Glenn Lee Abshagen, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 24, 2024. Glenn was born on July 2, 1950, in Paw Paw, Michigan, to Henry and Margaret (Mihelich) Abshagen.He grew up in Decatur, Michigan, with two brothers and one sister. Glenn graduated from Decatur High School in 1968 Read More…
James Russell Boothby, age 68 of Gobles, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Wings of Hope hospice home in Allegan. He was born on July 19, 1956, in Paw Paw, MI, to the late Gordon and Kay (Weekes) Boothby. James was a resident of Gobles his entire life.James worked at Perrigo in Allegan Read More…
I had my first brush with censorship in junior high school when I wanted to read Chinese Communist Chairman Mao Tse Tung’s “Little Red Book.” Everyone was talking about it and a few politicians wanted it banned from the United States.I stopped in a local bookstore, picked up a copy and was going to buy Read More…
I missed Fire Prevention Week by a month, but I do want to send a shout out to the brave firefighters in this country.I have never had a fire burn down my house (fortunately) but I did have a grass fire destroy my family’s 18 acres and the neighboring 20 as well. Actually the fire Read More…
James Windell The Executive Director of the Michigan Maritime Museum will resign from her position on September 30, 2025, according to an announcement from the Museum Board of Directors.Patti Montgomery Reinert has served for 15 years as Executive Director of the museum, which is located at 260 Dyckman Avenue in South Haven.A press release from Read More…
A South Haven Township residence was heavily damaged by a fire on Thursday morning.SHAES responded at 8:45 a.m. to the property on 73rd Street near 6th Avenue.Heavy flames were reported coming from the residence upon arrival. The flames spread to a travel trailer behind the home.Two occupants escaped safely. They reported being awakened by an Read More…
By James Windell During the November 4, 2024 City Council Meeting, a new agreement was reached with South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES).Approved unanimously by the City Council, the four-year agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2024.SHAES, a joint fire and ambulance service authority, was launched on January 1, 1996, and provides services to the Read More…
On Veterans Day, Paw Paw Middle School paid tribute to area veterans with a Veterans Day Breakfast as nearly 30 veterans representing all military branches were honored. Students were proud to show off their special veterans in a schoolwide parade. Photos courtesy of Paw Paw Public Schools
Sturgis City Commission’s annual organization meeting scheduled for Monday is rescheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, prior to the regular board meeting. The postponement is due to the change in election law, based on a statewide proposal in November 2022, that allows overseas ballots to be received and counted if they arrive within six Read More…