By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW TWP. – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that on Jan. 8, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies, along with the Paw Paw Fire Department, were dispatched to an active structure fire in the 38000 block of 64th Avenue, Paw Paw Township. While working to suppress the Read More…
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Paw Paw Village Council approves Strand Theater’s request to seek final approval with MLCC
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Village Council Monday night, Jan. 12, adopted the Local Government Approval Resolution for the Strand Theater to apply for a Redevelopment Liquor License for the theater.With preliminary approval by the Paw Paw Village Council final approval lies with the State Liquor Control Commission when it Read More…
Indivisible holds candlelight vigil for ICE shooting victim
PAW PAW – Indivisible Paw Paw joined more than 1,000 demonstrations last weekend as part of the “ICE Out for Good” weekend (Jan. 10-11), that took place across the United States to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and demand accountability for lost lives.On Friday, Jan. 9, Indivisible Paw Paw held a Candlelight Vigil in Read More…
Albion Elks Lodge Donates $6,000 to Local Food Access
By Maggie LaNoue The Albion Elks Lodge #1798 recently presented a $6,000 donation to the Community Table of Albion, marking the largest single contribution the lodge has made to the local food assistance program and bringing its three-year total support to $12,000. The presentation took place during a lodge meeting at the Albion Elks Lodge, Read More…
Wrestling Roundup Three Rivers undefeated atTR Super Duals
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ wrestling team earned an undefeated 5-0 record at the Three Rivers Super Duals Saturday.The Wildcats defeated Constantine 55-22, Thornapple Kellogg 68-10, Portage Northern 62-11, Hamilton 73-6, and Niles 69-9.Ten wrestlers earned medals on the day for Three Rivers. Going 5-0 on the day were Owen Moreland, Kyler Snellenberger, Brody Morrill, Read More…
Bowling Roundup Three Rivers rolls past Vicksburg
KALAMAZOO — Three Rivers’ bowling teams took home victories against Vicksburg Monday at Airway Fun Center in Kalamazoo.The boys’ team defeated the Bulldogs 19.5-10.5, squeaking out the victory in the last few frames. Nick Allen led the Wildcats with a 234, Ashton Lahman had a 224, and Mason Wolfe had a 204 to round out Read More…
Out and About: New Year, grilled cheese, and a few facts
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” -Eleanor RooseveltWelcome 2026. May this year bring us all more together and more understanding of our fellow man than we did in 2025. I’m thinking that if we all Read More…
Flower power: Constantine grad, former Sturgis flower shop owner leads floral design for award-winning Rose Parade float
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director PASADENA, Calif. — One of the great American traditions on New Year’s Day has been the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., which has been held on New Year’s Day nearly every year since 1890. The parade features brightly-colored flower-adorned floats, marching bands, and equestrian units, and is watched by hundreds of Read More…
Dog rescued from icy water south of Colon
COLON — A dog was rescued by from an icy channel by local firefighters Sunday near Colon.According to a post on Facebook from the Colon Community Fire and Rescue, at 10:19 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to Long Lake Road south of Colon for a report of a dog that broke through the ice on the Read More…
TR celebrates New Year’s Eve with Riviera’s ‘Midnight on Main’
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A group of revelers rung in 2026 with an annual celebration at the Riviera Theatre in downtown Three Rivers last week.The Riviera hosted its 17th “Midnight on Main” event on New Year’s Eve, bringing out a festive crowd inside the theater for live music, activities, and a balloon Read More…