By John RaffelCorrespondent Finn Carlin was among the four Gobles freshmen who placed at their sports respective state championships.The others were Libby Smith, Daisy Estrada, and Lauren Shaffer.Carlin placed a school best third place at the MHSAA Wrestling State Finals.1- How well did the team performFinn – “The team was very well rounded for the Read More…
Peggy “Peg” Nicholas, 87, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024, with her son and daughter-in-law at her bedside following a courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was born in her family’s home on June 21, 1937, in Lawton, MI to Maurice and Gertrude (Hulbert) Bailey. She was the second of five children Read More…
The Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire, Tuesday morning, July 2, at KPEP, 38266 West Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw. Arriving at the scene at approximately 9 a.m., fire department members found heavy smoke coming from the rooftop and one apartment totally engulfed in flames. At press time, it was unknown Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ALMENA TWP. – An alcohol-fueled fight between two men in Almena Township late Friday night, June 28, resulted in one man being stabbed and the other charged with assault with intent to commit murder, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported the arrest of five individuals with outstanding felony warrants by detectives from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations and Narcotics Division.During the execution of these arrests, detectives recovered a recently reported stolen 2010 Kawasaki motorcycle, which was investigated by Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent Community leaders, local officials, members of the media and area residents gathered for a city welcome sign reveal ceremony on Highway 50 adjacent to New Mount Sellers Missionary Baptist Church during the late morning hours of Thursday, June 27th of 2024.Some of the notable guests included Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman for District Read More…
Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Ray Mann, 62, of Penton, Al, passed away Friday, June14, 2024 at Tallasse Nursing Home. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Penton Church of God. Rev. Gerald and Veronica Roesly officiated. Jeff is survived by: mother, Geneva Mann of Penton, Al, sister, Wygelia (Joe) Sims of Union HIll, Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent Local officials, community leaders and nonprofit staff gathered for a new pavilion project completion celebration along with a community outreach event at the Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center in LaFayette during the afternoon hours of Thursday, June 27th of 2024.Grant money provided by the Coosa Valley Resource Conservation and Development Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorGrand ValleyHalf a league, half a league, Half a league onward … into Grand Valley, where Ottawa Impact lies.“Siri says go straight,” said my daughter Flannery. I switched lanes from the Saugatuck exit to continue due west towards Port Sheldon Street through Ottawa County’s heart.Summer backroads are catnip for photo hunters. Once the Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorHoliday weekends in Saugatuck-Douglas mean serious fun. With July 4 falling on a Thursday this year, why not expand your fun two or three more days?Saugatuck’s annual July 4 parade has returned post-Covid to smalltown epic proportions, packed with merry-making units starting 11 a.m. Thursday from the Saugatuck High School campus, marching down Read More…