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CCSD honors Top 3 at LHS, VHS
The Chambers County School District hosted Board Recognition for the District’s Academic “Top 3” at the Chambers County School Board Meeting. LaFayette High School “Top Three” were 1) Danasia Thomas, #2) Ny’aiza Linson, and 3) Deaundra Vines. Valley High School “Top Three” were 1) Jackson Sanders, #2) Nevaeh Crane and 3) Lily Smith. CCSD Superintendent, Read More…
Paw Paw baseball sweeps South Haven
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – The Paw Paw baseball team on May 21 swept a doubleheader from South Haven on senior night. Pitching from Dylan Abnet and Jake Hindenach were dominant.In game No. 1 the Red Wolves won 7-3. Abnet threw a complete game, no earned runs, and struck out nine. Leading the offense Read More…
Obituary: Russell George Heinzen
Russell George Heinzen, 85, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2024, at Rose Arbor, Kalamazoo. Cremation has taken place. He was born July 8, 1938, in Maple Plain, Minnesota, the son of Harvey Heinzen and Florence (Japps) Heinzen.On June 29, 1997, he married the love of his life; Ruth Elizabeth (Allen) Heinzen, Read More…
Cities, villages honor war dead on Memorial Day
The 104th annual Paw Paw Memorial Day Program which followed the Memorial Day Parade, was held Monday, May 27, at Maple City Veterans’ Park. Despite a rain mist in the air and temperatures in the upper 50s, the event was well attended. This year’s Parade Marshals were Phil and Ruth Coulson. Paw Paw High School Read More…
Sturgis schools set cell phone policy for students
Sturgis Public Schools has established a cell phone policy for students. It encompasses additional phone-type devices, such as Apple Watch. Families and students were notified directly this week regarding the policy. Prior to setting the guidelines, the district consulted stakeholders through a community “visioning” session to explore the impact of cell phone use and student Read More…
Three Rivers to make second attempt at state funds for lead line replacement
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The City of Three Rivers will be trying again to receive funds from the state for lead line replacement, but a note from their previous application could be a speed bump to getting funding in their newest attempt. On Tuesday, the Three Rivers City Commission approved a 2024 Read More…
Looking Out: The joy of reading a book
by Jim Whitehouse “I’m about to turn off my light,” I say to my beloved wife Marsha, as I put my book down on the nightstand next to the bed. “Already?” she says, turning a page in her own book. “Yup,” I say. “I’m not all that tired, but there’s a really violent part of Read More…
MPS Board of Education update
New cafeteria tables and salad bar approved for Harrington Elementary as well as E-Sports computers for Albion students and Flex Farm Units at the Opportunity High School will produce greens and microgreens for OHS and eventually Harrington By John Hendler At the start of the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education Business Session held May Read More…
Redhawks soaring over opponents
Marshall baseball team has been picking up steam this past week with several decisive wins. Tuesday, May 21 the team traveled to I-8 competitor Hastings and swept the doubleheader. In game one, Lincoln Fuller led off with a double and smart base stealing. Aidan Miller followed with a walk and Jaden Spence loaded the bases Read More…