Life as Performance Art
During that brief splat of warm weather earlier this month, I noticed a neighbor had accessorized several trees with small metal buckets, covered with a piece of metal, just underneath a metal tube attached to the tree.I knew from experience…
Paw Paw girls win soccer opener
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — The Paw Paw Lady Wolves started the 2026 soccer season last week, facing Hartford at home and won 5-0.Leah Graves jumped out to a quick start scoring the first goal. Victoria Lopez scored a…
Bangor baseball eyes 20-win season
By John RaffelCorrespondent BANGOR — Coach:Nick Cox is leading a Bangor baseball team which had a 17-19 record and started off the season at 4-0.“Julian Pullins was the only senior we lost last year,” Cox said. “We will miss his…
Memorial garden and fountain proposed to City Council
By James Windell A conceptual plan for a memorial garden and fountain in front of the City Hall was proposed to the South Haven City Hall.According to Tom Renner, the idea originated with SHOUT for South Haven as a downtown…
South Haven City Clerk resigns
By James Windell In December, 2024, Mayor Annie honored South Haven’s City Clerk, Megan Kiker, with a proclamation for her “exceptional dedication and tireless work during the 2024 election season, ensuring the integrity and success of the electoral process.”Throughout her…
Committee of the Whole discusses funding for lifeguard program
By James Windell Who starts a program without figuring out how to pay for it?That was a question raised by more than one South Haven resident after the City Council approved starting a lifeguard program and the announcement that a…
Paw Paw Schools receive $2500 donation from Family Fare
To help celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Paw Paw Family Fare on Saturday, students from Paw Paw Early Elementary designed a beautiful banner and participated in the ribbon-cutting. On behalf of PPPS, Superintendent Jeremy Davison also accepted a generous…
PPMS principal retiring
After serving 16 years as principal at Paw Paw Middle School, Jerry McDaniel will be retiring later this year.“I am leaving Paw Paw after 16 years as principal at the middle school,” said McDaniel. “This will be my last year as…
Paw Paw Township Board approves tools for new fire truck
PAW PAW – At the Monday, March 9, Paw Paw Township Board meeting, board members approved a request from the Paw Paw fire chief for needed tools for a new fire truck.Paw Paw Fire Department Fire Chief Kyle Richardson submitted…
Eagle Court of Honor for 3 Held at Lawrence
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWRENCE – Marking the 100th anniversary year of Lawrence Boy Scout Troop 197, an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for three of its members at the Lawrence United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 22.The…
Mike’s Musings: Scrap Current System if we can’t figure out how to pay TSA agents
This logjam that has TSA agents not being paid is absurd. We are now going on week 5 and those providing security at the nation’s airports- our TSA agents haven’t been paid. That’s because they are beholden on Congress to…
Life as Performance Art
Sometime in the 1970s my late wife Pat was hired to run an elder artists program for the City of Chicago. Her job was to recruit senior citizens to design and make art to be sold in places like Carson…
Mattawan cheerleaders issue team awards
By John Raffel Mattawan cheer coach Nicole Plumb has announced her 2025-26 team awards.Positive Mental Attitude: Marissa Rutledge,Best Energy: Teagan Cassada.Most Inspiring: Annie Headaphol.True Loyalty: Makena Watson and Ashley Smith.Most Valuable Player Round 1: Ashley Smith.Most Valuable Player Round 2:…
United Christian Services (UCS) fundraiser surpasses $45,000
PAW PAW – United Christian Services held its fifth annual themed “Cups of Compassion” Thursday, March 12, at 600 E. Michigan Ave. The sold-out event gave those who attended an opportunity to choose a hand painted cup, enjoy a catered…
Maritime Museum looking for sailors
By James Windell Ever wonder what it would be like to be part of the crew on a tall ship?Could you see yourself sailing out on Lake Michigan every day this summer? Using terms like braces, sheets, and halyards and…
Waves sweep 57-year-old off of South Haven pier
A 57-year-old man reported to be from out-of-state escaped with his life when waves swept him off the Lake Michigan south pier in South Haven on Friday evening.South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) and South Haven Police Department responded to…
South Haven hires Beach Safety Manager and Chief Lifeguard
By James Windell When the South Haven City Council voted to move forward to create a lifeguard program that would begin by Memorial Day, 2026, it was clear that in order to actually have lifeguards on duty this summer a…
Stein retires from South Haven Memorial Library Board
By James Windell When Jean Stein thinks about her 33 years on the South Haven Memorial Library Board, she can’t help but reminisce about how the library has been through rough times.“We’re in really good shape now,” Stein says as…
Village of Paw Paw pays tribute to its volunteers
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – A Volunteer Recognition Night was held Tuesday, March 10, at St. Julian Winery’s Apollo Banquet Hall, where the Village of Paw Paw paid tribute to volunteers who had served on boards, commissions or…
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient visits Paw Paw Middle School
In an all-school assembly on Tuesday, March 10, students at Paw Paw Middle School had the rare opportunity to hear a message from Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, James C. McCloughan. Born and raised in Van Buren County, Specialist Five…
