On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Paw Paw-Lawton Lodge marked its 175th anniversary, holding a rededication ceremony, followed by a luncheon, and speakers. Members of the Paw Paw-Lawton Lodge 25 are shown. Also taking part in the rededication ceremony were state Grand Lodge officers.Courier-Leader photo /Paul Garrod By Paul GarrodStaff writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – On Saturday, Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Van Buren County Commissioners on Sept. 24, reviewed and approved the annual memorandum of agreement between Van Buren County and Michigan State University (MSU) for MSU Extension services to be provided in Van Buren County during FY 2024-2025.The agreement outlines the financial commitment for services, including a base Read More…
SOUTH HAVEN – The South Haven Police Department released the following statement on Monday, Sept. 30, regarding the investigation into anti-Semitic fliers that were distributed in several neighborhoods overnight (Sunday, Sept. 29).“The South Haven Police Department condemns in the strongest terms the distribution of anti-Semitic fliers found in our community. These hateful messages do not Read More…
Readers of this column know I have been an avid proponent of balancing the federal budget. Our leaders simply refuse to turn off the money spending spigot, i.e., one has to only listen to the two presidential candidates and their promises to spend even more, with nary a mention that spending is out of control.Simply Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent Warnings from the National Weather Service office in Birmingham last week alerting Chambers County to the imminent danger posed by Hurricane Helene resulted in school closings and canceled local events out of an abundance of caution.Fortunately for Chambers County, Hurricane Helene defied early forecasts of its storm path following the Alabama Georgia Read More…
CCSD school members contemplate termination of LHS school counselor. By John BriceCorrespondent During the Chambers County School District Board of Education meeting at their offices in LaFayette on Wednesday, September 25th of 2024 there was a public hearing regarding the proposed termination of LaFayette High School counselor LaWendy Willis. Due to the hearing which transpired Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — The seventh reported break in the much-maligned force main between Constantine and Three Rivers on Gleason Road since June has been confirmed by the Village of Constantine. The latest break reportedly occurred at 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 in the 15100 block of Gleason Road. Village Manager Read More…
Josh Gracin’s performance, scheduled for Sept. 28 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, was postponed, due to illness. Jamie Eymer, executive director at Sturges-Young, said organizers were notified Sept. 27 that Gracin would be unable to perform. SYCA officials are working to set a new date, and will provide notification when it is confirmed. “(Gracin) Read More…
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Casey Allen Letts, a 33-year-old man from Lee Township faces 33 felony charges related to uploading and receiving child sexually explicit material, according to a press release from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office. On April 16th, the Michigan State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) received a tip from the Read More…