By James Windell South Haven’s Ward 2 will be selecting a new representative to the city council this fall.In Ward 2, the current city council members are Jeff Arnold and Wendy Onuki. Arnold is not up for re-election, however, Onuki has decided not to seek a second term and the voters in Ward 2 will Read More…
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Meet Kent Brindley: Ward 2 City Council Candidate
By James Windell Kent Brindley wants to bring both transparency and civil discourse to the South Haven City Council. But he also loves South Haven. And he believes he can help keep South Haven great.“I’m running for city council because I live this town,” he said in a recent interview. “I know what this community Read More…
Meet Tom Capps: Ward 2 City Council Candidate
By James Windell Sitting on the patio behind Tom Capps’s house, he hesitates before responding to the question, “Why did you decide to run for City Council?”After deliberating he says: “I think I can have a calming effect on the city council.”He also adds: “There’s a lack of civility on the South Haven City Council. Read More…
Meet Todd Heinrich: Ward 2 City Council Candidate
By James Windell Todd Heinrich says he’s been accused of being anti-tourism. But that ‘s not true he says.“I very much like tourism,” said in a recent interview. “I like to talk to tourists and find out where they’re from. But, we should not let tourism rule our city council. Our residents should come first.”When Read More…
Paw Paw Days to be held this weekend
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Paw Paw Days Classic Car & Truck Show, Arts & Crafts marketplace, Kids Zone, Touch-A-Truck, music, food, and more, Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26.The event has traditionally brought to the downtown thousands of visitors who shop, eat and explore Read More…
Good Trouble Rally draws over 300 to march and sing-along
By Ann Burch PAW PAW – Reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s era, folk music streamed from the Maple Lake Amphitheatre stage last Thursday evening, July 17, during the Good Trouble Lives On Rally in Paw Paw.Conducted by Fred Sang, the Fred and the Good Trouble Troubadours performed for over 300 participants who joined into Read More…
Paw Paw man arrested for possession of child sexually abusive material
PAW PAW – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that on July 9, at approximately 7 a.m., the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, executed a search warrant in the 37000 block of County Road 665 in Waverly Township.The Read More…
Mike’s Musings: “Pay It Forward” Is a Powerful Idea Worth Embracing
In a world often overshadowed by cynicism, economic struggle, and divisive headlines, the simple idea of “paying it forward” offers a powerful counterbalance. It’s a concept built on selflessness—doing something kind for someone else without expecting anything in return, trusting that the good will continue its journey. While it may sound idealistic, the ripple effect Read More…
Life as Performance Art
“History doesn’t always repeat itself but it often rhymes,” said Mark Twain. As I write this in mid-July, it looks like there will be a change. For better or worse, I’m not sure.A wonderful thing about a firmly-established republic or republican-democracy government form is that leaders can legally be replaced peacefully with ballots instead of Read More…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK
By Frank Passic LIME LAKE HISTORY, Part 1. A mile south of Spring Arbor is Lime Lake, a popular water sports (including scuba diving) and walking/biking recreation area for area residents. The Falling Waters Trail goes through the middle of the lake. Along the Trail are historical markers giving the history of the area. Lime Read More…