Obituary: Glenn Lee Abshagen
Glenn Lee Abshagen, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 24, 2024. Glenn was born on July 2, 1950, in Paw Paw, Michigan, to Henry and Margaret (Mihelich) Abshagen.He grew up in Decatur,…
Obituary: James Russell Boothby
James Russell Boothby, age 68 of Gobles, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Wings of Hope hospice home in Allegan. He was born on July 19, 1956, in Paw Paw, MI, to the late Gordon and Kay (Weekes)…
Life as Performance Art
I had my first brush with censorship in junior high school when I wanted to read Chinese Communist Chairman Mao Tse Tung’s “Little Red Book.” Everyone was talking about it and a few politicians wanted it banned from the United…
Mike’s Musings: Recalling a grassfire that I started, and praising those that rescue us
I missed Fire Prevention Week by a month, but I do want to send a shout out to the brave firefighters in this country.I have never had a fire burn down my house (fortunately) but I did have a grass…
Executive Director of Michigan Maritime Museum resigns
James Windell The Executive Director of the Michigan Maritime Museum will resign from her position on September 30, 2025, according to an announcement from the Museum Board of Directors.Patti Montgomery Reinert has served for 15 years as Executive Director of…
Occupants escape as fire engulfs house
A South Haven Township residence was heavily damaged by a fire on Thursday morning.SHAES responded at 8:45 a.m. to the property on 73rd Street near 6th Avenue.Heavy flames were reported coming from the residence upon arrival. The flames spread to…
South Haven approves four-year agreement with SHAES
By James Windell During the November 4, 2024 City Council Meeting, a new agreement was reached with South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES).Approved unanimously by the City Council, the four-year agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2024.SHAES, a joint fire…
Paw Paw Middle School holds breakfast for veterans
On Veterans Day, Paw Paw Middle School paid tribute to area veterans with a Veterans Day Breakfast as nearly 30 veterans representing all military branches were honored. Students were proud to show off their special veterans in a schoolwide parade.…
Kimberly Hinkley, Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds declares first presidential early voting a success
by Sylvia Benavidez The first presidential early election since the law passed in 2022 brought new voters, entire families, and more couples to the polls. In an interview the day before the Tuesday election, Kimberly Hinkley, Calhoun County Clerk and…
High speed chase ends with Jackson police officer shot and suspect dead;
Citizens warned to look out for pipe bombs – call 911 if discovered A police chase that began in Lenawee County Wednesday night and ended in the City of Jackson resulted in an officer shot and the suspect dead. During…
Looking Out: Say it right
by Jim Whitehouse Something just occurred to me. Back in my youth, I was on a track team. I was a shot putter. I put the shot. I practiced putting the shot. Later, I took up golf, which swallowed me…
Veterans Day: A small-town’s service and sacrifice
By Ken Wyatt Writer’s note: I’m a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era, though my service overseas was in South Korea in 1970-71. I’m also a Hoosier by birth, but since 2012 I’ve been a resident of Swains Lake…
Tuesday’s large voter turnout results in tanking both MPS Bond proposals, bringing in two new City of Albion council members, and ushering in new Marshall mayor
By Sylvia Benavidez The Calhoun County Election results showed that voters once again declined funding improvements to the Marshall Public Schools buildings and equipment for area children. The request for funds on the Nov 5 ballot was broken into two…
Cross Country State Finals for AR Nov 8 2024
Bidwell Second at MHSAA D-2 Cross Country Final (Marshall): Marshall High School runner Jack Bidwell (520) is just behind T.J Hansen of Freeland during the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state cross country finals at Michigan International Speedway.…
Obituary: Wrilla Mae (Harris) Allen
Wrilla Mae (Harris) Allen was born on Oct. 22, 1940, to Tine and Arvilla Harris in Greenville, Alabama. Wrilla was an amazing and joyful woman of faith, a devoted member of Grace Temple Church of God in Christ, where she…
Obituary: William “Bill” E. Lazarus
William “Bill” E. Lazarus, 84, of Homer, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Born on June 7, 1940, in Albion, Michigan, Bill was the son of Milo and Clara (Wagner) Lazarus. He married the…
Obituary: Betty Lou Deranek
Betty Lou Deranek age 85 of Concord, Michigan passed away at her home on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. She was born March 20, 1939, in Bridgewater Twp., Ohio, one of 10 children born to Dennis and Nellie (Waterston) Bible Sr.…
Sturgis swim/dive defeats Coldwater
STURGIS — The Sturgis swim team hit the pool against Coldwater on Tuesday, and came away with the win, 97-64.The 200-meter medley relay saw Sturgis take first place, with Hannah Garbine, Kenzy Triezenberg, Ainsley Gump and Ava Albarran swimming to…
Out and About: Patriotic celebrations, Thanksgiving, and volunteering
“One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, One Nation evermore!” -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.A SECRET TO A LASTING RELATIONSHIPA real lasting relationship requires a lot of tolerance. You have to accept that the other person is not perfect. Disappointments,…
