By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON — Lawton’ soccer team delivered a dominant performance Friday night, shutting out Coloma 8-0 to improve to 5-3 on the season.Junior Lilleonah Mandujano paced the offensive surge with a hat trick, while Senior Maya Tag and Juniors Allyson French and Gabi Mendez each added a goal. Freshmen Joanna Casarrubias and Maddie Read More…
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Mike’s Musings: RIP Spirit, you were mocked by many, but this frequent traveler loved you
The news that Spirit Airlines has shut down operations after more than three decades in the sky feels like the end of an era—and not just for bargain travelers. For this frequent Spirit traveler, the news was devastating. I woke up to it early Saturday morning. In only a few hours I was to fly Read More…
Council addresses several issues at May 4 meeting
By James Windell After a lengthy Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, the members of the South Haven City Council faced a long agenda for its regular first-Monday-of-the-month meeting.However, apparently the Committee of the Whole meetings are w working, or council members are too burned out after several hours of meetings Read More…
Your pet can be the Pet Mayor of South Haven
By James Windell We know your beloved pet runs your household, but does your dog or cat have the right stuff to run the City of South Haven?If you think they have what it takes, Al-Van Humane Society has a perfect opportunity for you and your pet. You can nominate your dog or cat or Read More…
South Haven Rotary celebrates 70th Anniversary
By Tom Renner The Rotary Club of South Haven marked its 70th year of service to the community and beyond with an anniversary celebration on Friday, May 1. The club was chartered in February, 1956 with an initial membership of 25, all men. Today the club’s roll totals 65 men and women.The City of South Haven, Read More…
South Haven History Club going to national finals for 17th Year
By James Windell When the South Haven History Club went to the State competition for National History Day recently, they garnered lots of compliments.“There were a lot of compliments given to me that South Haven students really represent themselves well,” Julie Sheppard, the South Haven History Club teacher, said in a recent interview. “People appreciated Read More…
Grieving family challenges state drunk driving laws
By Elizabeth Ferszt One year ago last month, the Seifried family of Allegan County experienced the worst kind of tragedy possible: the loss of their 8-month-old daughter, Lucia Iris. On April 26, 2025, a drunk driver plowed into their front yard while the family was relaxing, watching the sunset over Base Line Lake, in Trowbridge Read More…
Local caterer donates 500 books for library book sale
Thanks to an extremely generous donation by local caterer Dorene Serbenski to the Friends of the Paw Paw District Library, the May 14-16, 2026 book sale at the Library will feature a wonderful selection of over five hundred cookbooks from her professional collection. In addition, this semi-annual event will include the usual large array of Read More…
Ribbon cutting held for Maple Lake pedestrian bridge
A ribbon cutting was held Saturday, May 2, for the new Maple Island Bridge. The new bridge is 200 feet long and was designed by Abonmarche Engineers and built by Riverworks Construction. It replaces a bridge that was built in the 1930s as part of Franklin Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration. The new bridge cost $772,953 Read More…
Sturgis school bond request fails at the polls
A bond renewal request for Sturgis Public Schools failed at the May 5 election. According to preliminary results from St. Joseph County clerk, the request was rejected by a vote of 1,501 to 1,277, or 54 to 46 percent. An extension would have maintained the millage rate at 7 mills, and allow the school district Read More…