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- Life as Performance Art
A good friend once said that contentment was an act of radical defiance. That was interesting, and she went on to explain, “No one wants to be content. It’s like settling, like saying something is good enough or almost good. Worse, they’ve got it in for anyone who claims to be contented because that means you’re happy, and Read More… - Lawton boys open with winBy John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON – Coach Matt Smith’s Lawton boys basketball team opened is season Monday with a 38-23 win over Marcellus. Lawton plays in the Southwestern Athletic Conference and last year finished the season at 14-11. “We completed the year by winning our third straight district championship, but also had key wins throughout the Read More…
- Obituary: John A. AdrianceJohn Adriance passed away Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo. John was born March 6, 1937 in Kalamazoo, son of the late John and Lillian Adriance. John was a lifelong member of Covey Hill Baptist Church as well as serving as a board member for RBM Ministries. He also served as Choir Director and Read More…
- Mike’s Musings: Time to say good riddance to UN
My progressive friends may “go bananas” over this thought, but I believe the U.S. should contemplate withdrawing from the United Nations.Yes, it is “radical” but what does this once very useful organization do for the U.S? I would argue it has become too big and bureaucratic, and divisive to get anything of substance done.All the Read More… - Parade, Christmas tree lighting usher in Paw Paw holidays
Inclement weather forced the Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to cancel Friday night’s Dec. 1, “A Cozy Christmas in the Village,” with the community tree lighting. However, the village Christmas tree located in front of the Carnegie Center, 129 S. Kalamazoo St. was lit without the fanfare to usher in the village’s holiday season. Read More… - Life as Performance Art
Don, whose last name I have forgotten, had been a career, a Drill Instructor on Paris Island, and finally hung up his hat after thirty years. Too young to sit around at home or drink too much at the VFW Hall, he took a job as the “maintenance guy” at the place where I had Read More… - Obituary: Helen Cecilia Hemenway
Helen Cecilia Hemenway, 95, of Decatur, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November, 21, 2023 . She was born in Paw Paw, MI on May 13, 1928 to Maurice and Marie White. She was one of 12 children.Helen met the love of her life, Archie C. Hemenway in 1946 while working at a Read More… - Mike’s Musings: Are we in Danger of losing Free Speech?
All I want for Christmas is the return of free speech to America and the rest of the world. Free speech, long a credo of Democracy, has been hijacked by those that can’t stand others having a differing opinion. Thus, they attempt to silence us, by calling what we say “disinformation” or labeling us nazis Read More… - Paw Paw Rotary Santa Run to be held Saturday, December 9
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Area Rotary Club will host its 12th Annual 5K Santa Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk, Saturday, Dec. 9, at Freshwater Community Church, 600 East Michigan Ave., Paw Paw.Proceeds from the run will be used to further the Rotary Club’s efforts locally and worldwide.Doors open Read More… - Mattawan remembers fallen firefighter
On Wednesday night, Nov. 22, at the Van Buren County Courthouse, family, friends, and members of the Mattawan Fire District gathered on the north lawn of the courthouse to remember Mattawan Fire District fallen firefighter Nathan Fruin. Fruin passed away Feb. 26, 2013, in the line of duty. His name was placed on a marker Read More… - Lawrence, Lawton holiday events plannedBy Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE The eighth annual Lawrence Hometown Christmas Celebration will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, with a full day of events, culminating with a Light Up Christmas Parade at 6 p.m.The day begins with a breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Lawrence American Legion Hall.From 9 a.m.to 4 p.m., a Read More…
- Do you need help? Write Us!Do you need help? Write Us!It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make Christmas a happy occasion.Inflation Read More…
- Gobles varsity boys eye improvementBy John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — Gobles varsity boys basketball John Curtis will be seeking plenty of improvement for this season.Curtis previously coached the Goble girls varsity for 18 years and have a 304-107 career record.Gobles competes in the SAC Valley Conference.“Last year the team finished with a 4-19 record and it was a pretty rough Read More…
- Life as Performance Art
“They don’t make Thanksgivings like they used to,” Ol’ Curdlepuss moaned the other day. “Back when I was growing up it was pretty good, but not so much anymore. It isn’t the way it used to be.” He didn’t wait for me to respond but sailed straight into his list of complaints: The ‘pretty good’ of Read More… - Obituary: Marietta Victoria (Schmidt) Bailey
Marietta Victoria (Schmidt) Bailey, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born Dec. 11, 1946, in Saarbrucken, Germany, the daughter of the late Robert Schmidt and Irmgard Appel.Marietta’s childhood was lived on the farm in Paw Paw with her grandparents, Stanley and Victoria Schmidt.Marietta was a Read More… - Obituary: Charles Duane Sherburn
Charles Duane Sherburn, 90, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully at his home, Nov. 10, 2023. Charles was born Sept. 29, 1933, in Decatur, Michigan, to William Sr., and Arieta (Jones) Sherburn.Charles started his life in Decatur, however, the family moved to a few different places before settling in Mattawan. His family always called him Read More… - Obituary: Archibald Robert Earl
Archibald Robert Earl, 98, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at his home. He was born June 12, 1925, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Archibald Jeffrey Earl and Alta Margaret (Ayling) Earl.Archibald was proud to have served in the Army during World War WII. After his time in the service, he Read More… - Obituary: Patricia Grossman
Patricia Grossman, 95, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at her home in Lawrence. She was born Jan. 21, 1928, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Neil Abrams and Clara (Jackson) Abrams.Patricia was a graduate of Western Michigan University. She was very proud to say that Western Michigan was the only school Read More… - Gobles freshman runner caps off strong season
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Libby Smith had quite a season as a freshman for Gobles’ cross country team.Smith was seventh in the Division 4 state in 18:58.3.Her personal record was 18:41.0, which she met earlier in the season.“Our team did really great this year,” she said. “We had many first places or close to Read More… - Antwerp Township Senior Services honor local veterans
MATTAWAN – The atmosphere at the Antwerp Township Senior Center was filled with gratitude and a strong sense of community as Mattawan Consolidated School students gathered to honor local veterans for Veterans Day.Students were thrilled to be guests at a luncheon hosted by Antwerp Township Senior Services. Mattawan Boy Scout Troop 161 took part to Read More…