By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com MATTAWAN – The 2024 Miss Mattawan Scholarship Pageant held recently saw Delaney Riddle named Miss Mattawan 2024.Her court includes: First Runner-up and Miss Entrepreneur McKenzie Schoonbeck, Second Runner-up Jessica Jasensky, and Miss Congeniality Nariah Walsh.The new…

Yvonne Elaine Becker, 83, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at her home.She was born Sept. 29, 1941, in Otsego, the daughter of the late Clifford Parsons Bennett and Lillie Rose (Harvey) Bennett.Family was most near and dear…

On Saturday, Nov. 23, Van Buren County Veterans Services and other volunteers packed Thanksgiving food bags that were then picked up by area veterans. It marked the second year for the Thanksgiving food bag distribution.Photos courtesy/Paul DeYoung

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – A 60-year-old Paw Paw man faces multiple charges, including flee and elude, and outstanding warrants, after he led authorities on a slow speed pursuit that began in the Village of Paw Paw.Van Buren…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com A 12-year-old faces charges for making phone call threats to the Paw Paw and Mattawan school districts, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said that…

    There is nothing new about the retail sector’s Black Friday except that it seems to start earlier this year.  The name comes from the hope that customers will do sufficient holiday shopping that they will convert eleven months or…

It’s small business Saturday this weekend, and that gives me an excuse as to why you should shop with your small retailers and stay away from the big chains and online buying.Our small towns are treasures. People love to visit…

Lois Ann McLemore, 64, passed away Nov. 9, 2024, in Lawton, Michigan. Born May 13, 1960, Lois was a lifelong resident of Lawton and a cherished figure in her community.Lois dedicated many years to nurturing young minds as an aide…

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON — Lawton football coach AJ High was in his sixth year of coach and second as head coach. It was his first full season. The team was 8-3 overall and 4-1 in the league.“We always expect…

As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season I would like to make a few observations.First, I don’t think we need to get upset over politics. I’ve read on social media, where if you voted for Trump you will not…

Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28 this year. We might be traveling or others traveling to see us. Maybe the great feast will be at home or somewhere else. Turkey and all the trimmings could…

LAWRENCE TWP. – A 21-year-old Paw Paw woman faces a charge of operating while intoxicated, (OWI) after she allegedly crashed her SUV into a portion of a Lawrence Township residence, Thursday, Nov. 14, according to a press release from the…

Following its arrival on May 20, a bald eagle monument was permanently placed Monday morning, Nov. 18, at Maple City Veteran’s Memorial Park in Paw Paw. Placement of the monument was performed by Lounsbury Excavating, Inc., Paw Paw, who volunteered…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The 40th annual Paw Paw Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at Freshwater Community Church, 600 E. Michigan Ave., Thursday, Nov. 28. The free meal will be available in two different options –…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – A 20-year-old Lawton man and a 19-year-old Paw Paw man face charges in the death of another Lawton man, according to a press release from the Lawton Police Department.On Nov. 12, at approximately 6:50pm,…

By John Raffel The following football players for Paw Paw have named Wolverine Conference honors:1st Team offense- Darrin Strey and Julian Hernandez Offensive Line, Ben Miller and PJ DeYoung Running back.1st Team Defense- Darrin Strey D line, Bryson Newell Linebacker,…

Glenn Lee Abshagen, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 24, 2024. Glenn was born on July 2, 1950, in Paw Paw, Michigan, to Henry and Margaret (Mihelich) Abshagen.He grew up in Decatur,…

James Russell Boothby, age 68 of Gobles, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Wings of Hope hospice home in Allegan. He was born on July 19, 1956, in Paw Paw, MI, to the late Gordon and Kay (Weekes)…

I had my first brush with censorship in junior high school when I wanted to read Chinese Communist Chairman Mao Tse Tung’s “Little Red Book.” Everyone was talking about it and a few politicians wanted it banned from the United…

I missed Fire Prevention Week by a month, but I do want to send a shout out to the brave firefighters in this country.I have never had a fire burn down my house (fortunately) but I did have a grass…