Life as Performance Art
On Saturday the thirteen of this month, Pat and I were out along the lakeshore for beautiful evening at Ox-Bow School of the Arts. There is not cell phone service there, so we missed hearing the news of the…
Mike’s Musings: One would never imagine an assassination attempt, a president resigning in one week
What a week for the history books. First a former president, now the leading candidate for president, survived an assassination attempt, then his opponent, the current president announced he would no longer be running for a second term.I’m still confused…
Obituary: RAYBORN, Willard “Will” Of Breedsville
Age 72, passed away in his sleep on July 21, 2024. Will was born May 8, 1952 in Greenville, AL the son of Beder and Mary (Walker) Rayborn. He retired from Knouse Foods as a forklift driver and was able…
Lawton running back eager for college career
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON –Kal Motter was a talented three-sport athlete in track, basketball and football at Lawton.Football was his best sport and Motter will be going to Hope College as a running back.His strengths as a running back, Motter…
Fireworks end busy day at Youth Fair
Fireworks were held Friday night, July 19, at the Van Buren Youth Fair in Hartford Friday night. In the photo above, an inflatable alien staged at a vendor’s tent is shown in the foreground, while fireworks burst in the background.Courier-Leader…
Demolition Derby highlights grandstand events at fair
TNT Demolition Derby attracted a large crowd as part of Thursday night’s free grandstand entertainment at the Van Buren Youth Fair.Photo courtesy/John Garrod
Butler sets new auction record price for sheep in Youth Fair’s livestock auction
HARTFORD – A new auction price for sheep was set at this year’s Van Buren Youth Fair Large Livestock Auction. Anya Butler shattered the record with the sale of her 130-pound ewe lamb when she received $60 per pound from…
Paw Paw Village Planning Commission addresses concert issues at Warner Vineyards
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – A standing room only crowd voiced compliments and concerns Thursday, July 18, about recent concerts at Warner Vineyards during the Paw Paw Village Planning Commission meeting held at the Paw Paw Township Hall.…
Obituary: Carolyn “Joyce” Sage
Carolyn “Joyce” Sage, passed away peacefully at Bronson Commons, Mattawan, July 6, 2024. Joyce’s family is extremely grateful to the staff at Bronson Commons and Centrica Care Navigators Hospice for the care they provided to her during her final weeks.Born…
Obituary: Thomas Arthur Janecke
Thomas Arthur Janecke passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on December 14, 1947, in Mason, MI, Tom was the beloved son of Arthur and Marie (Heiber) Janecke. He grew up on the family…
Mike’s Musings: Tone down political Rhetric demand answers from ss
Like many of you I was in shock when I heard there was an assassination attempt on former president Trump’s life while he was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. It had been 43 years since the barbaric act of…
Life as Performance Art
Another “Old” in the grocery checkout lane ahead of me asked the clerk, “Is this the airport?”“What do you mean?” she asked, baffled.“I’d expect to pay this much for a bottle of water there, but not here,” he said.She rolled…
Paw Paw’s football summer has been busy
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Paw Paw football coach Dennis Strey and his Red Wolves have less than a month to go before the practice season officially kicks off on Aug. 12. But there’s still work to be done.“We’ve…
Two Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers honored
Shown from left, 911 Director Tim McGee, Dispatcher Alison Dean, and Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott. Shown from left, 911 Director Tim McGee, Dispatcher Brooke Smith, and Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott. PAW PAW – On Wednesday, July…
Lawrence Public Schools announces new superintendent
Williamson succeeds Gretchen Gendron, who is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service to the district. LAWRENCE -The Lawrence Public Schools Board of Education has announced the appointment of Ryan Williamson as the new superintendent of schools, effective Aug. 1,…
Paw Paw Days 2024 – The Fabulous 50s set for July 26-28
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce is putting the finishing touches on Paw Paw Days 2024 – The Fabulous 50s, set for the weekend of July 26-28. The traditional Classic Car & Truck Show and Marketplace…
Lawrence names new director of athletics and dean of students
Noah Wiswary LAWRENCE – Lawrence Public Schools has named Noah Wiswary as the district’s new director of athletics and dean of students, according to a press release from the school district.A graduate of Olivet College, Wiswary achieved a bachelor’s degree…
Life as Performance Art
In many ways, Jimmy Carter was a good President. He was decent, honest, free from personal scandals, and along with his wife, Rosalind, set the example of a good long-term marriage. A good man, but it turned out he…
Obituary: Kirk David Schonwald
Screenshot Kirk David Schonwald of Paw Paw, Michigan, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, died on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. He was 65 years old. Throughout his life, Kirk was a spontaneous explorer who was…
Obituary: Amerigo Marcelletti Jr.
Amerigo Marcelletti Jr. of Lawton Died on Friday, June 28, 2024, following complications from surgery. Born July 1, 1957, Amerigo graduated from Lawrence High School in 1975, and briefly worked in real estate before pursuing a career in law enforcement.…
