Wendzel, Nilson face off for state rep
Pauline Wendzel Matt Nilson By Paul GarrodStaff Writer State Representative Pauline Wendzel will face Republican challenger Matt Nilson in the Aug. 2 Primary election for the 39th District State Rep. seat. The winner of that race will then meet Democratic…
Stolen purse at Walmart leads police on high speed chase
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – A 14-year-old male from Kalamazoo faces numerous charges after he was involved in a stolen purse robbery at the Paw Paw Walmart, then led authorities on a high speed chase through Lawrence and…
Four arrested in dispensary break-ins
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – The break-ins of three area dispensaries, and a vehicle pursuit with speeds reaching over 100 mph, led to the arrest, Thursday, July 7, near Paw Paw, of four Battle Creek men, who now…
Parade, car show highlight Lawton Summerfest
The 2022 Lawton Summerfest was greeted with sunny skies, warm temperatures, and a throng of festivalgoers on Saturday, July 9. The daylong event saw over 100 vehicles take part in the car show, with vehicles parked downtown on Main Street.…
Mike’s Musings: America at a Critical Crossroads
Editors Note: I wrote this one year ago, and now find it more relevant than it was when it was written.I’m growing more and more concerned that our republic will struggle to maintain its standing as a leader in this…
Life as Performance Art
It was just after we returned from watching the Independence Day parade here in Saugatuck that our phone rang. It was Pat’s oldest son, telling us that he and his wife were safe. At first, we were confused by their message,…
Nancy Lou Siskaninetz
Nancy Lou (Donovan) Siskaninetz passed away June 30, 2022 at the Rose Arbor Residence in Kalamazoo. She was born June 30. 1942, in Bangor to Rex and Lillian (Briggs) Donovan.She was a graduate of Lawrence High School in 1960. Nancy…
Youth Fair to be held July 18-23
Sheep will be exhibited as well as other farm animals. HARTFORD – Final preparations are being made for the 67th annual Van Buren Youth Fair, which will get underway July 18-23, for its weeklong run.Nightly grandstand features include:Monday, July 18,…
Classic cars, music to headline Paw Paw Days
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – The annual Paw Paw Days and Classic Car and Truck Show will be held Saturday, July 23, in downtown Paw Paw, featuring a ribbon cutting to officially mark the completion of the village’s…
BOC to allow retired sheriff personnel to buy firearms
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – Van Buren County Commissioners on June 28, approved a request from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office that would allow Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office deputies or command officers, upon full retirement, to…
Life as Performance Art
For several years I was an adjunct college history instructor. On the first day of class, after the initial introductions and small talk, I would always ask for a show of hands from those who truly liked history. If I was…
We can’t ignore Fentanyl any longer
Made in China, transported by Mexico, fentanyl has risen to the top of the opioid chain as the leading cause of drug deaths in America. Unfortunately our leaders seem to be consumed with other situations, ie Covid and war, so…
Obituary: Harvey Junior Hop
Harvey Junior Hop, 95, of Paw Paw, formerly of Holland, MI, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Grand Pines Assisted Living, Grand Haven, MI. He was born March 14, 1927, in Holland, the son of James Hop and Laura…
Lawrence shows off new pavilion
The Lawrence Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) recently funded the construction of a new 30-by-40-foot pavilion in the Village of Lawrence Park. Lawrence DDA Chairperson Dale Griber said original DDA plans called for a new bandstand to be constructed. However, further…
Royalty chosen for Youth Fair
The 2022 Van Buren Youth Fair royalty were named Sunday, June 26, at the Van Buren Youth fairgrounds, Hartford. This year’s royalty includes from left, Duke – Blake Saidla, of Lawton, a member of the Porter Busy Fingers; Duchess –…
Tour new fire department on July 7
Construction on the new Paw Paw Fire Department building on Gremps Street can be seen in photo above. On Thursday, July 7, the fire department will hold a beam signing and tour of the building, 832 S. Gremps St., from…
Lawton Summerfest set for July 9
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer Lawton – Lawton Summerfest 2022 will be held July 9, in downtown Lawton with a full lineup of activities, concluding with a fireworks show at dusk. Main Street will be closed from 6 a.m. to midnight.…
Mike’s Musings: Lincoln never gave up, prevailed
By Mike WilcoxPublisherPerseverance is one of the most important quality traits. Too many of us give up at the slightest resistance and fail to accomplish our goals in life.One of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, is an example of persevering…
Life as Performance Art
By G.C. StoppelNow and then a painting of three men at a writing table comes across my computer screen. They are working together on a document; more papers are beneath the table. They are John Adams, Ben Franklin and Thomas…
Make every day count
We all need to spend today and the rest of our lives more wisely. With inflation at a 40-year high, we are all having to spend our hard-earned paychecks with care. Life is the same. We have less life today…
