Carolyn “Joyce” Sage, passed away peacefully at Bronson Commons, Mattawan, July 6, 2024. Joyce’s family is extremely grateful to the staff at Bronson Commons and Centrica Care Navigators Hospice for the care they provided to her during her final weeks.Born in Jackson, Ohio, on March 23, 1925, to the late Charles and Margaret (Jacobs) Cramer, Read More…
Thomas Arthur Janecke passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on December 14, 1947, in Mason, MI, Tom was the beloved son of Arthur and Marie (Heiber) Janecke. He grew up on the family farm in Mason and graduated from Mason High School with the class of 1966.Tom dedicated Read More…
Like many of you I was in shock when I heard there was an assassination attempt on former president Trump’s life while he was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. It had been 43 years since the barbaric act of assassinating a president had been tried (President Reagan- 1981) and as a nation I presumed Read More…
Another “Old” in the grocery checkout lane ahead of me asked the clerk, “Is this the airport?”“What do you mean?” she asked, baffled.“I’d expect to pay this much for a bottle of water there, but not here,” he said.She rolled her eyes and the man moved on.Food costs are skyrocketing. The Fed says inflation is Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Paw Paw football coach Dennis Strey and his Red Wolves have less than a month to go before the practice season officially kicks off on Aug. 12. But there’s still work to be done.“We’ve been working really hard in the weight room,” Strey said. “We’ve had great attendance and Read More…
PAW PAW – On Wednesday, July 10, the 911 Advisory Board recognized two Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers with awards.Dispatcher Alison Dean was recognized with a Commendation/Life Saving Award for her handling of a fire call on May 7, 2024. Dispatcher Dean took a call from a male subject whose bedroom was on fire. Read More…
LAWRENCE -The Lawrence Public Schools Board of Education has announced the appointment of Ryan Williamson as the new superintendent of schools, effective Aug. 1, 2024.Williamson brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of educational leadership to the new role. With over 25 years in the field of education, Williamson has served in Read More…
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce is putting the finishing touches on Paw Paw Days 2024 – The Fabulous 50s, set for the weekend of July 26-28. The traditional Classic Car & Truck Show and Marketplace arts & crafts fair will bring visitors and local residents to downtown Paw Paw, where Read More…
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Public Schools has named Noah Wiswary as the district’s new director of athletics and dean of students, according to a press release from the school district.A graduate of Olivet College, Wiswary achieved a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and will complete his master’s degree in business administration in August 2024. Wiswary currently Read More…
Sturgis “Electric City” lighting project is live at crowdfunding site Patronicity. Each dollar donated is matched by the state, up to $50,000. The contribution period closes Aug. 12. DDA received approval to use grant funding from Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s public spaces allocation. That provides a $50,000 grant to communities that are able to raise Read More…