Mike’s Musings: Government shutdown can be averted- takes politicians to act instead of grandstand
Another week has passed, and much of our federal government remains shuttered. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are either furloughed or working without pay. National parks are closed, small business loans are on hold, and millions of Americans are…
Life as Performance Art
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, we observe Veterans Day. It is a “fixed” holiday, like Independence Day on July 4. These days do not move to the nearest Monday so we can have a long weekend; they are too important to…
Gobles ends outstanding football season
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — In the first round of the MHSAA football playoffs, the Gobles Tigers (7-3) put up a fierce fight in a 72–62 loss against Climax-Scotts, showcasing a dominant rushing attack and balanced offense.Steven Juarez led the…
Soccer team state runnerup, loses to Country Day in finals
By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — It was a dream season for the South Haven Rams boys soccer team but ended up one win short.The Rams played at Grand Ledge’s Boyne Mountain complex on Saturday in the Division 3 title…
Copping to receive Governor’s Service Award
By James Windell South Haven has long recognized that Bob Copping is a gem of a citizen. Soon the rest of the state of Michigan will understand why he is regarded as a truly outstanding individual.On November 12, 2025, at…
Lake Arvesta to hold national championships in 2026
By James Windell Dawn Hinz says it didn’t take much persuading to convince Lake Arvesta Farms owner Brian DeBest to agree to host a triathlon last summer.However, the unqualified success of the triathlon, which attracted more than 300 athletes to…
“Fall in the Courthouse Celebration” brings community together
The third annual “Fall in the Courthouse Celebration” was held Friday, Oct. 31, at the Van Buren County Courthouse, 212 E. Paw Paw St., Paw Paw. It featured an afternoon filled with seasonal fun, community connection, and fall spirit. The…
Lawton Village Council honors Norm and Karen Carlson
The Village of Lawton recently approved a resolution declaring Oct. 12 as Norm and Karen Carlson Day in the Village of Lawton. The two were honored for all that they do for the local community, and for being consistent supporters…
Area Veterans Day services planned
The Lawton American Legion Waters-Hackenberg Post 220, will hold a Veterans Day service, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Lawton American Legion building, 404 N. Main St., Lawton.The Lawrence American Legion Hess Eastman Post 174 will hold a…
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Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started…
Lawton woman accused of embezzling over $50k from school
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – A Lawton woman, a former employee of Lawton Community School, was arraigned Oct. 24, in 7th District Court, Paw Paw, on a charge of embezzlement over $50,000, but less than $100,000, according to a…
Life as Performance Art
I have a niche genre of movies that make me happy. The basic plot is the main character sees others around him or her living in the shadowlands, takes action, faces challenges and drama, then the magic happens.One of the…
Paw Paw football to play Three Rivers in playoffs
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw’s football team ended the regular season with a 42-6 victory over Vicksburg on Friday and will be playing Three Rivers in the district semifinals this Friday night.Paw Paw is 6-3 and has…
Mike’s Musings: Lawmakers shouldn’t receive pay during shutdown
One of the consequences of a government shutdown should be that those legislators responsible for the shutdown should not receive their regular pay. In my mind they are just as much part of the government as the hundreds of thousand…
Council seats up for grabs on Tuesday
By James Windell Although Dave Flack is running unopposed in Ward 3 in the City of South Haven, the City Council races in Wards 1 and 2 are contested.In Ward 1, Eddie Polk and Lisa Krupiarz are running against each…
One suspect in car break-ins apprehended
By James Windell Although Michigan has seen a notable surge in car break-ins over the past couple of months, very few such crimes have been reported in South Haven.In the Metro Detroit area, police are investigating a string of coordinated…
Area towns set Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours
The Village of Lawrence will hold Halloween trick-or-treat hours and Trunk-or-Treat in the Lawrence Village Park on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.The Village of Lawton will hold Halloween trick-or-treat hours on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to…
Third Annual Fall in the Courthouse Celebration to be held Friday, Oct. 31
PAW PAW – The third annual “Fall in the Courthouse Celebration” will be held Friday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 5 p.m.at the Van Buren County Courthouse, 212 E. Paw Paw St., here.It will feature an afternoon filled with seasonal…
Maple Lake Pedestrian Bridge scheduled for completion next month
The Village of Paw Paw reported on Monday Oct. 27, that the Maple Island pedestrian bridge replacement project should be completed by Nov. 21, following a short delay at the start of the project to reposition support pilings. In addition…
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