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Trinity Lutheran girls undefeated

Trinity Lutheran girls undefeated

Editorial StaffMar 29, 20231 min read

The Paw Paw Trinity Lutheran girls’ basketball team went undefeated this year at 6 -0. “The girls worked countless hours learning drills and plays. They put their time and commitment…

Obituary: Joseph  Barry Mathews

Obituary: Joseph  Barry Mathews

Editorial StaffMar 29, 20232 min read

Joseph  Barry Mathews • May 13, 1949 – March 11, 2023With great sadness we announce that on March 11, 2023, Joseph B. Mathews, 73, of Lawton Michigan, left this earthly…

Obituary: Joan Louise Szotek

Obituary: Joan Louise Szotek

Editorial StaffMar 29, 20231 min read

Joan Louise Szotek, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023, at her home. She was born Aug. 17, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John Kawka…

Area residents address MPSC in Lansing on Consumers Energy’s proposed high voltage transmission line

Area residents address MPSC in Lansing on Consumers Energy’s proposed high voltage transmission line

Editorial StaffMar 29, 20232 min read

LANSING – On Friday, March 24, a group of Van Buren County residents traveled to Lansing to attend a Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) meeting and voice their concerns regarding…

NRC eyes Palisades nuclear plant

NRC eyes Palisades nuclear plant

Editorial StaffMar 29, 20232 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has started what is expected to be a year long evaluation of plans to re-open the Palisades nuclear plant,…

Fugitive apprehended in Bloomingdale

Fugitive apprehended in Bloomingdale

Editorial StaffMar 29, 20232 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer BLOOMINGDALE – A wanted fugitive was apprehended Thursday, March 23, in the Village of Bloomingdale, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s…

Easter egg hunts and other activities planned by area towns

Easter egg hunts and other activities planned by area towns

Editorial StaffMar 29, 20232 min read

Many area towns will hold Easter Egg Hunts and other activities. Among the events include:Saturday, April 1, Meet the Easter Bunny – Elks Lodge, 405-1/2 Phoenix, South Haven, noon.Saturday, April…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffMar 29, 20237 min read

     A few years back I was starting to look for a new car.  I pulled into a dealership that had some makes and models that caught my eye and had a…

Mike’s Musings: I’ve been a fool, how about you?

Mike’s Musings: I’ve been a fool, how about you?

Editorial StaffMar 29, 20233 min read

Editor’s Note: Because I’ve been laid up in a hospitalthe last couple of days (broke my hip) I pulled this oldy but goody columnfrom the vault. BY MIKE WILCOXPUBLISHER Saturday…

Obituary: Alfred Carlisle

Obituary: Alfred Carlisle

Editorial StaffMar 22, 20231 min read

Carlisle, Alfred Of Mattawan Age 91, died on March 14, 2023. Al was born January 27, 1932 in Kalamazoo to Carroll and Doris Carlisle who precede him in death. Al…

Obituary: Allan Hassler

Obituary: Allan Hassler

Editorial StaffMar 22, 20232 min read

Allan Hassler, 71, of Paw Paw, MI passed away at home with his family by his side Friday, March 17 from an aggressive cancer. His last words, “I love you”,…

Obituary: Gregory Zaucha

Obituary: Gregory Zaucha

Editorial StaffMar 22, 20234 min read

Born in the Windy City, Gregory Zaucha lived an accomplished life that revolved around his family, friends and his career. He was neat, organized and thorough in everything he did.Greg…

Almena board opposes Consumers Energy proposed high voltage line

Almena board opposes Consumers Energy proposed high voltage line

Editorial StaffMar 22, 20233 min read

Wednesday night, March 15, following nearly 25 minutes of public comment, with most of it dealing with Consumer Energy’s proposed “Crandall High Voltage Transmission Line,” the Almena Township Board approved…

Antwerp Twp. also voices concern about high voltage line

Antwerp Twp. also voices concern about high voltage line

Editorial StaffMar 22, 20233 min read

The Portman Preserve, located in Antwerp and Almena townships, “offers 189 acres of high-quality prairie fen, wetland, savanna and woodland habitats, and has three lakes, a creek, and hundreds of…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffMar 22, 20237 min read

   I knew there had been a radical shift in the universe the day I was walking down the street and three women were coming in my direction. They were not…

Mattawan hockey celebrates regional championship

Mattawan hockey celebrates regional championship

Editorial StaffMar 15, 20233 min read

by Ben MurphySports Writer Back on March 1 the Mattawan hockey team had plenty of reason to celebrate. The Wildcats defeated Portage Northern 6-2 in a Division 2 regional championship…

Obituary: Bonnie Louise Covell

Obituary: Bonnie Louise Covell

Editorial StaffMar 15, 20232 min read

We regretfully announce the passing of Bonnie Louise Covell, 79,  of Grand Junction, Michigan.Bonnie went Home on March 6th, 2023, due to natural causes.Bonnie was born to Melvin and Doris…

Obituary: Stefan Andrew Tokarchick

Obituary: Stefan Andrew Tokarchick

Editorial StaffMar 15, 20232 min read

Stefan Andrew Tokarchick, 54, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at Rose Arbor Residence, Kalamazoo. He was born Dec. 18, 1968, in Kalamazoo, the son of William…

I-94 traffic stop yields state’s largest fentanyl seizure

I-94 traffic stop yields state’s largest fentanyl seizure

Editorial StaffMar 15, 20232 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW TWP. – Troopers assigned to Michigan State Police (MSP) Fifth District Hometown Security Team (HST) initiated a routine traffic stop around 9:40 a.m., Tuesday,…

Obituary: Kathryn Arlene Asenbauer

Obituary: Kathryn Arlene Asenbauer

Editorial StaffMar 15, 20232 min read

Kathryn Arlene Asenbauer, 88, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Rose Arbor Residence, Kalamazoo. She was born April 2, 1934, in Concord, Michigan, the daughter of Wells…