Mike’s Musings: Measles comeback? Stop the hysteria
I keep receiving emails from public health officials about the threat of measles. Just like a week ago, I read a release that announced two cases of measles had been diagnosed in Michigan. I had thought measles were a thing…
Life as Performance Art
I keep hearing rumors about the Administration selling off the U.S. Post Of-fice as another cost-cutting measure. Maybe it is true; maybe not; maybe the idea is being floated to see what our reaction will be.I think it is goofy…
Mattawan baseball team splits
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN —- Mattawan’s varsity baseball team played this past Saturday at Novi vs Walled Lake Central and Novi. Mattawan tied WLC 7-7 and lost to Novi 2-0.In Game 1 vs WLC:Jake Vrba led the offense with two…
Nationwide “Hands Off” protest held April 5 in Paw Paw
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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…
South Haven sweeps Berrien Springs
By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — South Havens softball team won games handily on March 26 over Berrien Springs 14-0 and 15-0.In the first game South had four runs in the first, six in the second one int he third…
New youth librarian has big shoes to fill
By James Windell Jen LaRowe has no illusions about becoming the new Youth Librarian at the South Haven Memorial Library.She admits that following Gail Patterson-Gladney, who retired recently after nearly 25 years as the Youth Librarian, is not going to…
Vietnam veteran finally feels welcomed home
By James Windell After two tours in Vietnam and being shot more than seven times, Albert Anthony was not welcomed home when he returned more than 50 years ago.Maybe that’s one reason Anthony, a South Haven resident, stayed in the…
Comedy show, art auction to benefit We Care
By James Windell For the second year in a row, We Care Community Resource Center is bringing in a comedian to headline a fundraiser. But in addition to comedy, the event on Friday, April 11, 2025 will also feature an…
Rain and high windstorm pounds area
Paul Garrod, Staff WriterJordan Wilcox, Assistant Publisher On Sunday night, March 30, a fast-moving storm brought high winds and heavy rain to southwestern Michigan.In Paw Paw, a portion of the St. Julian Winery roof was blown off, causing damage. The…
SUV and Amish buggy crash claims life of young girl
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWRENCE – An eight-year-old girl was killed early Wednesday morning, March 26, in Lawrence Township when the Amish horse and buggy she was a passenger in, was rear-ended by a vehicle, according to a press release…
Suspect in custody in Hartford shooting
Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Response and detectives from the CID Unit handled a shooting/homicide in the City of Hartford. “I cannot go into details being it’s an open pending case with the suspect in custody. I can disclose an…
Mike’s Musings: Nuclear energy is back
With all the talk about solar and windmill energy and how they will power our country in the future, we hear very little about nuclear plants that are being recommissioned.Nuclear power is considered by many to be the most efficient,…
