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Pullman sergeant dies in non-combat accident

Pullman sergeant dies in non-combat accident

ByEditorial StaffJun 25, 20252 min read

The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Saul Fabian Gonzalez, 26, died this week in Iraq.Gonzalez was from Pullman.According to the DOD’s news release, Sergeant Gonzalez died on Tuesday, June 17, in Erbil, Iraq.…

Unconscious person found floating in water hospitalized

Unconscious person found floating in water hospitalized

ByEditorial StaffJun 25, 20251 min read

South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded to a report of a person in distress on Lake Michigan approximately five miles south of the lighthouse on Monday evening. SHAES was dispatched at 6 p.m.A boater reported finding an unconscious person…

Life Rings and lifeguards trigger discussion again at City Council

Life Rings and lifeguards trigger discussion again at City Council

ByEditorial StaffJun 25, 20253 min read

James Windell The South Haven City Council accepted the donation of 11 Life Rings to help improve beach and river safety.While accepting the donation presented by Mandy and Ryan Servatius at the regular City Council meeting on June 16, 2025,…

Paw Paw Service League makes $2,000 for ballistic shields for police department

Paw Paw Service League makes $2,000 for ballistic shields for police department

ByEditorial StaffJun 25, 20252 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Service League recently made a $2,000 contribution to the American Legion Post 68, to purchase Ballistic Shields for the Paw Paw Village Police Department.GVA (Gun Violence America) reported 971 cases…

Carpenter named Director of Curriculum

Carpenter named Director of Curriculum

ByEditorial StaffJun 25, 20252 min read

PAW PAW – As the new director of curriculum and instruction for Paw Paw Public Schools, Susanne Carpenter brings over 30 years of experience in public education. She has served as a su-perintendent, elementary principal, instructional specialist, teacher and adjunct…

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Sports

Saugatuck golf places 8th at state

Saugatuck golf places 8th at state

ByEditorial StaffJun 11, 20251 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorBIG RAPIDS—It was another top-10 finish for the Saugatuck boys golf team at the Division 4 State Finals Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7.Competing at Katke Golf Course on the campus of Ferris State University, the…

Otsego girls soccer suffers regional loss

Otsego girls soccer suffers regional loss

ByEditorial StaffJun 11, 20251 min read

A strong defensive unit has been the calling card for the girls soccer team throughout the season.Just how good has the Bulldogs’ defense been?Consider this: Through its first 17 games of the season, Otsego had 12 shutouts with the Bulldogs…

Gobles softball ends with 23-7 record

Gobles softball ends with 23-7 record

ByEditorial StaffJun 11, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — Gobles softball season came to a close with a 23-7 record with a 13-2 loss to Mendon in the district finals.Erica Barber took the loss for Gobles in the pitcher’s circle, with 10 hits. Riley…

TR baseball rides massive first inning to regional title; bow out in state quarters

TR baseball rides massive first inning to regional title; bow out in state quarters

ByRobert TomlinsonJun 8, 20259 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STEVENSVILLE — The Cinderella run for Three Rivers’ baseball team through the Division II baseball playoffs reached its highest high and its final conclusion Saturday in Stevensville. Coming off the heels of an upset win over…

TR baseball upsets Niles, notches first regional game win in school history

TR baseball upsets Niles, notches first regional game win in school history

ByEditorial StaffJun 6, 20256 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Prior to this year, Three Rivers’ baseball team had only been to the regional round of the MHSAA Division 2 tournament once in its history.After notching their second-ever district title last week after knocking…

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Columns

Blue Star

Blue Star

ByEditorial StaffJun 11, 20253 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorWe’re No. 119Great news! The latest clickbait poll — this by Careerminds — ranks Saugatuck No. 119 among U.S. spots to micro-retire, i.e. take timeout before you burnout.Tell the boss to shove it, grab your foam rubber fingers…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

ByEditorial StaffJun 11, 20256 min read

    Over the past three decades and a sprinkling of years I have been fortunate to know a now-retired professor of mathematics at a small university here in Michigan.  Someone once said, “Math is just numbers,” but the subject is…

Mike’s Musings: My Father My Hero

Mike’s Musings: My Father My Hero

ByEditorial StaffJun 11, 20253 min read

(I wrote this a few years ago but wanted share it again. Heck I might share this column over and over for years to come. The man meant so much to me)This week I give pause to reflect on my…

Out and About: Laundry, Water Festival, and facts

Out and About: Laundry, Water Festival, and facts

ByEditorial StaffJun 6, 20253 min read

“Believe nothing that you hear, and only one half that you see.” -Edgar Allan PoeI have a very curious mind. Lately, I’ve been wondering about what happens in the dryer when you dry a load of laundry. After each drying…

May I Walk with You? PEANUTS

May I Walk with You? PEANUTS

ByEditorial StaffJun 6, 20252 min read

I don’t know anyone who has not enjoyed the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schultz, but did you know what the Charlie Schultz Philosophy is? It was shared by a friend with the Exodus 90 group at dinner. It is…

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