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Obituary: Harold (Dutch) Duringer

Obituary: Harold (Dutch) Duringer

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20243 min read

Long-time resident of Paw Paw, MI, Harold (Dutch) Duringer passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2024, just two weeks shy of his 96th birthday. The son of Herbert and Irene (Cole) Duringer, he was born in Blue Island,…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20245 min read

Should we worry Mother Earth is trying to kill us before we kill her? Might be. There is information about that possible threat in nearly all reliable print and online newspapers.  Gari Voss has elegantly written well-researched Allegan County News articles…

Mike’s Musings: A day in my life- I don’t wish it on anyone

Mike’s Musings: A day in my life- I don’t wish it on anyone

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20243 min read

Sometimes being a small business owner simply sucks. So much responsibility, and not enough time to enjoy life.Here’s an example, of one day last week. As usual I start my workday at 6 am. I figure I can get a…

Lawrence girls finish at .500

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE – Rasaun Brown coached Lawrence girls basketball team in Brown’s fifth season as skipper and the squad was 12-12, 7-11(Southwest 10), 5-1(non league) and placed eighth in the league.Carolina Mancera scored 36 points in a game…

Arrest made in $700,000 Hartford Casino heist

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20243 min read

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced on March 6 that Jesus Gaytan-Garcia has been charged in a criminal complaint with theft from the Hartford location of the Four Winds Casino, which is owned and operated…

Three fire departments battle house blaze

Three fire departments battle house blaze

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20241 min read

The Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department responded early Saturday, March 9, to the Bellware Subdivision, Waverly Township, for a fully involved house fire. The Michigan State Police Fire Marshal was at the scene Monday, March 11, to try and determine…

Detroit Lions star gives shoutout to Lawrence Tigers varsity basketball team

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20242 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE – A Detroit Lions star football player recently gave a shout out on social media to the Lawrence Tigers varsity basketball team and their quest for a repeat basketball district championship.In a Facebook post by…

Mattawan wrestlers are all-staters

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN – Mattawan sent two wrestlers to the state finals on Friday at Saturday at Detroit’s Ford Field and both were all-staters for finishing in the top eight.“Elyse (Morales) finished her season at 21-3 and third in…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20244 min read

When my great grandfather and his family settled in southeastern Minnesota, they found part of their homestead had berry bushes, fruit and plum trees.During the growing season they ate their fill. Everything else was dried and preserved for winter. Although…

Mike’s Musings: Why the U.s. is the best in the world

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20243 min read

Despite my rantings about corruption in government, I still believe the United States is the best country in the world. Yes we have our failings, but overall our republic should be at the top of any list.Not so says U.S.…

Obituary: Barbara Jean (Gregersen) Galusky

Obituary: Barbara Jean (Gregersen) Galusky

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20241 min read

Barbara Jean (Gregersen) Galusky, 85, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at her home in Kalamazoo. She was born Dec. 26, 1938, in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Mervin Gregersen and Kathryn (Cunic) Gregersen.Barbara spent the majority of…

Obituary: Karen Michelle Ayres

Obituary: Karen Michelle Ayres

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20242 min read

Karen Michelle Ayres, 66, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born April 22, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Leonard Mann and Eunice (Granat) Mann.Karen devoted her working years…

Election results tabulated despite tornado warning

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20242 min read

PAW PAW – The 2024 Presidential Primary election cycle was historical in more ways than one, according to Van Buren County Clerk Suzie Roehm, commenting on the election held Tuesday, Feb. 27.“First, we implemented Early Voting for the first time…

Hartford hires new city manager

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20242 min read

HARTFORD – The City of Hartford has announced that Nicol Brown has been named the new city manager for Hartford. Brown will begin her new role on Wednesday, March 6.Brown previously served as the executive director for the St. Joseph…

Obituary: Augusta Jean (Montai) Dahms

Obituary: Augusta Jean (Montai) Dahms

Editorial StaffFeb 28, 20243 min read

Augusta Jean (Montai) Dahms, 92, died peacefully on Feb. 16, 2024, at Maple Lake Assisted Living, Paw Paw. She was born March 26, 1931, in Watervliet, MI, to August and Gertrude (Heuermann) Montai.Jean graduated from Watervliet High School in 1950.…

Gobles eighth-grade girls triumph

Editorial StaffFeb 28, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – The eighth girls basketball team is at 4-5 with 21-13 win at home v. Delton-Kellogg last week.The Tigers came out pressing and playing tough defense and fell behind 2-4 after the 1st quarter then after…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffFeb 28, 20244 min read

If you are a Republican, the Democrat next door is not your enemy, nor vice versa. If you are pro-life and your neighbor down the street supports Planned Parenthood, he or she is not your enemy.  If you believe in enforcing gun laws,…

Almena Township Board asks for Supervisor’s resignation

Almena Township Board asks for Supervisor’s resignation

Editorial StaffFeb 28, 20243 min read

With no contact from the Almena Township Supervisor Bill VanTassel to the Almena Township Board since early last December, the Almena Township Board at its Wednesday, Feb. 21, meeting, approved a resolution requesting his resignation. Township board members are shown…

Metzger named new probate judge

Metzger named new probate judge

Editorial StaffFeb 28, 20242 min read

Susan Metzger LANSING – On Feb. 13, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Susan Metzger to the Van Buren County Probate Court. It was one of four appointments announced by the governor.Metzger is a solo practitioner with a primary practice of domestic…