Mike’s Musings: Congressional net worth keeps riding and nothing is being done about it
For years, the public has watched members of Congress enter office with modest wealth and leave as millionaires. Lately there has been a lot of talk about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s net worth soaring from o to $30,000,000 while holding office…
Life as Performance Art
On the whole, Wendell (not his real name) was a nice guy. He had good morals, was kind to his family and neighbors, worked hard, had tremendous brain power and many other admirable qualities.We were on a couple college faculty…
South Haven ice skating rink to close March 2 for rebuild
School kids took advantage of Monday’s Presidents’ Day holiday break to enjoy South Haven’s ice rink albeit a bit sloppy due to temperatures in the 50s.City officials have announced the rink will close for the season on March 2nd to allow for…
Hotel Nichols recognized as Historic Place
By James Windell Scott Whiteford has spent years restoring the historic Hotel Nichols in downtown South Haven.After purchasing the 100-year-old hotel in 2017, he continued working his regular daytime job and then went directly to the hotel to work at…
The 25th Island Sit to raise funds for WE Care
By James Windell In the beginning it was the Bridge Sit taking place on the Dyckman Bridge.“The winds coming down the Black River were terrible,” recalls Erika Morrison, Executive Director of WE Care I.N.C. “Then Paul Layendecker suggested we move…
Paw Paw Hardware Business Sold Again
Jason Deibler-Love, owner of Warner Supply Hardware, 136 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, announced on Monday that the hardware business has been sold to Jerry and Rachel Mandigo, of Paw Paw. Deibler-Love, who will retain ownership of the buildings, had…
Two pets perish in Paw Paw fire
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Fire Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of S. LaGrave Street, here, at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, for a report of a mobile home on fire with animals inside, according…
Mattawan Consolidated School files motion to dismiss lawsuit
MATTAWAN – Mattawan Consolidated School has requested a federal court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by a former bus driver last year.A 34-page response was recently drafted in response to a lawsuit claiming religious discrimination after the driver, Sarah Robinson, was…
Paw Paw Township Board pays tribute to former Planning Commission member
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Township Board, at the beginning of its meeting Feb. 9, held a moment of silence for former Paw Paw Planning Commission member Randall Peat, who died earlier that day.Paw Paw…
Paw Paw wrestling season ends
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw lost 64-17 to Richland Gull Lake in district semifinal wrestling action on Feb. 12.There were three winners for Paw Paw.Aaron Quiles (285) won by forfeit. Gunner Gales (190) won 19-2 over John…
Out and About: Fun facts, Valentine’s Day, and women
“America – it is a fabulous country, the only fabulous country; it is the only place where miracles not only happen, but where they happen all the time.” -Thomas WolfeDid You Know?
Mattawan ski team continues to succeed
By John Raffel Coach Jennifer Roethlisberger’a Mattawan/Paw Paw Ski Team had a conference meet on at Timber Ridge.“This was a makeup race from the race two weeks ago that had to be called off due to poor snow conditions,” Roethlisberger…
Paw Paw wrestlers enjoy place finishes
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw’s wrestling team had some Wolverine Conference varsity placers from Saturday’s meet.Kholby Armijo was 165-pound Wolverine Conference champion with Team all-conference honors. Kameron Armijo was fourth placeGunner Gale was also fourth place.Victor Armijo…
Mike’s Musings: Why the U.S. Needs Voter ID
Few issues in American politics spark as much debate as election integrity. Yet beneath all the noise, there lies a straightforward truth: in a system built on trust, legitimacy, and the belief that every eligible vote counts, we should embrace…
Take precautions to avoid a trip to the ER – stay off ice
By James Windell The extreme winter conditions we have experienced in South Haven this winter has made walking outside dicey – to say the least.However, with popular beaches in South Haven ice shelves have formed which attract people to take…
Former Mattawan School bus driver sues school district
MATTAWAN – A former Mattawan school bus driver is suing the Mattawan Consolidated School District, alleging that she was wrongfully terminated after passing out holiday candy bags to students on her school bus, some of which contained religious messages.A 12-page complaint was filed…
Paw Paw Village Council approves Culver’s site plan
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Village Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 5, for two public hearings – a site plan review for Culver’s restaurant, which has proposed building on County Road 665, near the Shell…
Doroh elected BOC chairman
Kurt Doroh, left, was recently elected the new Van Buren County Commissioner chairman, while Paul Schincariol, was elected vice chair.
Chief of Police gives praise to his officers following area’s recent harsh weather conditions
By Paul GarrodStaff writernew4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – In a memo to the Paw Paw Village Council at its Monday night Feb. 9 village council meeting, Paw Paw Chief of Police Eric Rottman conveyed to the council “the excellent work your…
Life as Performance Art
The other morning my favorite online news service reported that medicos have more or less concluded that drinking coffee is good for one’s health. It’s all the enzymes and nutrients that made a favorable impression on the researchers.For coffee drinkers,…
