By Donald Talonen Pingree Park, formerly the property of Mr. T.M. Russell, is historically significant for being the location of the original courthouse in Allegan. While no official buildings have been present on the property since around 1865, in the early 1900s, the park area was utilized by traveling circuses. It’s safe to say that Read More…
Here I go again. One of my favorite rants is “Why do we send so much money and weapons to Ukraine to further a war they will never win?As a country we are nearly $34 trillion in debt and have a homeless problem that gets greater by the day. Our groceries and gas are on Read More…
The Chambers County School District hosted Board Recognition for the District’s Academic “Top 3” at the Chambers County School Board Meeting. LaFayette High School “Top Three” were 1) Danasia Thomas, #2) Ny’aiza Linson, and 3) Deaundra Vines. Valley High School “Top Three” were 1) Jackson Sanders, #2) Nevaeh Crane and 3) Lily Smith. CCSD Superintendent, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – The Paw Paw baseball team on May 21 swept a doubleheader from South Haven on senior night. Pitching from Dylan Abnet and Jake Hindenach were dominant.In game No. 1 the Red Wolves won 7-3. Abnet threw a complete game, no earned runs, and struck out nine. Leading the offense Read More…
Russell George Heinzen, 85, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2024, at Rose Arbor, Kalamazoo. Cremation has taken place. He was born July 8, 1938, in Maple Plain, Minnesota, the son of Harvey Heinzen and Florence (Japps) Heinzen.On June 29, 1997, he married the love of his life; Ruth Elizabeth (Allen) Heinzen, Read More…
The 104th annual Paw Paw Memorial Day Program which followed the Memorial Day Parade, was held Monday, May 27, at Maple City Veterans’ Park. Despite a rain mist in the air and temperatures in the upper 50s, the event was well attended. This year’s Parade Marshals were Phil and Ruth Coulson. Paw Paw High School Read More…
Sturgis Public Schools has established a cell phone policy for students. It encompasses additional phone-type devices, such as Apple Watch. Families and students were notified directly this week regarding the policy. Prior to setting the guidelines, the district consulted stakeholders through a community “visioning” session to explore the impact of cell phone use and student Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The City of Three Rivers will be trying again to receive funds from the state for lead line replacement, but a note from their previous application could be a speed bump to getting funding in their newest attempt. On Tuesday, the Three Rivers City Commission approved a 2024 Read More…
by Jim Whitehouse “I’m about to turn off my light,” I say to my beloved wife Marsha, as I put my book down on the nightstand next to the bed. “Already?” she says, turning a page in her own book. “Yup,” I say. “I’m not all that tired, but there’s a really violent part of Read More…