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Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20247 min read

     After I wrote the Faces in the Crowd piece on teaching penmanship in school, my mind drifted  slightly sideways toward learning how to print in the first and second grade, and then cursive writing a year later.  That class…

Mike’s Musings: Problems galore, but Congress takes six weeks off

Mike’s Musings: Problems galore, but Congress takes six weeks off

Editorial StaffSep 11, 20243 min read

Welcome back Congress, I hope you enjoyed your six-week vacation. That’s right while two wars commanding our attention, an economy that is not well, and a border that is actually borderless, our elected leaders took six weeks off.Of course they…

Obituary: Casimer “Casey” Sigmund Ziemba

Obituary: Casimer “Casey” Sigmund Ziemba

Editorial StaffSep 11, 20243 min read

Casimer “Casey” Sigmund Ziemba, 81, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.  Casey came into this world on March 5, 1943, at Cook County Hospital, Chicago. He was the son of Frank Ziemba…

Fire Districts served by Almena Township receive ARPA funds

Fire Districts served by Almena Township receive ARPA funds

Editorial StaffSep 11, 20243 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ALMENA TWP. – A total of $48,250 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds recently received by Almena Township will be used for different projects by the three different fire districts, Paw Paw Firefighters Association, Mattawan…

Paw Paw tennis ties Sturgis

Editorial StaffSep 11, 20241 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Sturgis and Paw Paw tied other in boys tennis action last week
Singles:
No. 1 – George Ebert, Sturgis def. Terrance Fisher, Paw Paw, 6-0 , 6-2 
No. 2 – Wyatt Miller, Sturgis def. Jalen Cole,…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20247 min read

    Dr Lucy Pollock just published a new book:  The Golden Rule:  Lessons in Living from a Doctor of Ageing, Perhaps the most important of her rules is the most basic, “Do not work in a nursing home if you cannot…

Mike’s Musings: Stories that tickle your funny bone

Mike’s Musings: Stories that tickle your funny bone

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20243 min read

Once in a while, when I have no other topic that peeks my interest, I like to scan stories I find interesting in other media. Here’s what my latest look see from stories I found to be odd, but interesting.Headline-…

Gobles volleyball coach happy with start

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – The Gobles varsity volleyball team is off to a great start this season according to coach Renee Rambadt.Their team of 10 consists of: seniors Elizabeth Woodard, Sasha Doll, Emma Schugars; Juniors – Kylee Killeen, Ellie…

The Pure Michigan Trail Town Challenge in South Haven

The Pure Michigan Trail Town Challenge in South Haven

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

By Donald Talonen As the leaves begin to change and the crisp air of fall approaches, there’s no better time to set out on an adventure that celebrates the beauty of Michigan. South Haven offers more than just a beautiful…

41st annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show by the Michigan Flywheelers Museum

41st annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show by the Michigan Flywheelers Museum

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

By Donald Talonen The 41st annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show, hosted by the Michigan Flywheelers Museum, will occur from September 5th to September 8th, 2024. As one of the largest events of its kind in Michigan, this show offers…

South Haven hires new Assistant City Manager

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20243 min read

By Donald Talonen On August 28, the City of South Haven announced that Michael Landis will be taking on the role of Assistant City Manager starting September 3. Landis has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Master…

New Lawrence Township Emergency Services Chief hired

New Lawrence Township Emergency Services Chief hired

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer In a special meeting held Thursday, Aug. 29, the Lawrence Township Board heard recommendations from the hiring committee in a search for a new Lawrence Township emergency services fire chief.Following a discussion, in a unanimous decision,…

The Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival happening this weekend

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20243 min read

By Donald Talonen Each year, the Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival takes place celebrating the tradition of grape growing and winemaking in the area. This longstanding event, held the weekend after Labor Day, offers a variety of activities for…

Driver hits house and garage following two vehicle accident

Driver hits house and garage following two vehicle accident

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20241 min read

By Paul Garrod Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that on Sept. 1, at 11:46 a.m., a Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a two-vehicle traffic accident with no injuries, however, one of the vehicles had crashed…

Obituary: Ray Duane Bonnell

Obituary: Ray Duane Bonnell

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

Ray Duane Bonnell, 74, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 13, 1950, in Chicago, the son of Ray Duane Bonnell and Loretta (Ricci) Bonnell.He grew up in Hinsdale,…

Obituary: Joseph Francis Robinson

Obituary: Joseph Francis Robinson

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

Joseph Francis Robinson, 77, passed away Saturday August 24th at University of Michigan Hospital with the love of his life by his side. He was a longtime resident of Lawton, Michigan having served as their Chief of Police.Joe was born…

Obituary: Diane Rumsey Grimm

Obituary: Diane Rumsey Grimm

Editorial StaffAug 28, 20242 min read

Diane Rumsey Grimm, 70, of Mattawan, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at her home. She was born May 25, 1954, in East Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of the late Dalton C. Rumsey Sr. and Wilma F. (Blaesing) Rumsey. Diane…

Paw Paw tennis teams

Editorial StaffAug 28, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent Hudsonville Unity Christian best Paw Paw 7-1 last week in boys tennis action. Results were as follows:
Singles:
No. 1 – Edmundo Berain Saucedo, Hudsonville Unity Christian def. Terrance Fisher, Paw Paw, 6-0 , 6-0 , -;
No. 2 –…

Mike’s Musings: Competition and the freedom to choose – cars, hamburgers, schools, and ice cream

Mike’s Musings: Competition and the freedom to choose – cars, hamburgers, schools, and ice cream

Editorial StaffAug 28, 20244 min read

Dr. Glenn Mollette In 1975, I bought a four-cylinder Chevrolet Monza. In my opinion in was a terrible buy and a lousy car. There was one episode after another of maintenance issues and the four-cylinder engine was just a piece of…