By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — It was Paw Paw 55, Sturgis 44 in boys basketball action.Paw Paw had quarter leads of 12-6, 27-25, and 40-25.For Paw Paw, Truman Brennan: 18 pts, 3 Reb, 7 Steals, 3 AssistsKaelin Tate: 14 pts, 7 Reb, 3 Steals, 4 AssistsCoach Aaron Beery: “The Red Wolves started the season Read More…
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Wiley jet skis across Lake Michigan to Chicago
By James Windell You never know what someone of a certain age and a little bit of both time and money will think of next.Take Kirk Wiley for instance. He had a brainstorm. Which had to do with his jet ski.“I wondered if I could jet ski to Chicago?” Wiley said the other night at Read More…
Sgt. Pat Carlotto sues South Haven, claims discrimination
By James Windell Sgt. Pat Carlotto, who had served as interim police chief for the South Haven Police Department in both 2024 and 2025, has sued the City of South Haven because he was not selected for the position of Police Chief.The case Pat Carlotto v. City of South Haven (Case No. 1:25-cv-01557) was filed Read More…
Jazz Festival creator receives proclamation from South Haven
By James Windell Larry Brown, who created and ran the South Haven Jazz Festival for the past eight years, was honored by Mayor Annie Brown with a Proclamation.The proclamation was awarded to Brown at the South Haven City Council meeting on December 1, 2025.Mayor Brown’s proclamation honors Brown because “through his vision and passion for Read More…
Four friends create lighted trees for South Haven
By James Windell When four Indiana Avenue neighbors who are buddies get together, you never know what they will come up with.But Jeremy Buckingham, who goes by the nickname of Sparky – because, he thinks, he has a sparkling personality, came up with a, well, a sparkling idea. Why not light up trees on Indiana Read More…
Working smoke alarm is credited with saving Mattawan resident in structure fire
At approximately 8:50 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, Mattawan Fire, Mattawan Rescue, and Van Buren Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire.Upon arrival, crews found a single-wide trailer that was approximately 50 percent involved with heavy fire conditions. All occupants had safely exited the home. However, eight cats were initially unaccounted Read More…
Paw Paw Launches New “Christmas in the Village” Celebration
Paw Paw will sparkle with holiday cheer this season as the community debuts its new Christmas in the Village celebration – two days of festivities, local spirit, and small-town magic.The event kicks off Friday, Dec. 12, with the Lighted Holiday Parade at 6 p.m. through downtown, led by this year’s Grand Marshals, Roman and Ava Read More…
Sand pleads no contest to third-degree CSC charges; other charges dropped
Sentencing scheduled for Jan. 23 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director This article has been updated to reflect the actual age of Sand as 34. The Commercial-News apologizes for the error. CENTREVILLE — A former contracted food service employee at Mendon Junior/Senior High School pleaded no contest Monday to two criminal sexual conduct charges in St. Joseph Read More…
Santa’s arrival marks midway highlight of ‘Dashing Through Downtown’
Santa Claus arrived Friday for “Dashing Through Downtown” in Sturgis. He arrived with escort from city of Sturgis fire engine, preceded by Sturgis High School’s marching band, proceeding from the depot to Free Church Park, where revelers could meet him and take part in additional holiday activities. It was part of a 3-day festival that Read More…