By John BriceCorrespondent RockingFest On the Square returned for its fifth year in a row in downtown LaFayette on Alabama Avenue East and First Street Southeast during the late morning and afternoon hours of Saturday, November 16th of 2024. Ringing those jingle bells for an early start to the holiday season, the family oriented occasion Read More…
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the newly remodeled Verdis F. Bible Fine Arts Center in Lanett last week. The Lanett City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Boyd, revealed the newly renovated Fine Arts Center, dedicated to Mr. Verdis F. Bible.
Lois Ann McLemore, 64, passed away Nov. 9, 2024, in Lawton, Michigan. Born May 13, 1960, Lois was a lifelong resident of Lawton and a cherished figure in her community.Lois dedicated many years to nurturing young minds as an aide at Lawton Elementary School and later worked at Lawson Oil Company and EPC, Mattawan. Her Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON — Lawton football coach AJ High was in his sixth year of coach and second as head coach. It was his first full season. The team was 8-3 overall and 4-1 in the league.“We always expect to compete and make a run in the playoffs,” High said. “We did not meet Read More…
As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season I would like to make a few observations.First, I don’t think we need to get upset over politics. I’ve read on social media, where if you voted for Trump you will not be welcome for Thanksgiving Dinner, and vice versa. This is insane. Family and friends should Read More…
Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28 this year. We might be traveling or others traveling to see us. Maybe the great feast will be at home or somewhere else. Turkey and all the trimmings could be on the top of the chart this year. Then again, the high point could be Read More…
LAWRENCE TWP. – A 21-year-old Paw Paw woman faces a charge of operating while intoxicated, (OWI) after she allegedly crashed her SUV into a portion of a Lawrence Township residence, Thursday, Nov. 14, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office. Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said that Sheriff’s deputies Read More…
Following its arrival on May 20, a bald eagle monument was permanently placed Monday morning, Nov. 18, at Maple City Veteran’s Memorial Park in Paw Paw. Placement of the monument was performed by Lounsbury Excavating, Inc., Paw Paw, who volunteered their services. The bald eagle monument joins seven other monuments in the park, including a Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The 40th annual Paw Paw Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at Freshwater Community Church, 600 E. Michigan Ave., Thursday, Nov. 28. The free meal will be available in two different options – dine in or delivery.This year’s event is supported by local churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – A 20-year-old Lawton man and a 19-year-old Paw Paw man face charges in the death of another Lawton man, according to a press release from the Lawton Police Department.On Nov. 12, at approximately 6:50pm, Lawton Fire and Lawton Police departments responded to a medical incident in the 100 block Read More…