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Paw Paw Launches New “Christmas in the Village” Celebration
Paw Paw will sparkle with holiday cheer this season as the community debuts its new Christmas in the Village celebration – two days of festivities, local spirit, and small-town magic.The event kicks off Friday, Dec. 12, with the Lighted Holiday…
Sand pleads no contest to third-degree CSC charges; other charges dropped
Sentencing scheduled for Jan. 23 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director This article has been updated to reflect the actual age of Sand as 34. The Commercial-News apologizes for the error. CENTREVILLE — A former contracted food service employee at Mendon Junior/Senior…
Santa’s arrival marks midway highlight of ‘Dashing Through Downtown’
Santa Claus arrived Friday for “Dashing Through Downtown” in Sturgis. He arrived with escort from city of Sturgis fire engine, preceded by Sturgis High School’s marching band, proceeding from the depot to Free Church Park, where revelers could meet him…
New ornament features historic lighthouse
The Saugatuck-Douglas History Center’s annual collectable holiday ornament this year commemorates Saugatuck’s historic pre-Civil War era lighthouse. It will have its first public offering at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts’ Outdoor Holiday Market Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m.…
‘Christmas Carol’ to benefit Christian Neighbors
From the first “Bah! Humbug!” to the last “God Bless Us, Every One!,” the 39th annual production of Saugatuck’s “A Christmas Carol” opening Dec. 12 will be linked as closely as it ever has been to the true meaning of…
Douglas agrees to sell former hall
By Scott Sullivan Editor Douglas City Council, newly ensconced its 415 Wiley Road municipal complex, voted Monday to sell its old city hall at 86 W. Center St. to David Isljamovski and Joseph Wise for $515,000 cash. “Joseph will be…
Glenn rallies to save former post office
By Scott SullivanEditorGlenn efforts to save the community’s old post office continue after lifting and moving the structure from its original foundation to near the Community Center at 6953 114th Ave.Center members hope to raise $25,000 through sponsorship of bricks…
Douglas agrees to sell historic city hall
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council, newly ensconced its 415 Wiley Road municipal complex, voted Monday to sell its old city hall at 86 W. Center St. to David Isljamovski and Joseph Wise for $515,000 cash.“Joseph will be a silent partner,”…
Plainwell HS band wins ‘favorite band’ contest, OHS places second
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Which high school marching band in West Michigan is the favorite?That’s the question Kalamazoo-based radio station 103.3 WKFR wanted to answer through its aptly titled Favorite High School Marching Band in Southwest Michigan contest.And it was…
Otsego receives MDOT grant for two bridges
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The two bridges in the City of Otsego—one at Farmer Street and one at North Street—are inspected every two years by the Michigan Department of Transportation.“All of our inspections have been in compliance and show no…
Human remains are those of Allegan County woman
On November 13, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) responded to a welfare check and missing-person complaint at a property on the 600 block of Lincoln Road — near M-89 and 106th Avenue — after a 48-year-old Allegan County…
European-type castle goes up for sale in county
By Gari Voss The news hit the realty pages and social media on November 15, 2025. Castle Van Kula in Allegan County was listed for $1.2 million. The 7,527 sq. foot residence designed and built by Charles VanKula was completed…
Human remains are those of Allegan County woman
On November 13, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) responded to a welfare check and missing-person complaint at a property on the 600 block of Lincoln Road — near M-89 and 106th Avenue — after a 48-year-old Allegan County…
Holiday spirit shines bright in South Haven over weekend
By James Windell It couldn’t have been a more fitting holiday kickoff than the Holiday in the Park event on Friday, November 28, 2025.The event, organized by Visit South Haven, brought people to downtown South Haven where everybody was having…
Storefront shuffle taking place downtown
By James Windell Is there a better source of information about what’s going on downtown in South Haven than realtor Ryan Servatius?If there is, please let me know.A conversation with Servatius, who is the Century 21 realtor at 253 Center…
Snowstorm drops a foot of snow on South Haven streets
The weekend snowstorm resulted in huge piles of snow that needed to be removed from downtown South Haven streets.Photo by Tom Renner.
Gobles tree farm sends nearly 650 Christmas trees to military bases
State Rep. Pauline Wendzel took part in the 20th annual Trees for Troops event hosted by Wahmhoff Farms Nursery, Gobles. Nearly 650 trees were loaded Monday morning, Dec. 1, by approximately 100 volunteers (including Wahmhoff representatives) into FedEx trailers and…
Van Buren villages begin holiday celebrations this weekend
Lawrence to welcome Santa Claus LAWRENCE – The 11th annual Lawrence Hometown Christmas Celebration will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, with a Light Up Parade at 6 p.m., beginning at Lawrence Public Schools, and will travel to the Lawrence Village…
Paw Paw prepares for Christmas in the Village
PAW PAW – Paw Paw will sparkle with holiday cheer this season as the community debuts its new Christmas in the Village celebration – two days of festivities, local spirit, and small-town magic.The event kicks off Friday, Dec. 12, with…
