Obituary: Glennie Collins Wilson
Glennie Collins Wilson, 105, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo.She was born Oct. 9, 1919, in Dowagiac, MI, the daughter of Frank Lyle Brookfield and Nettie Eldora (Pecher) Brookfield.Glennie worked for…
Obituary: Lois (Carnell) Jewell
Lois (Carnell) Jewell, affectionately known as “Mother Jewell”, 103 years old, was called home and transitioned to be with the Lord on Friday December 20, 2024, at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven, Michigan. Lois was born…
Chamber of Commerce announces new Executive Director
By James Windell The South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce will have a new Executive Director after Kathy Wagaman has led the agency for the past 13 years.Beginning March 1, 2025, Brandy Key, who has been the Community Liaison for…
Riverwoods Project close to being purchased
By James Windell On February 18, 2025, Scott Reinert, South Haven Area Recreation Authority (SHARA) Recreation Administrator, updated the SHARA Board on the Riverwoods site purchase.Riverwoods is a site owned by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Located adjacent to…
City Council sends new STR ordinance to Planning Commission
By James Windell The South Haven City Council voted to send a revised Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance to the Planning Commission.While this was welcome news to some factions, it was met with something less than enthusiasm by others.The revised STR…
Student art displayed at South Haven Center for Arts
Voices Made Visual, Middle and High School Art Exhibition held its opening reception at the South Haven Center for the Arts on Friday, February 28, from 5-7pm. Artists, family, friends, and com-munity members were all invited to celebrate with refreshments,…
Chili Walk brings crowd to downtown Paw Paw
The third annual Paw Paw Chili Walk was held Saturday, Feb. 22, in downtown Paw Paw. Nearly 30 businesses and organizations took part in the event that attracted large crowds during the event, held from noon to 4 p.m. The…
Groundbreaking set for first Mattawan Consolidated School Construction Bond Project Stadium Work, Phase 1
MATTAWAN – Mattawan Consolidated School has announced the first groundbreaking ceremony for the district’s inaugural construction project under the $110 million School Construction Bond. The event will take place March 10, at 6 p.m. at the stadium and will officially…
Occupant found dead in Lawton house fire
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred Friday, February 21, at approximately 7:08 a.m., in the 29000…
Egg supply and costs affect area businesses and consumers
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Are we in an egg crisis? Recent news stories online have made it seem like we may be having an egg shortage, egg price inflation, and/or egg supply chain issues. The Morning Star looked into…
Looking Out: Big tippers
by Jim Whitehouse “I need to send an antique teapot to my sister,” says Lyle Pratt, setting his coffee cup on the table next to his dirty breakfast plate. “Why?” I say, handing my own breakfast plate to Matilda, our…
Boys Basketball
Lape sets school record; Warriors win Cascades basketball crown Brayden Lape became the all-time leading scorer for Grass Lake and the Warriors won its first Cascades Conference title since 1971. So, it was a good week for the Warriors. Lape…
City of Albion moves forward on water project, residents will see slight rate increase
By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer At Monday’s council meeting council approved Ordinance # 2025-02 providing for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds. These bonds will pay for the improvements and extensions to the water supply system of the city.…
Jeremy Barnett will be acting Jackson County undersheriff
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Jackson County Sheriff, Gary Schuette said in an interview earlier this week that Lt. Jeremy Barnett will replace outgoing Undersheriff, Christopher A. Simpson, who left the office to become Chief of Police for the City…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup Sturgis win streak improves with wins over Eddies, Niles
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team lost three games this past week as they near the end of the regular season.On Friday, Feb. 14, the Wildcats lost to Paw Paw on the road 62-40. The visitors were outscored…
Obituary: June Ann Dailey
June Ann Dailey, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10th, 2025, at Birch Meadows Senior Care.Born on June 17th, 1930, in Sherman Township, to Robert and Velda (Adams) Willemin, June grew up with strong family values and a love…
Obituary: Ray S. Yoder
Ray S. Yoder, 88, of Sturgis peacefully crossed the bar on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater at 11:00 A.M. Internment…
Obituary: James Michael Meadows
James Michael Meadows, 44, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by his loving family.He was born Oct. 29, 1980 in Three Rivers, the son of Mary Christina (Weaver)…
Out and About: Life partners, cleaning, and walking
When we lose our “Life-Partner”, we will experience an amount of grief we had probably never experienced. My father passed away fourteen years before my mother. Several years after my father died, I asked my mom how she dealt with…
Boundary Commission denies Lowry petition for land annexation
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LANSING — The State of Michigan gave a victory to Lockport Township Wednesday in a land debate that has lasted for nearly two years.In a 4-1 vote, the State Boundary Commission voted to deny a petition…
