Life as Performance Art
I recall straight news; newscasters survived only if they were deemed trustworthy and reliable es. That’s why we loved Walter Cronkite plus the pair Chet Huntley and David Brinkley.Even Paul Harvey billed his daily radio show as news and commentary.“All…
Memorial Day observed in SH with parade, cemetery program
The Memorial Day commemoration began with the traditional parade through downtown South Haven and ending at the Lakeview cemetery with a program organized by American Legion “Edward W. Thompson” Post 49.The Grand Marshall was Army Veteran Sergeant Major Albert Anthony,…
Mike’s Musings: Rules to live by
I often seek out thought provoking words of wisdom on the internet. Just last week I came across this (by anonymous) and thought I would share it with you. It might not mean much to those that are in their…
Mayor Brown issues proclamation to two major contributors
By James Windell A husband-and-wife team known for their leadership and influence in elevating South Haven’s profile beyond the region and contributing to its recognition as a place of lasting value, opportunity, and pride, were honored with proclamations by Mayor…
Council makes appointments to board and commissions
By James Windell One of the responsibilities of South Haven’s Mayor Annie Brown is to nominate people to boards and commissions where there is a vacancy. Once nominations have been made it is up to the City Council to confirm…
Councilman, audience member brawl at Hartford council meeting
By Elizabeth FersztContributing Writer The May 18th meeting of the Hartford City Council didn’t go as planned — on the agenda were several mundane items such as City Hall being closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25; a Notice to…
Ladies Auxiliary members pay tribute in Lawrence
Members of the Lawrence American Legion Hess-Eastman Post 174 LadiesAuxiliary are shown Monday night, May 25, at Hill Cemetery, during a luminary service that featured over 1,200 luminaries that were lit in honor of Lawrence area men and women who…
Hamre guest speaks at Paw Paw ceremony
Paul Hamre was guest speaker at the Paw Paw Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at Maple City Veterans Park. Members of the Paw Paw High School Marching Band, the Paw Paw Amer-ican Legion McGowan-Johnson Post 68, and Paw Paw Veterans…
Over 1,200 luminaries lit at Lawrence Memorial Day night ceremony
On Memorial Day night, the community of Lawrence held a Memorial Day night luminary service that featured over 1,200 luminaries, with the name of a Lawrence service man or woman on each one, were lit at the conclusion of the…
Life as Performance Art
Memorial Day Monday, May 25 this year, is nigh upon us. Don’t mistake it for the Fourth of July, when our nation’s 250th birthday will deservedly be feted later in 2026, or Veterans Day Nov. 11 each year.Memorial Day began…
New water tower flag can be seen for miles
The American flag waves in the breeze atop South Haven’s new water tower on Blue Star Highway. The flag can be seen for miles. It is very fitting as our nation observes Memorial Day this Monday.
South Haven improves to 23-7
By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — South Haven’s softball team fell to 23-7 overall on May 16 with a 9-2 loss to Kalamazoo Christian.Madi Duda had two hits for the Rams while Raegan Hahn and Mia Holtmann both had RBIs.Addison…
Mike’s Musings: On this Memorial Day
Editor’s Note: I thought I would use my space to sometimes contributor, Jeffrey Brasie. As a Vietnam veteran, he offers a movie, book and TV show that honor best those that served. By: Jeffrey D. Brasie, M.A,This coming Monday, May…
South Haven hires new city clerk Brittany Abrams
By James Windell The City of South Haven has a new City Clerk after the City Council approved the hiring of Brittany Abrams at the May 18, 2026, regular meeting.The City has been operating without a City Clerk since April…
Senior actors find a home at Readers Theater
By James Windell Sherry Saenz loves being an actor.“What I enjoy most about being in plays is the ability to step into someone else’s story and to help bring that story to life,” says the South Haven resident. “Mainly, I…
South Haven City Council approves Master Plan
By James Windell The City of South Haven’s Master Plan is the city’s long‑range blueprint for how it should grow, develop, and invest over the next five to 20 years.Not only is it a blueprint, but it also serves as…
Area towns to hold Memorial Day services
LAWRENCELawrence will hold a Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m., Monday, May 25, with a service to follow at Lawrence Village Park. Over 1,000 luminaries, representing Lawrence area military veterans, will be on display at Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, at approximately…
Veterans’ monuments undergo restoration at Lawton cemetery
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernew4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – What began as a project last fall to restore tombstones of service veterans buried in a Lawton cemetery, doing it out of the goodness of her heart to help out, continued last Saturday and…
Deputies honored for lifesaving efforts
On May 12, 2026, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Erickson, Deputy Cody Bingaman, K-9 Charlie, and Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Larry Weers were honored during the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners meeting for their actions…
Paw Paw High School Class of 2026 Academic Elite announced
Paw Paw Public Schools recently announced the Class of 2026 Academic Elite students. Shown in the front row, from left, Caitlyn Crafts, Isabella McReynolds, Kassidy Derhammer, Emily Roy, Kate Rentschler, Aili Shaughnessy, and Ava Klimczak; in the second row, from…
