K & M Machine-Fabricating, Inc. in Cassopolis is proud to announce that Logan Pflug, Ross Beatty High School in Cassopolis, is the 2023 recipient of the Earl G. Marhanka Scholarship. This scholarship program was established in 2001 in … [Read more...] about Pflug Receives K & M Scholarship for Fall 2023
SongFarmers launch 1st Gathering
SongFarmers of Van Buren County invites any and all musicians and listeners to their first gathering, Sunday, May 21, 1:00 - 4:00pm, at the Porter Township Hall, 88040 M-40, Lawton. SongFarmers is an international non-profit … [Read more...] about SongFarmers launch 1st Gathering
Natural Resources Trust Fund grant hopes to create new state game park
LANSING, MI - State Rep. Pauline Wendzel helped pass legislation appropriating a $900,000 grant from the Natural Resources Trust Fund to create a new state game area on the banks of the Paw Paw River in Van Buren County. 351 pristine … [Read more...] about Natural Resources Trust Fund grant hopes to create new state game park
Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list updated: 58 species added, 36 removed, bringing list to 407 species
Trumpeter swans, whose populations have grown as a result of significant conservation efforts by many partners over decades, were recently removed from Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list to the list based on recent … [Read more...] about Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list updated: 58 species added, 36 removed, bringing list to 407 species
Want to Save on Property Taxes and Protect Michigan’s Family Forests? Then, Enroll in MDARD’s Qualified Forest Program
Applications for the 2024 tax year are due by September 1, 2023 LANSING— The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Qualified Forest Program (QFP) announced today it is now accepting applications for the 2024 tax year … [Read more...] about Want to Save on Property Taxes and Protect Michigan’s Family Forests? Then, Enroll in MDARD’s Qualified Forest Program
St. Mark’s Free Community Dinner for May
St. Mark’s Free Dinner will be from 5:30-6:30pm, Thursday May 18, 2023. The church is located at 412 Cedar Street, Paw Paw. The meal will consist of ham and au gratin potatoes, cole slaw and dessert. All in the community are welcome. … [Read more...] about St. Mark’s Free Community Dinner for May
Letter to the Editor
The Michigan State Legislature has the opportunity to act right now to ensure that Presidential elections will be governed by the “one person, one vote” system. They can vote to join the National Popular Vote Compact. This action would … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
Layman’s Corner
Q: We have enjoyed reading the Layman’s Corner Column, we find the answers helpful. We just wondered how the column got started. A: Thank you, we are always happy to hear of the positive impact the column makes in people’s lives. … [Read more...] about Layman’s Corner
Patricia A. (Pat, Trish) (Walther) Mason
January 5, 1934 - May 5, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Anne (Walther) Mason, 89, announce her passing on May 5, 2023, at White Oaks Assisted Living Residence in Lawton, Michigan. Patricia was born on January … [Read more...] about Patricia A. (Pat, Trish) (Walther) Mason
Donald Lee Huff
September 13, 1939 - May 1, 2023 Donald Lee Huff, 83, of Marcellus, died peacefully Monday, May 1, 2023, in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began September 13, 1939, in Three Rivers, Michigan the middle of three … [Read more...] about Donald Lee Huff
MHS to Induct 10 in Academic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Marcellus High School will induct ten graduates into the Academic Hall of Fame, Saturday, May 4, 2023, 2:00pm, in the high school’s auxiliary gym. Reserved seating is available for inductees and invited guests. Limited public seating is … [Read more...] about MHS to Induct 10 in Academic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Friends Seeking Former Students of County’s Integrated One-Room Schools
The recently formed Friends of Brownsville School are teaming with the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County to preserve the history of the county’s integrated, one-room schools. The newly formed Friends of Brownsville School is … [Read more...] about Friends Seeking Former Students of County’s Integrated One-Room Schools