David Ward Hartwell, 80, of Paw Paw, passed away at his home Sunday, May 22, 2022, with his loving wife by his side. He was born Sept. 11, 1941, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of the late Vern Ward Hartwell and Irene Belle (Mochmer) Hartwell.Dave proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps Read More…
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Obituary-Mable Ruth Cole
Mable Ruth Cole, 82, of Lawton, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was born Sept. 17, 1939, in Daniels, West Virginia, the daughter of Della and Edith Lester.Mable was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed her time spent at home with her family Read More…
Obituary-David Conner
David Conner, of Paw Paw, passed away at his home at the age of 92 on Monday, May 16, 2022. Dave was born in Three Rivers, MI, Dec. 3, 1929, the only son to the late Levi Conner and Ester (Hoger) Conner.Dave lived a fulfilling and rewarding life. He served his country in the Army Read More…
Palisades Nuclear Plant shuts down early
COVERT – Control room operators at Entergy’s Palisades Power Plant safely removed the nuclear reactor from service for the final time on May 20. The plant was originally scheduled to permanently shut down on May 31, but after careful monitoring, operators made the conservative decision to shut down the plant early due to the performance Read More…
Lawton girls track captures regional title
by Ben MurphySports Writer Lawton girls win regional championship, boys place thirdThe Lawton track and field teams had quite the day on their home track on Friday, when they hosted a Division 3 regional meet. The Blue Devils had the girls’ claim enough points to become regional champions, and the boys were able to rack Read More…
Area towns to observe Memorial Day
PAW PAW – Paw Paw’s 102nd annual Memorial Day service, under the auspices of the American Legion McGowan-Johnson Post 68, Paw Paw, will be held Monday, May 30, with the annual parade stepping off at 10 a.m. from the 120 Taphouse & Bistro parking lot, via Michigan Avenue to the Maple City Veterans’ Memorial Park Read More…
Obituary-Scott Zoll
Scott Zoll age 51, passed away on May 17, 2022 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.Scott was born November 19, 1970 in Allegan and graduated from Allegan High SchoolBesides being an outstanding athlete thru his school years, he was an excellent skier. While living in Lake St. Louis he skied with an award-winning water ski Read More…
Obituary-William Meshkin
William Meshkin of Mesquite, Texas passes away May 18, 2022. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 2, 1937, to John and Della Meshkin, He was raised on the family farm near Allegan, Michigan. He started school at the Horseshoe School, a one-room school with eight grades near Grand Junction, Michigan. He went on Read More…
Obituary-Dawn Yvonne Snyder
Dawn Yvonne Snyder, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born August 7, 1946 to Bruce and Stella Kolhoff in Allegan MI.Dawn took her love of sewing and started her career working at Friedlens Coat Factory in Allegan. When Friedlens closed she transitioned Read More…
Obituary-Alejandrino “Chili” Mateos-Flores
Alejandrino “Chili” Mateos-Flores of Fennville, passed away on May 15, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born to his parents Balbino Mateos-Villalva, and Maurilia Flores-Ruiz on September 27, 2005, in Tlapa de Comonfort, Mexico. Alejandrino was a tenth grader in the Fennville Public Schools and cherished all his friendships and Read More…

