Parks Commission approves donation of beach wheelchairs
By James Windell Over two million people visit South Haven every year. And most of those visitors come to South Haven during the summer months, attracted by the sandy beaches and the blue waters of Lake Michigan.But an estimated 6…
Masonic Lodge makes donation for child safety
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Paw Paw-Lawton Masonic Lodge No. 25 presented a check for $1,060 to Child Safety of America, Inc. The donation was made during the monthly meeting of the lodge. Funds provided by the organization were made possible…
PPPS welcomes new Later Elementary principal
Paw Paw Public Schools recently welcomed Carolyn Murray as its new Paw Paw Later Elementary principal. She succeeds former Paw Paw LES Principal Jeremy Davison, who was recently named as the district’s new superintendent.Before joining PPPS, Murray served as principal…
Ceremony held for Lawton Hall of Fame inductees
On Feb. 14, Lawton Community Schools held a ceremony for the 2024-25 Lawton BlueDevil Hall of Fame inductees. Named to this year’s Hall of Fame induction class areJanine and Troy Johnson (shown second from left and center) – Outstanding dedication…
Three inducted in to Paw Paw Hall of Fame
This year’s inductees to the Paw Paw Hall of Fame include from left, Michael Roy, Erik Laskovy (accepted on behalf of his mother, Diane Peter and Roy’s daughter, Kellin Laskovy), and Perry Richardson. The three were inducted in ceremonies held…
Man faces charges after vehicle travels off roadway with two small children inside
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com KEELER TWP. – A Pullman area man faces charges of OWI and child endangerment after his vehicle, with two small children inside, traveled off the roadway in Keeler Township. He alleg-edly passed out, with the children…
Lawrence girls defeat Bloomingdale
By John RaffelCorrespondent It was Lawrence, 39, Bloomingdale 21 in girls basketball action on Monday.Junior Carolina Mancera had 19 points while sophomore Colleen McCaw has 14 points.Lawrence lost on Feb. 14 to Decatur 35-30.Hailey Camp had 13 points for Lawrence.On…
Obituary: Kathleen Mulrenin Soard
Kathleen Mulrenin Soard passed away on January 23, 2025, in Carthage, TN. She was born on May 26,1953, in Paw Paw, MI, to Charles and Louise Mulrenin, as the fourth of eventually seven children. Kathy grew up in Paw Paw,…
Obituary: William Owen Marks
William Owen Marks07/26/1941 – 01/15/2”25Bill passed after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Hazzard Marks.He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Jean Marks, a sister Joanne. Two sisters, Beverly Jean…
Life as Performance Art
In December I wrote our list of Christmas cards was shrinking each year. Often this was because a friend had passed away. Our card would come back with a yellow USPS sticker saying it was undeliverable and the person’s address…
Mike’s Musings: State mandated minimum wage increases will damage small business
You gotta feel for small businesses. Not only are their pricing and services under attack by big box stores and internet giants from here and China, they must weave through a ton of regulations placed on them by the government.The…
Tom Renner honored by South Haven council
By James Windell A decades-long resident of South Haven was presented with a proclamation from Mayor Annie Brown at the South Haven City Council meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025.The proclamation read at the council meeting noted that Tom Renner…
South Haven City Council approves extension of STR moratorium
By James Windell Despite threats of a lawsuit and other consequences, the South Haven City Council at their regular meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025, passed a resolution pertaining to Short Term Rentals (STR).Resolution 2025—09 proposed an additional six-month extension…
Alcohol use resolutions approved by council
By James Windell A resolution to permit the serving and consumption of alcohol at events at the South Haven Center for the Arts was approved by the South Haven City Council at their regular bimonthly meeting on February 3, 2025.In…
Paw Paw cemetery damaged by vandals
The Paw Paw Police Department took report Jan. 31 of destruction that had occurred at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Paw Paw. Paw Paw Chief of Police Eric Rottman said it is unknown when the damage occurred and there are currently no…
Lawton council continues discussion on special police millage or assessment
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – At the Jan. 28, Lawton Village Council meeting, council members continued discussion on whether to pursue a special police millage or police special assessment.Lawton Village Council President Josh Appleby brought up discussion about a…
Three to be inducted into Paw Paw Hall Of Fame
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.comil.com PAW PAW – This year’s inductees to the Paw Paw Hall of Fame include Eric Laskovy, Perry Richardson, and Michael Roy. The trio will be inducted in ceremonies to be held Feb. 14, at ap-proximately 7:15…
Lawrence girls defeat Eau Claire
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE — Lawrence enjoyed a 60-14 win over Eau Claire on Monday.Senior Hailey Camp had 21 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks for Lawrence.Senior Brooklyn Remelts had 12 points while sophomore Colleen McCaw had 11 points.On Feb.…
Vicksburg girls’ undefeated season comes to end in close loss to Paw Paw
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — When the two consensus best girls’ basketball teams in the Wolverine Conference, Vicksburg and Paw Paw, square off, fans expect it to be a tight game that goes right down to the wire.Like the…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers sweeps week
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team got two key wins this past week, defeating Edwardsburg Friday at home 55-49, and winning Tuesday against Dowagiac 52-36.Against Edwardsburg, Dani Glass dropped 29 points along with six rebounds and five steals…
