Lawton News

Since our Michigan Fall Photo Contest started on Nov. 1, more than 330 photos have been submitted into our 2009 Fall Photo Contest gallery .

Those of you who've been reading the Gazette awhile may remember a dog named Christmas.

LAWTON, Mich. Workers at the Welch's plant in Lawton are worried about their jobs as the company evaluates each of its plants nationwide.

Laura Maury, left, reacts to a call with her parents Peter Candela, center, and Margie Candela, right, during Monday evening's Class C district volleyball match between Lawton and Parchment.

Here are vital statistics for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009: Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL Frank and Sarah Adams, of Kalamazoo, a daughter.

Here are the vital statistics for Tuesday, Oct. 20: Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL David and Grace Biskie, of Kalamazoo, a son.

Dowagiac "is a city in need right now," says Liberty Chapel Pastor Mark Saylor. "People think to be rich is what you can hold in your hand, what you can drive or what you live in.

A 22-year-old man suffered numerous burns when a mobile methamphetamine lab twice burst into flames in Van Buren County on Friday night.

A fatal accident killed two men in Van Buren County over the weekend, but tonight there are new questions about the accident.

It looks like Sunday's fatal accident in Van Buren County wasn't the only crash at the scene.

LAWTON, Mich. A house caught fire in Lawton Tuesday afternoon. The fire started in the back of the home, causing extensive damage to the house at 30029 Shaw Road.

NEAR LAWTON, Mich. A semi rolled over on M-40 and 72nd Avenue near Lawton on Friday.

Walkers participate Sunday in Galesburg's "Bridge to Bridge Walk," a two-mile stroll from the 35th Street Bridge to the Michigan Avenue Bridge.

The Lawton Community Schools Board of Education has decided to make its trimester schedule permanent.

VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. Two young men are recovering Wednesday from a horrific early morning car crash.

Two Southwest Michigan teens are in the hospital after police say the driver got behind the wheel drunk.

Danielson has with him more than 30 years of retail banking experience. v Kim Thompson has been promoted to information technology manager at Educational Community Credit Union.

Tyler Zoll, 18, son of Bill and Trecia Zoll of Lawton, recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 172.

The internationally acclaimed African Children's Choir will perform twice next week in southwestern Michigan.

The internationally acclaimed African Children's Choir will perform twice next week in southwestern Michigan.