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Lawton Boater takes bass fishing prize at Lake St. Clair

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 7:39am

Buck Mallory of Lawton, brought a five-bass limit to the scale last Saturday weighing 25 pounds, 5 ounces to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League event presented by T-H Marine at Lake St. Clair in Harrison Township, MI.

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Lawton to collect input on upcoming M-40 reconstruction

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 7:17am

LAWTON - In 2023, downtown Lawton will be transformed with a M-40 reconstruction through downtown. To prepare for the project and future improvements, the Village of Lawton will hold a Downtown Planning Charrette, Tuesday, Aug.

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Demolition of the old Lawton High School nears completion

Published by admin on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 7:52am

Demolition of the old Lawton High School nears completion in this recent photo. A number of bricks from the building have been made available during the demolition process for individuals to take free of charge.

Courier-Leader photo/Paul Garrod

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Lawton Eagle Scout

Published by admin on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 7:44am

Andrew Pride, of Lawton Boy Scout Troop 172, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on July 13. Pride is the son of Brian and Jill Pride, of Lawton.

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Lawton Splash Pad is open; meeting with MDOT set

Published by admin on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 7:13am

LAWTON - A ‘soft opening’ was held last week for the new Lawton Splash Pad at Chancy Lewis Park.

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Best of Michigan September wine tasting cancelled

Published by admin on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:21am

LAWTON - The Lawton Heritage Museum Board of Directors announced this week the cancellation of the 2020 Best of Michigan Wine Tasting, which is held annually in September as a fundraiser for the museum and community center that houses it.

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2020 Blue Devils on parade

Published by admin on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 7:56am

Lawton Community Schools held its Senior Class of 2020 Car Parade, Friday night, June 19. The parade made its way down and around Second, Third and Main streets, from the school campus to downtown.

Courier-Leader photos/Paul Garrod

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Demolition of old Lawton High School underway

Published by admin on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 7:32am

Demolition of the old Lawton High School, above, is currently underway, according to Lawton Community Schools Superintendent Chris Rice. Windows have been removed in preparation for large equipment, such as a wrecking ball, to be on-site probably during the first or second week of July, acco

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FATHER’S DAY PARADE

Published by admin on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 7:03am

On Friday, June 19, White Oaks Assisted Living, Lawton, hosted a fun-filled Father's Day Parade. Due to COVID-19, residents are still unable to have visitors, according to Janelle Randall, of White Oaks.

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Lawton man arrested, facing multiple drug-related charges

Published by admin on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 7:53am

ANTWERP TWP. - Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said a 28-year-old Lawton man faces several drug-related charges following his arrest Tuesday in Antwerp Township.