Rick Snyder’s Vision for Education: A Bold Step for the 2026 ElectionChampioning the Future of LearningIn the rapidly shifting landscapes of politics and policy, it is rare to encounter a leader who prioritizes the foundational pillars of society—education being chief among them. Rick Snyder’s initiative to focus on education in the 2026 election is nothing Read More…
By James Windell “When I heard the school was closing, I cried,” says Lois Brigham, the St. Basil School Board President. “There were a lot of factors that went into it, but I wish it were not happening.”Brigham, who was also a teacher at the school, was not the only person shocked and stunned by Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent South Haven’t baseball team lost 2-1 to Holland Christian on May 27 in first-round actionSouth Haven’s season ended at 15-10.South Haven coach Dave McWhinnie commented:“It was a good game, right down to the wire. They played a little bit cleaner than we did. In a tight game, it comes down to who Read More…
By James Windell It was supposed to be the St. Basil Catholic School Board’s final meeting.But the May 27, 2025 meeting, at which several parents attended, went from an emotional outpouring from parents and Board members, some of whom no longer send their children to the school that is closing on June 5, to a Read More…
What was once a plain brick wall at Paw Paw High School (PPHS) has been transformed into a stunning 1,800 square foot mural by Detroit-based artist Marlo Broughton and students from PPHS. To celebrate the completion of the mural, students recently nominated teachers, administrators, and even Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to accept the ice bucket challenge to Read More…
LAWRENCE – Brock Thumm has been selected as the new K-12 principal at Lawrence Public Schools, according to a press release from LPS Superintendent Ryan Williamson.Williamson said of Thumm’s selection, “This decision reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring a strong, stable, and supportive learning environment for all students. As we make this transition, we want Read More…
Paw Paw Memorial Day services were held Memorial Day morning at Veterans Park after the parade. The speaker was Airman Bennett Cooper of Paw Paw.This was the first time since WWII that a World War II veteran was not present for this service. Our WWII generation is quickly disappearing as with past generations.Bob Adams and Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – At the Lawton Village Council’s Tuesday, May 27, meeting, Lawton Village Council President Josh Appleby brought the village rental ordinance update to the floor for discussion, as the village attorney was present to address questions.Lawton Village Manager Todd Hackenberg recommended an implementation date longer than 30 days to educate Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director BERRIEN SPRINGS — When you face a team that has lost only one game all year, as Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team did in the MHSAA Division 3 district final against Buchanan Thursday, May 29, you have to know what to expect to try and counter what makes the opposition great. Read More…