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By Scott SullivanEditorIt’s time for the best spooky fun of the season as Saugatuck-Douglas celebrates Halloween early this this week.What better place to start than at Dykstra Funeral Home Thursday, Oct. 23 for “Evening at the Parlor” exploring the history…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BYRON CENTER—Earlier this month, the Annual West Michigan Drum Bash took place at Byron Center High School.Among eight high school drumlines invited to participate in this prestigious event? None other than Otsego High School.“It was an…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Students from Otsego Public Schools’ three elementary buildings—Alamo, Dix Street and Washington Street—recently took a field trip to Bulldog Stadium.The reason? To watch the high school marching band perform its halftime show along with teaching the…

Students in Mrs. Trahan’s Holocaust class at PHS were granted a remarkable opportunity to enhance their studies through virtual reality. Thanks to a scholarship from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, the museum loaned VR headsets to the class.…

By Gari Voss Calling all resident who live in the cities of Douglas, Fennville, Holland Wards 4/9 and 5/11, Saugatuck, South Haven, and Wayland. Also needed are residents of Casco, Fillmore, Gun Plain, Hopkins, Leighton, Overisel, Salem and Wayland Townships.…

By Gari Voss The budget signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer may have been lauded by some, but the early childhood programs across Michigan took a huge hit. All of the funding for the Great Start Collaborative programs were cut. Translated,…

By John RaffelCorrespondent Acting on a late addition to the Board of Commissioners (BOC) agenda at last Thursday’s nighttime annual meeting, former commissioner James Storey said the body approvedan agreement with Beckering Construction to manage the improvements to the county’smedical…

Dana Nessel, Michigan Attorney General, Addressed the Crowd at RallySouth Haven Indivisible Raised $624 for the First Congregation Church UCC Food Pantry during their No Kings 2 protest on October 18, 2025.Volunteers collected the money as they walked through the…

By James Windell Ethan Pulka has a concern about transportation for South Haven school students. The message that he wants to let the School Board and the Superintendent of South Haven schools know about is short and maybe not so…

By James Windell Five days into the job as principal of South Haven High School, Amy Cockburn is convinced that South Haven is where she should be.Having grown up in Indiana and coming off of a stint as assistant principal…

By James Windell It was a Beacon profile of Vietnam War veteran Albert Anthony that set the wheels – or, more accurately – the fingers of Chri Brenner in motion.An article that commemorated the war experiences of South Havern’s Albert…

By Ann Burch PAW PAW – “We are not going to bend. We will not bow. We will not break. We will not capitulate to this lawless, reckless, chaotic, criminal want-to-be dictator of a president,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Tuesday, Oct. 14, was designated by Congress as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk, recognizing his lasting contributions to civic education and public service. To mark what would have been his 32nd birthday,…

Lake Michigan College has announced  that 2025 Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award has been awarded to Dr. John Marcelletti.  This award is given to an LMC alumnus who has accomplished significant success in his/ her personal or professional endeavors. John will be honored…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – A 43-year-old Paw Paw man faces several drug and firearm charges, following his by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that the Van Buren County Narcotics Unit…

ALBION, MI The Albion Historical Society will welcome Wendy Zielen on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. when she gives her talk, “Bravery and Innovation: Early Aviation Heroes,” at Stirling Books and Brew, 119 N. Superior St., in Albion. This…

By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer The Swains Lake Sewer Project advanced another step at the Pulaski Township Board meeting this week. In a unanimous vote, the board supported a proposed Memo of Understanding between Pulaski and the Village of Concord.…

Choose Marshall recently welcomed Viking Warrior Axe Throwing as a new Chamber Member. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official welcome of this unique new entertainment venue to downtown Marshall. Co-owners Amanda Bieskie, Bruce Hamilton and Tommie Fagan moved their business…

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer At a preliminary exam on Thursday, Antonio Treyvonne Green, age 19, was ordered to stand trial on upgraded charges for the murder of 18-year-old Mia Sims, who was gunned down on July 27 in front…

ALBION – Mark Twain visited the Albion District Library on Tuesday. Actually, it was John L. Daly performing as Mark Twain in an entertaining and educational presentation. In character as the beloved American author, Daly regaled the audiences with amusing…