By Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us Read More…
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Lawton falls in district finals
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON — Lawton’s football season came to an end in the second week off the playoffs with a 26-0 loss to Schoolcraft in Friday’s district title game.Lawton’s season ends at 7-4. Schoolcraft takes a 9-2 record into the regional title game on Friday.Schoolcraft scored in the first quarter for a 6-0 lead Read More…
Mike’s Musings: The True Spirit of Christmas Lives in Helping Others
As the Christmas season approaches, the lights, music, and festive cheer remind us of joy, family, and tradition. But amid the celebration, it’s also a time to remember what this season truly represents — compassion, generosity, and community. For many families, Christmas isn’t about abundance or gifts under the tree; it’s about simply getting through Read More…
Mayor Annie Brown re-elected as South Haven mayor
By James Windell South Haven Mayor Annie Brown presented a proclamation on Monday, November 3, 2025, proclaiming November as National Care at Home Month.Although November is officially recognized nationwide as National Care at Home Month, by observing the month on a local level helps to highlight the importance of home-based care, including home health, hospice, Read More…
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Riverwoods
By James Windell “It was December 4 two years ago when I made the initial request to the DNR leadership asking them about buying this property for a recreational park,” Scott Reinert said on Friday, November 7, 2025, at as ribbon cutting ceremony at Riverwoods Park. It’s two years later and I’m pleased to say Read More…
Weather buoy returns to port
The Lake Michigan weather buoy that provides information to anglers and boaters off the shore of South Haven was returned to port for the winter months on Saturday.The buoy is maintained by LimnoTech of Ann Arbor in collaboration with the South Haven Steelheaders, City of South Haven, and VanBuren County. 100% of the funds for this station come Read More…
Iconic Merson store succumbs to fire
By Gari Voss The call came to Gobles Pine Grove Fire Chief Brian Cronk at 5:58am that smoke was pouring from the northwest section of Merson Store at M-40 and 102nd Avenue. By the time Gobles Pine Grove and Allegan Fire Departments arrived a little after 6am, the store was engulfed in flames and moving Read More…
Paw Paw Launches New “Christmas in the Village” Celebration December 12th – 13th
PAW PAW – 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, Read More…
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Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us what Read More…
Sturgis City Commission: Perez continues as mayor, Mullins chosen as VP
Frank Perez on Nov. 10 was reappointed mayor of Sturgis, in a 5-4 vote. Jeff Mullins, 1st Precinct commissioner, was named vice mayor, also by a 5-4 vote. The decisions came during the board’s annual organizational meeting. Richard Bir, also representing 1st precinct, had served as vice mayor for the past year. Perez was appointed Read More…