Life as Performance Art
I caught the warning in a rural newspaper that now we are moving into planting season, watch out for slow-moving farm vehicles as they go from field to field or barn to field.Good point to keep in mind now through…
Mike’s Musings: Release the Epstein files now
For some reason, the Trump administration, i.e. Attorney General Pam Bondi is slow walking the release of the Epstein files. If I remember correctly, it was a campaign promise to release them asap, and it’s now been 130 days, and…
Flags placed in Lakeview Cemetery to honor veterans
By James Windell On May 6, 2025, members from the South Haven Public Works office, Corwell Health, Baird Financial Services, and the American Legion Post # 49 met at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven.Their mission was to place flags and…
South Haven City Council approves prosecuting attorney
By James Windell On the agenda for the last South Haven City Council meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, was the selection of a Prosecuting Attorney for the City.Mark A. Manning has been South Haven’s prosecuting attorney for many years,…
Students help plant salmon fingerlings in Black River
South Haven Rotarians joined fourth and fifth graders from North Shore elementary school in planting salmon fingerlings in the Black River on Wednesday, May 7.The planting was the culmination of an annual project. The life of the fish started as spawned…
City Council approves public hearing budget
James Windell A public hearing on the proposed budget for the City of South Haven for the 2025-2026 fiscal year will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025.The South Haven City Council approved the public hearing at its regular meeting…
Upgrades made at Paw Paw Waste and Recycling Center
PAW PAW – Paw Paw Township, along with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) made some big changes with upgrades over the last year at the Paw Paw Waste and Recycling Center, 38016 W. Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw.Paw Paw…
Paz is Mattawan’s first ever to win award
Alejandra Tienda Paz, a senior at Mattawan High School, became the district’s first ever recipient of the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy. She earned the prestigious recognition for her proficiency in both English and Spanish and will receive a special seal…
Paw Paw High School mural sparks mental health conversations
PAW PAW – At Paw Paw High School, Art Teacher Sarah Bentley and English Teacher Sean Kubik, along with their students, are collaborating with visiting artist, Marlo Broughton, to create an artistic outdoor mural that celebrates the community and encourages…
Gold Star Mothers to host military suicide awareness walk-a-thon
PAW PAW – American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. (AGSM) will host its third Military Suicide Awareness Walk-A-Thon, Sunday, May 18. Registration begins at noon with the walk at 1 p.m. The walk starts and ends in the Maple City Veterans…
Pope Leo XIV attended seminary in Laketown Township
By Jim HaydenCorrespondent The new Pope attended classes at the St. Augustine Seminary in Laketown Township, the site of what is now the Felt Mansion and Shore Acres Park.Robert F. Provost, 69, who is now known as Pope Leo XIV,…
JPS names Jeremy Patterson as new superintendent
Jeremy Patterson has been chosen as the next Jackson Public Schools superintendent. The district has been looking to fill the position since Superintendent Jeff Beal announced his resignation earlier this year. The choice between Patterson, who has been the assistant…
Two local librarians and public raise concerns over impact on library services under current federal cuts
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Walk into the Albion or Marshall District Libraries and take a good look around their main rooms. The shelves are filled with all kinds of books and yet due to budget constraints, space etc., the…
City receives federal grant for east side street construction
Efforts to repair local streets are getting a big boost thanks to funding from the federal government. A $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will be used for the East Side Commercial Corridor Improvement Project, which will…
Retiring Albion College faculty honored at graduation
Albion College retiring faculty Jon Hooks, Emmanuel Yewah, and Perry Myers were honored during the college’s May 3rd commencement ceremony. All three were rewarded emeritus status by the faculty. Albion College President Wayne Webster noted that the three honorees have…
Baseball Roundup Mendon no-hits Burr Oak
BURR OAK — The Mendon boys baseball team visited Burr Oak Tuesday afternoon, and behind the no-hit pitching of a trio of Hornets, returned home with the 14-0 win. Brayden Crites, Cam Bingaman and Mike Curiel combined for 12 strikeouts in the…
Soccer RoundupThree Rivers wins over Sturgis, Dowagiac; ties with Paw Paw
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team notched a 2-0 win Monday against Sturgis at home.Scoring for the Wildcats were Paige McDonald and Natalie McGahan, with Bekah Beachey recording a shutout. Tori Thorbjornsen assisted on both goals.On Friday, May…
Out and About: Colors of spring, Real ID, and travel essentials
“Your success and happiness lies in you.” -Helen KellerWelcome to the month of May. The April showers definitely did bring May flowers. If you have left the house and ventured out to the countryside, you can surely see the colors…
TRHS seniors honored on Rotary Honors Night
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — An annual celebration of local graduating seniors by a local service club took place last week.On Thursday, May 1, the Three Rivers Rotary held its annual Rotary Honors Night ceremony at the Three…
Three shot, injured in ‘chaotic’ Harvey House shooting
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Four people were injured in a shooting that took place at the Harvey House bar in Constantine Saturday.According to the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, police were called to the bar at 11:53 p.m., where three…
