John Charles Bonter, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Kairos Dwelling, Kalamazoo. He was born June 18, 1947, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Clarence Bonter and Marie (Dumas) Bonter. John spent a total of 50 years combined service between the Village of Paw Paw and Van Buren County Read More…
Leonard Wayne Strefling, 73, of Lawrence, passed away surrounded by family, Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home in Lawrence. He was born Dec. 13, 1950, in Watervliet, Michigan, the son of William Strefling and Lena (Geik) Strefling. Leonard worked as a teacher for 31 years at Lawrence Public Schools. The impact he made on Read More…
Cloyd Dean Wells, 90, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home. He was born July 12, 1934, in Chester, West Virginia, to Cloyd and Mamie Wells. When Dean was 17, he made the courageous decision to join the United States Navy Read More…
Cynthia Mae Smitko, 82, of Paw Paw, Michigan passed away peacefully July 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She had battled diabetes her entire life and finally succumbed to complications from the disease. Born in Chicago March 18, 1942, Cynthia spent her working years dedicated to God’s work as a Chaplain for the State Read More…
Katherine L. AldermanAge 93Of BangorPassed 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 from Read More…
Trouble might come with this rant, but I’ve about had it with United States Postal Service.They just recently raised the price of a postage stamp to 71 cents. It seems every year the price goes up another 5 cents. I’m old, but I remember vividly when it was only 5 cents.But that’s not my major Read More…
Pat and I have been to Paris several times, so we were eager to watch the opening of the Summer Olympics there. We knew we would see familiar haunts, which excited us. The creativity and style of Parisians appealed to us too. In some ways, the official opening events exceeded expectations.Rather than a huge sports Read More…
By Donald Talonen The city mayor stands as a central figure in local governance. As the elected head of a city, the mayor’s responsibilities are vast and varied, shaping the daily lives of the community they serve.At the helm of this vibrant community is Mayor Annie Brown, a figure who embodies the spirit of leadership Read More…
By Donald Talonen Get ready for a delightful morning on August 11, 2024, in South Haven. The South Haven Rotary’s 51st Annual Pancake Breakfast will kick off the day at the South Haven Area Regional Airport, filling the air with the irresistible scent of pancakes and sausages. This long-standing tradition reflects the community’s spirit of Read More…
By Donald Talonen The National Blueberry Festival has been a beloved tradition in the community since 1963. Taking place annually on the second weekend of August, it holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s longest-running fruit festivals. This festival is not only popular locally but also attracts visitors from across the country who Read More…