Life as a Performance Art
Mother may not have orig-inated the concept of Cancel Culture half a century ago, but when the occasion called for it she was aces. She did it quietly and judiciously.One time John Birch Socie-ty representative turned up at our door,…
Planes crash kills Lawton, Wayland area men
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer SOUTH HAVEN – An airplane reported missing late Tuesday night, Aug. 2, was found early Wednesday morning Aug. 3, near the South Haven Regional Airport, from which it had taken off the day before. Both occupants,…
Paw Paw man accused of setting fire to Planned Parenthood
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced on Thursday, Aug. 4, that his office filed a criminal complaint charging Joshua Brereton, 25, of Paw Paw, with setting fire to a Planned Parenthood building in Kalamazoo, according to a…
Mike’s Musings: Big Oil… Soaking our Savings
Those of us who use more than a tank of gas on a weekly basis, have felt the doubling of gas prices in our pocketbook. What use to be a $40 fill-up is now $80 and if you own a…
Obituary: Richard Ambs
Richard Ambs began his journey in life on March 26, 1944. He was raised by a beloved aunt and uncle, Clarence and Margaret Harter, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his sister, Jacqueline.Richard leaves a wife,…
Paw Paw Days brings crowds to downtown
This year’s Paw Paw Days officially celebrated the completion of the Michigan Avenue Streetscape project with a ribbon cutting ceremony, held Saturday, July 23. Mary Lou Hartwell Paw Paw DDA Chairperson, said, “The Downtown Development Authority is proud to be…
Traffic stop leads to numerous drug, weapons charges
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer WAVERLY TOWNSHIP – A Gobles area woman and Lawrence area man face numerous drug and weapon charges, following a traffic stop in Waverly Township, Friday, July 22, according to a press release from the Van Buren…
Fugitives arrested at Waverly Twp address
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer WAVERLY TWP. – Two people wanted by authorities, one for a parole violation and the other, felony larceny, were arrested early Monday morning, July 25, in Waverly Township, according to a press release from the Van…
Life as a Performance Art
The toll road around Chicago had ground into a slow-moving parking lot, and my favorite uncle and I were caught in the middle of it. I was bored and restless, much as any youngster would be. Going to the railroad…
$40 billion without oversight? I think not
There is a different side to the Ukraine story than we’ve been told. Corruption has run rampant through the Ukrainian government ever since it gained independence from the former Soviet Union. One watchdog name Ukraine the second most corrupt nation…
Obituary: William Arthur Minshall
William Arthur Minshall (Bill) of Hartford passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He enjoyed over 94 years of a full, active life. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Cornelia Minshall (nee Hurlbut),…
Obituary: John Anthony Sala
John Anthony Sala, 77, of Paw Paw, formerly of Justice, IL, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, July 11, 2022, in Kalamazoo at Ascension Borgess Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born…
Obituary: Anna Marcelletti
Anna Marcelletti, 95, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, in Holland, MI. Anna was born Nov. 13, 1926, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Nick Karony and Anna (Comiak) Karony.Anna was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary…
Mary Jean Utter
Mary Jean Utter, 75, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Cass County Medical Care Facility. Mary was born March 7, 1947, in Watervliet, the daughter of Charles and Jean (Markillie) Sill, both of whom precede her in…
Mike’s Musings: Airline travel woes, flying is frustrating
Editor’s Note: My friend wrote the following commentary about his experience flying to Florida. We have all been warned that flying is becoming more and more dicey. Personally, I fly back in forth monthly from Florida to Michigan, and luckily,…
Life as Performance Art
A retired parish priest told me he always prayed no one would pass away on Christ-mas Eve or Day. He didn’t want family or friends to connect the most joyous day of the year with a loved one’s death.Perhaps we…
On the ballot
Lawrence Township Voters asked to approve road millage increase Voters in Lawrence Township will be asked Aug. 2 to approve an increase of up to 2.0 mills ($2 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the township for four years (2022,…
Two challenge incumbent for senate
Incumbent Aric Nesbitt, Kaleb Hudson and Austin Kreutz are running in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 20 on Aug. 2.Nesbitt grew up on the six-generation family farm in West Michigan, paid his way through college, earned an…
Wendzel, Nilson face off for state rep
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 Challenger Jared Polonowski in…
