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…
Obituary: Sandra K. Harding
Sandra K. Harding age 69 of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.She was born July 27, 1955, in Three Rivers, Michigan, daughter of the late George and Blossom (Proctor) Williams.Sandra resided…
Bangor, Lawrence post wins
By John RaffelCorrespondent BANGOR — On Friday, it was Bangor 39 Decator 33at Bangor.Stat Leaders:Jaelynn Little 16 points; Lexi Wisniewski 12 points; K’liyana O’Steen 8 points; O’Steen 4 rebounds; Little 9 stealsCoach Bret Witkowski: :Vikings played great Decatur team at…
Obituary: Dr. David Millard
Dr. David Millard passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Jan. 30, 2025. David was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Three Rivers, Mich., the son of Carl E. Millard and Bernice (Allen) Millard.David graduated from Three Rivers High School…
Obituary: John Albert Parker
John Albert Parker, 67, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully with his daughter and son at his side, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Medilodge of Kalamazoo, after a courageously fought battle with Huntington’s Disease. He was born Dec. 20, 1957,…
Obituary: Arthur John Arens
Arthur John Arens, 96, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Mattawan. He was born June 24, 1928, in Hancock, Michigan, the son of William Arens and Margaret (Pelkofer) Arens.Arthur and his late wife, Dorothy, founded the Paw…
Mike’s Musings: Even county governments spend unwisely: Case study, Allegan County
Our government, whether it is at the local, county, state or federal level, makes numerous decisions on how they spend taxpayers’ money. Some we can agree with, some we can’t. I would like to think with the advent of social…
Life as Performance Art
Sixty years ago a classmate said something insulting and demeaning. It left me with a choice: I could either turn his nose to 12 or tattle to the teacher. I chose the latter and right after school he turned my…
Ice Breaker Festival brings thousands to South Haven
The 31st Annual Ice Breaker Festival was held in South Haven, January 31 through Feb. 2. It featured ice sculptures, friendly competitions, including Cardboard Sleds on display, (the race was not held), Chili Cook-Off, and the Frozen Fish Fling. Horse…
