Harvey Junior Hop, 95, of Paw Paw, formerly of Holland, MI, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Grand Pines Assisted Living, Grand Haven, MI. He was born March 14, 1927, in Holland, the son of James Hop and Laura (Mannes) Hop.Harvey spent his childhood days in Holland where he was born. He would hang Read More…
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Lawrence shows off new pavilion
The Lawrence Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) recently funded the construction of a new 30-by-40-foot pavilion in the Village of Lawrence Park. Lawrence DDA Chairperson Dale Griber said original DDA plans called for a new bandstand to be constructed. However, further DDA talks with the Lawrence Village Council opted for something that would see more public Read More…
Royalty chosen for Youth Fair
The 2022 Van Buren Youth Fair royalty were named Sunday, June 26, at the Van Buren Youth fairgrounds, Hartford. This year’s royalty includes from left, Duke – Blake Saidla, of Lawton, a member of the Porter Busy Fingers; Duchess – Natalie Reidenbach, of Paw Paw, a member of the Almena Happy Helpers; Princess – Reagan Read More…
Tour new fire department on July 7
Construction on the new Paw Paw Fire Department building on Gremps Street can be seen in photo above. On Thursday, July 7, the fire department will hold a beam signing and tour of the building, 832 S. Gremps St., from noon to 1 p.m. and then again from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is Read More…
Lawton Summerfest set for July 9
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer Lawton – Lawton Summerfest 2022 will be held July 9, in downtown Lawton with a full lineup of activities, concluding with a fireworks show at dusk. Main Street will be closed from 6 a.m. to midnight. A detour will be set up,The day’s activities begin at 8 a.m. with a Summerfest Read More…
Obituary: Kevin Lee Eichler
Kevin Lee Eichler, 67 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home. Born August 31, 1954 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lyle and Geraldine (Germaine) Eichler and the long-time fiancé of Heidi Stawiszynski-Clarke. Kevin attended Allegan High School and was a member of the Class of Read More…
Obituary: Dawn Annette Moss
Dawn Annette Moss, age 75, passed away on June 21st, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Frank, two children, Jason (Karen) Watson of Hastings, Dan (Erin) Watson of Fennville, two step-children Timothy (Sarah) Moss of Fruitport, Michael (Sara) Moss of Grandville, 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, with 2 more on the Read More…
Obituary: Gary Len Curtiss
Gary passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born one minute after his twin brother, Cary, on December 10, 1970 in Kalamazoo, the son of Leonard and Mary (Mannon) Curtiss. Gary was a 1989 Otsego High School graduate and worked for Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Lincoln never gave up, prevailed
By Mike WilcoxPublisherPerseverance is one of the most important quality traits. Too many of us give up at the slightest resistance and fail to accomplish our goals in life.One of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, is an example of persevering against all odds. We all know him as the president who fought the Civil War Read More…
Life as Performance Art
By G.C. StoppelNow and then a painting of three men at a writing table comes across my computer screen. They are working together on a document; more papers are beneath the table. They are John Adams, Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence.Soon the presented their final document to the Continental Congress Read More…