Abuse Prevention Services gave a special awards presentation. The awards were presented on behalf of SAPS’ Across Ages Mentoring Program and Dr. Harry J.…

Art Under the Albion Tower adds music, more food, new artists

Art Under the Albion Tower adds music, more food, new artists

Editorial Staff Jul 3, 2025 4 min read

By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer While the western parts of Calhoun County were caught under a downpour Friday, the people enjoying Art Under the Albion Tower at Crowell Park on northern Superior St. were listening to great music, line dancing,…

South Haven 4th parade on Friday, 11 am

South Haven 4th parade on Friday, 11 am

Editorial Staff Jul 3, 2025 1 min read

The annual 4th of July Parade through downtown South Haven begins at 11:00 am on Friday, July 4, 2025. Featuring bands, decorated cars, and plenty of American flags, the parade will start at South Haven High School and follow Kalamazoo…

Three vye for mayor in SH election

Editorial Staff Jul 3, 2025 2 min read

This year is an election year in South Haven and voters in the city will elect a mayor as well as city council members.The elections of all city officers are held on a non-partisan basis. The General City Election is…

Lawton’s Summerfest to make return July 12

Editorial Staff Jul 3, 2025 3 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – Following a year’s absence due to downtown road construction and improvements, the Lawton Summerfest will return July 12, according to event organizers.Highlights of the day will include a parade and fireworks at dusk.From 2…

70th annual Van Buren Youth Fair set for July 14th-19th

Editorial Staff Jul 3, 2025 3 min read

HARTFORD – A free grandstand with paid gate admission returns for a second year at the 70th annual Van Buren Youth Fair, which will get underway July 14-19, for its weeklong run.Nightly grandstand features include:Monday, July 14, 6 p.m. – Farm…

Constantine baseball earns All-District honors

Editorial Staff Jul 3, 2025 2 min read

CONSTANTINE — A few Constantine baseball standouts recently received All-District honors for their performances during the season.First baseman Cooper McDonald, infielder Jack Larink, catcher Brody Godfrey and outfielder Austin Forrester were the recipients of the All-District awards for the 2025…

TR girls’ soccer earns Academic All-State

Editorial Staff Jul 3, 2025 1 min read

THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers girls’ soccer team, as well as five individual players, were recently named Academic All-State in Division 3 by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association.The team as a whole made the list for having…

By Mike Wilcox
Owner/Publisher

Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.

It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us what would make their Christmas a little brighter. The idea was to connect local families in need with local people who wanted to help. Over the years, it’s grown into something truly special—and this year, we’re doing it again.