James Paul Dietz, Sr., 78, of Lawton, passed away peacefully in his home with his family at his side, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. He was born Oct. 8, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thaddeus and Ann Dietz.For the entirety of his career, Jim worked in and was a co-owner of a local family-owned Read More…
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Obituary: Katherine L. Alderman
Katherine L. Alderman, Age 93 Of Bangor Passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Paw Paw.Katherine was born July 7, 1931 in South Haven the daughter of Edward and Thelma (Brouse) Brant, and has lived all of her life in the Bangor area.She was a nurse for over 60 years, and retired Read More…
Life as Performance Art
Many of our parents cautioned us to “Be nice” when playing with other children, talking with adults or any other social interaction. From the 1940s until May 1985, the Ivy Room was Durham, N.C.’s foremost and only kosher Jewish deli. It also served what was called “pizza pie” in that Southern city.The Jewish Hillel group shared a small Read More…
Mike’s Musings: I’m disgusting and stupid- so readers say
I take a lot of flack for my opinion column, Mike’s Musings, from time to time. Readers (and I’m so happy you read the paper) often disagree with what I have to say. That’s all right- everyone is entitled to their opinion. Here are responses to some of my recent columns:-replying to USPS keeps raising Read More…
Paw Paw football team focusing on opener
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Paw Paw head football coach Dennis Strey had his agenda set on Aug. 12 as he was starting practices.“We will be working on fundamentals and focusing on Big Rapids,” he said, referring to the nonleague season opener at Big Rapids on Aug. 29.“Week 2 we have a scrimmage at Read More…
PUBLIC NOTICE – SEEKING COUNTY COMMISSIONER APPLICATIONS
With sadness over the loss of Commissioner Dean Kapenga (Dean), we seek to honor Dean’sexcellent citizen representation and service by accepting applications for the vacant District #3County Commissioner position. Under MCL 46.412, the Board must appoint a Commissioner bySeptember 4, 2024, to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term, which expires on December31, 2024. Read More…
Multiple kids, adults hospitalized in Nottawa Twp. crash
NOTTAWA TWP. — Multiple people were hospitalized following a crash that occurred in Nottawa Township late Saturday. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred at the intersection of Nottawa Road and Wasepi Road Saturday night. Police say a passenger car driven by a 16-year-old Mendon resident was northbound on Nottawa Road Read More…
‘Junie B. Jones’ musical comes to TRCP for two weekends
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A beloved children’s book series will make its way to Three Rivers in the form of a musical production put on by the youth of the community. From Aug. 9-11 and 16-18, the Three Rivers Community Players will put on their production of “Junie B. Jones the Musical Read More…
Primary election recap: Spence, Davis lead winners in primary
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A change of leadership coming to two major county offices highlighted the unofficial results of Tuesday’s local primary elections. Chad Spence, a former St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department detective sergeant and current Career and Technical Education (CTE) Public Safety class instructor, won the Republican nomination for St. Read More…
Tornado causes damage in western St. Joseph County
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A confirmed EF-2 tornado Tuesday hit areas of the western part of St. Joseph County, including Three Rivers, Flowerfield Township and Fabius Township. A tornado warning was issued at 7:59 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph County, which went through 9 a.m., while a tornado watch was issued until Read More…