Courier-Leader & Flashes

Mary Louise Sherburn passed away Dec. 20, 2022, at home, with many family members in attendance, surrounding her with love, prayers, and memories. Mary was born Nov. 28, 1934, in…

Sandra Mitchell Wallace, 76, of Paw Paw, passed away Dec. 21, 2022. She was born Aug. 18, 1946, in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Dorothy (Klazura) and Joseph…

Harold H. Anderson, age 80, of Lawton, MI, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, AZ with family by his side.He was born March…

Van Buren County Road Commission snowplows were out in full force late last week and holiday weekend, keeping up with the December blizzard which brought 15 inches of snow to…

Many county roads in the South Haven and Pullman areas have become impassible. These photos taken this morning by SHAES on 66th Street between 106th and 103rd in Casco township…

The old Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department fire bell, shown during the fire department’s Centennial Celebration in 1968, was moved last week to its new home at the new Paw…

   No doubt you have seen a televised insurance company commercial where an older fellow is trying to help a group of young people avoid turning into their parents.  It is such…

I agree with Sen. Rand Paul on some initiatives and disagree on others, but one item we are lock step with is federal spending. I believe our money (the taxpayers…

Age 98, died peacefully on December 16, 2022, at his home. Jim was born January 20, 1924 in Lawton, the son of Orville and Vera (Reynolds) Castner. Jim owned and…

Van Buren County Commissioner Don Hanson, center, who chose not to see re-election, and opted for retirement at year’s end, received state and local honors for his 54 years of…

By Gari Voss Beginning in November, a Wilcox Newspapers headline read, “Do you need help? Write us!” By the middle of December, the mailbox had received nearly 150 requests.A query…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWTON – A proposed update at a Village of Lawton park will see the departure of a longtime wooden playground structure, but in turn, will see…

     For all true geeks and geekettes, December 12th was a milestone day on the calendar,  a seventy-fifth anniversary of considerable importance.     That was also the day I walked into a friend’s shop…

I always felt guilty as a child on Christmas morning, when I opened a treasure trove of presents. I say guilty because I knew next door or down the road,…

by Ben MurphySports Writer Mattawan girls bounce back with pair of winsAfter opening the season with a loss, the Mattawan girls basketball team was able to bounce back with a…

Anne E. Coombs passed away on Dec. 2, 2022, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Known affectionately as “G.G.” or “Gram,” Anne was a mother…

The Village of Lawrence celebrated “Christmas in the Village,” Dec. 10, with a full day of events, culminating with a Light Up Christmas Parade that night. Events included a benefit…

The Village of Lawton ushered in the holiday season with a Christmas Parade, Saturday, Dec. 9, that featured floats from the Lawton Lions Club, among others, as well as a…

I have a confession to make. I’m a local newspaper addict. I write them, I sell them, and most importantly I read every single one I can get my hands…

  If anyone knows where you can find one of those ugly little soft rubbery-like coin wallets, please let me know. If it is before Christmas, bring it over to our…