Nationwide “Hands Off” protest held April 5 in Paw Paw

Nationwide “Hands Off” protest held April 5 in Paw Paw

Editorial Staff Apr 9, 2025 3 min read

PAW PAW – More than 250 people joined in the nationwide mass mobilization protest Saturday morning at the Maple Lake Amphitheatre, Paw Paw. The event included speakers, music, food, and a protest march through the downtown.The guest speaker was Justin…

Illinois man drowns in Paw Paw River, Lawrence

Illinois man drowns in Paw Paw River, Lawrence

Editorial Staff Apr 9, 2025 1 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWRENCE – A 48-year-old Illinois man drowned Thursday afternoon, April 3, in the Paw Paw River, in the Village of Lawrence, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff…

Mattawan Lions Club and Mattawan MBA to host Easter events

Editorial Staff Apr 9, 2025 1 min read

MATTAWAN – The Mattawan Lions Club and Mattawan Business Association will host a Community Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Antwerp Activity Center, 24821 Front Ave., Mattawan.The all-ages community carnival…

Paw Paw to hold Community Easter Egg Hunt

Editorial Staff Apr 9, 2025 1 min read

PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m., at Kid’s Paradise Playground 200 S. Liberty St., Paw Paw. The free event is for children up to 12 years old.…

Ox Roast & Homecoming Comm. To Sponsor Lawrence Easter Egg Hunt

Editorial Staff Apr 9, 2025 1 min read

LAWRENCE – The Lawrence Ox Roast & Homecoming Committee will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m. in the Lawrence Village Park.Age group times will be: 0 to 3 at 11 a.m.; ages 4 to 6…

Firefighters control fire that threatened two businesses

Firefighters control fire that threatened two businesses

Editorial Staff Apr 9, 2025 1 min read

Firefighters quickly controlled a fire that threatened two businesses on the city’s north side on Saturday night.South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded to a report of smoke in the North Side Memories convenience store, 112 Dyckman Ave., at 8:30…

South Haven solar project moving forward

South Haven solar project moving forward

Editorial Staff Apr 9, 2025 4 min read

By James Windell At the last South Haven City Council meeting, the council approved a resolution and an agreement ensuring that the South Haven Solar Project will move forward toward implementation.Resolution 2025-12, a resolution approving participation by South Haven Affordable…

Mayor Brown issues proclamation for Vietnam vets

Mayor Brown issues proclamation for Vietnam vets

Editorial Staff Apr 9, 2025 3 min read

By James Windell Mayor Annie Brown was only 13 years old when the Vietnam War ended, but she can still remember hearing gunshots in her neighborhood signaling the ending of this most unpopular war. Even though she was a young…

Weather buoy makes way to deep waters

Weather buoy makes way to deep waters

Editorial Staff Apr 9, 2025 1 min read

By Tom Renner The weather buoy, a Lake Michigan staple off South Haven’s coast for more than a decade, completed its journey from shore to deep waters on Friday.The buoy is owned and maintained by LimnoTech of Ann Arbor in…

The She-Roes of Marshall Opportunity High School

The She-Roes of Marshall Opportunity High School

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 2 min read

By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer In recognition of women’s history month, Marshall Opportunity High School honored several “She-Roes” of the greater Albion community at an assembly last Wednesday in the school’s library. Master of Ceremonies Joseph Morton introduced each honoree…

Barreling through mid-Michigan Sunday Destructive Storms hit Albion area

Barreling through mid-Michigan Sunday Destructive Storms hit Albion area

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 4 min read

By Sylvia Benavidez On Sunday winds picked up by 4 p.m. in the area with heavy rain and small hail following. The rain and gusts of wind rose and fell until 8 p.m. with the National Weather Service reporting gusts…

Congressman intervenes in Akeos’ dispute in Mexico

Congressman intervenes in Akeos’ dispute in Mexico

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 5 min read

By Ken Wyatt As the first week of April draws to a close, Paul and Christy Akeo remain in a maximum security prison near Cancun, Mexico. That’s the bad news. There was some good news this week, however. A Michigan…

Constantine softball sweeps Brandywine

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 1 min read

CONSTANTINE — Constantine’s softball team brought out the bats to their doubleheader Wednesday, March 26 against Niles Brandywine, defeating the Bobcats 19-2 and 18-8.In the first game, Anndee Evans went 4-for-4 with three singles, a double, and two RBI. Jozee Buglione…

TR girls’ soccer draws with Olivet

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 1 min read

OLIVET — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team traveled to Olivet on Wednesday, March 26, ending the match in a 3-3 draw to move their record to 0-1-1 on the young season.Natalie McGahan had two goals on the evening, including a…

“Out and About” Rehab, April Fools, and interesting stuff

“Out and About” Rehab, April Fools, and interesting stuff

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 3 min read

I have finally completed my first week of Cardio Rehab. I was a bit anxious about this experience, because I wasn’t sure what to expect. For those who have spent time in Cardio Rehab, I hope you don’t get bored…

Sunday storm damages homes, businesses in St. Joseph County

Sunday storm damages homes, businesses in St. Joseph County

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 5 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A powerful thunderstorm rolled through St. Joseph County Sunday evening, causing numerous power outages, downed trees, and property damage in spots around the county.According to the National Weather Service, there was “widespread”…

Breen named new superintendent at Constantine schools

Breen named new superintendent at Constantine schools

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 2 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Constantine Public Schools has a new superintendent at the helm, and it’s one that’s very familiar with the district already.In a press release Thursday, the district announced that current Interim Superintendent Patrick Breen would…

Sunday storm damages homes, businesses in St. Joseph County

Sunday storm damages homes, businesses in St. Joseph County

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 3 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A powerful thunderstorm rolled through St. Joseph County Sunday evening, causing numerous power outages, downed trees, and property damage in spots around the county.According to the National Weather Service, there was “widespread”…

Demonstration held in Sturgis to protest Trump administration policies

Demonstration held in Sturgis to protest Trump administration policies

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 1 min read

By Dennis Volkert A demonstration was held Saturday near the intersection of U.S. 12 and Centerville Road in Sturgis, protesting recent policies that are unfolding during the early phase of Donald Trump’s second administration.Kay Davis and Dianne Gorsuch, among the…

May I Walk with You? Open Our Eyes

May I Walk with You? Open Our Eyes

Editorial Staff Apr 4, 2025 3 min read

When it comes do doing great and wonderful things for God, we often think of becoming a minister or priest or going to a foreign land. How wonderful it would be to travel to a distant land bringing the Good…