82-year-old Martha Menefield of Valley, Alabama was handcuffed and driven to jail last week for failing to pay her Waste Management trash bill for three months- June, July and August.I did a quick reread when this was sent to me last week because I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. An 82-year-old woman? Jailed for Read More…
One afternoon about this time of year, as my sister walked past his woodworking shop, Mr. Ness stuck his head out the door and called for us to come inside. In his thick Norwegian accent, he told us that a letter for us from Santa had mistakenly been delivered to his shop. He solemnly handed it to us, pointing Read More…
Kenneth Eugene Walden, 86, of Lawton, passed away Nov. 18, 2022, at Rose Arbor Residence, Kalamazoo. Ken was born July 12, 1936, in Calvin Township, MI, son to the late Clarence and Elvira (Lawson) Walden.Ken was a longtime staple in the Lawton and Paw Paw communities. He was a dedicated member and past commander of Read More…
The 38th Annual Paw Paw Community Thanksgiving Dinner was held Thursday, Nov. 24, at Freshwater Community Church, 600 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw. This year’s event is supported by local churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals in this generous community. The free meal was available in two different options – delivery or take out. “The team Read More…
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority will host “Christmas in the Village,” with the lighting Friday night, Dec. 2, of the Village Christmas Tree located in front of the Carnegie, 129 S. Kalamazoo St., and continue Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. with the Children’s Christmas Parade.The parade will line up on Read More…
HL Mencken was an old school newspaper man who wrote for the Baltimore Herald – fedora, cigar, allegedly a bottle of something in the top drawer of his desk, and magnificently sarcastic and acerbic. Much to everyone’s surprise, he also played in a wind quartet which they thought was completely out of character. Over the decades, Read More…
It’s that time of year when our email and post box is flooded with Christmas Wishes. Our annual program, partially funded by local businesses fulfills the wishes of dozens of families in need of food, transportation, shelter and holiday gifts for children.This year is particularly difficult for many families. Because of inflation, the price of Read More…
Area snowfall from last week’s pre-Thanksgiving winter snowstorm saw approximately 28 inches of snow reported in Gobles, and more than 20 inches recorded in Paw Paw during the four-day storm that closed many area schools on Friday. By Monday, Nov. 21, the storm had passed, and blue skies returned to the area. However, Mother Nature Read More…
Born March 20, 1963 and passed away suddenly on November 7, 2022. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She would do anything to help anyone and was always there for her children and grandchildren. Spending time with her family was her enjoyment. She also loved dogs and listening to music. Beth leaves Read More…
With much sadness, the family of Rebecca Steele announces her passing on Nov. 15, 2022, at The Vineyard, in Texas Corners, Kalamazoo. Rebecca was diagnosed with glioblastoma in May 2021, which she fought diligently since. During this time, she took the opportunity to draft some of her own obituary:“How could I pass up the opportunity Read More…