In December I wrote our list of Christmas cards was shrinking each year. Often this was because a friend had passed away. Our card would come back with a yellow USPS sticker saying it was undeliverable and the person’s address unknown.Each time it was a grim feeling. Pat would do some searching and eventually learn Read More…
You gotta feel for small businesses. Not only are their pricing and services under attack by big box stores and internet giants from here and China, they must weave through a ton of regulations placed on them by the government.The Michigan State Legislature is now getting in the act, enacting several minimum increases through 2028. Read More…
By James Windell A decades-long resident of South Haven was presented with a proclamation from Mayor Annie Brown at the South Haven City Council meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025.The proclamation read at the council meeting noted that Tom Renner has been “a dedicated and beloved member of the South Haven community for over 60 Read More…
By James Windell Despite threats of a lawsuit and other consequences, the South Haven City Council at their regular meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025, passed a resolution pertaining to Short Term Rentals (STR).Resolution 2025—09 proposed an additional six-month extension on the registration and commencement of any new STR businesses and the cancellation of the Read More…
By James Windell A resolution to permit the serving and consumption of alcohol at events at the South Haven Center for the Arts was approved by the South Haven City Council at their regular bimonthly meeting on February 3, 2025.In the past, the City Council has approved resolutions and license agreements which allow alcohol service Read More…
The Paw Paw Police Department took report Jan. 31 of destruction that had occurred at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Paw Paw. Paw Paw Chief of Police Eric Rottman said it is unknown when the damage occurred and there are currently no suspects. “It is unfortunate that this damage took place. It is not the first time Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – At the Jan. 28, Lawton Village Council meeting, council members continued discussion on whether to pursue a special police millage or police special assessment.Lawton Village Council President Josh Appleby brought up discussion about a special police millage or police special assessment. He said that as a village in the Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.comil.com PAW PAW – This year’s inductees to the Paw Paw Hall of Fame include Eric Laskovy, Perry Richardson, and Michael Roy. The trio will be inducted in ceremonies to be held Feb. 14, at ap-proximately 7:15 p.m. at the Paw Paw High School gymnasium.Laskovy, a 1993 PPHS graduate, excelled in football, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE — Lawrence enjoyed a 60-14 win over Eau Claire on Monday.Senior Hailey Camp had 21 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks for Lawrence.Senior Brooklyn Remelts had 12 points while sophomore Colleen McCaw had 11 points.On Feb. 4, it was Lawrence 40 and Bangor 34Camp had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 12 Read More…
The Leisure Hour Club located next to the Kalamazoo River at 211 Market Place, in Albion, opened its doors at 4 p.m. Sunday for a final send off. Michigan’s oldest member only club could no longer afford to operate in its current form. They were in the process of buying their building, but now those Read More…