Lawton Free Reader

09/19/2022

Let's go Blue Devil fans. Today's the day to start voting!
Week #5 of the 2022 Michigan High School Football season is here!
Just a reminder to make sure to spread the word and vote for your school for the Week #5-Detroit Lions Michigan High School Football Game of the Week! Visit www.DetroitLions.com/highschool
.
Beginning today at 12 noon, voting takes place for a 48-hour period and runs through Wednesday at 12 noon.
Each school from the selected game will receive a $275 grant to utilize for future Hudl subscriptions and upgrades.
Vote at www.DetroitLions.com/highschool
today-Wednesday! Good luck!

09/17/2022

FINAL SCORE
LAWTON - 42
SOUTH HAVEN - 16

09/13/2022

Vote for Kalamazoo-area prep football Player of the Week from Week 3 of 2022 season

Vote for Kalamazoo-area prep football Player of the Week from Week 3 of 2022 season

See the Kalamazoo area's top high school football performers and vote for the one that impressed the most.

09/08/2022

Congratulations to our Men's Blue Devil soccer team who defeated the Parchment Panthers last evening 3-2! 💙💛🔱⚽

09/08/2022

Vote for the first Kalamazoo-area fall sports Athlete of the Week for 2022 season

Vote for Kendra!! https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2022/09/vote-for-the-first-kalamazoo-area-fall-sports-athlete-of-the-week-for-2022-season.html?fbclid=IwAR0h88oeYpysXxySemyyTC6djnwCZ-6384koCFrKo9W4ZGw5sd3Lqr88-d8

See the Kalamazoo area's top high school sports performers from Aug. 29 - Sept. 3.

09/06/2022

Vote for Kalamazoo-area prep football Player of the Week from Week 2 of 2022 season

https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2022/09/vote-for-kalamazoo-area-prep-football-player-of-the-week-from-week-2-of-2022-season.html?utm_campaign=kzoogazette_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3MpryLFysuUlgKOG_M5g_pmUIJ3n1wbCDO4vtyyEuxKQiMY7cH6mGVEPU

See the Kalamazoo area's top high school football performers and vote for the one that impressed the most.

09/05/2022

HEADS UP..SEPTEMBER 8 - 11TH
While the old tractors and engines get the most attention during the Michigan Flywheelers Museum's Antique & Tractor Show, there is plenty of entertainment to see as well - all of it free with the price of daily admission.
The four day event which starts Thursday, September 8 and runs through Sunday, September 11, has a full schedule of performers on tap featuring everything from country music to karaoke.
Kicking off the musical entertainment will be acoustic guitarist Dan Geib performing during a special celebration of the museum's 100 year old renovated gas station at 11 a.m. Thursday.
In the Stephenson Barn nightly entertainment will start with Matthew Borr on Thursday, The Mike Struwin Band on Friday and The Bronk Bros. on Saturday. Also, Saturday at 7 will be John Dudley, Magician Extraordinaire, who is also the show's announcer.
For full information, times and prices, see www.michiganflywheelers.org

09/02/2022

Football Fever Week 3: Vote for the Game of Week

Football Fever Week 3: Vote for the Game of Week

Voting for week 3 Football Fever Game of the Week is underway!Voting runs until 10:30 a.m. Sept. 7Portage Central will play its third straight home game against

09/02/2022

Go Blue Devils...final score
Lawton 48
Decatur 12

09/01/2022

Couldn't find any post that was shareable, but for those interested: Blue Devil JV Football won: Lawton JV 37 - Decatur 6

09/01/2022

Congratulations to our ladies XC team who took first at the New Buffalo XC Invitational!

1 Kendra Koster 19:00.57
3 Sofia Oertel 21:03.39
10 Annika Steinke 23:35.08
25 Addisyn Price 25:00.20
28 Miley Torres 25:21.43

Way to go, ladies! 💙💛🔱

08/30/2022

MCCAA.ORG
Lawson of Kalamazoo Valley selected as MCCAA Western Conference Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week
Madison Lawson (Lawton, MI/Lawton), a sophomore middle blocker, had been named MCCAA Western Conference Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week. Lawson had 39 kills in four matches last week as the Cougars went 1-3 at the Parkland Tournament.

08/28/2022

08/28/2022

In case you missed it (like I did!) Lawton won their football game on Thursday night against Benton Harbor 27-12. Player of the Game was Kal Motter. Congratulations to all!

08/10/2022

SAVE THE DATE
90th Birthday Celebration for
Anne Coombs
Open House – Saturday, August 27th
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
63855 M-40
Lawton, MI

08/03/2022

SPLASH PAD IS NOW OPEN!
Hours for use: 10am - 7pm Everyday

07/22/2022

ATTENTION from the Village of Lawton about the Splash Pad: Unfortunately the splash pad will continue to be closed over the weekend due to extended maintenance on the water tower. We have an estimated reopen date of Wednesday, July 27th.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

07/18/2022

BRONSON TO HOST TWO JOB FAIRS IN JULY; HIRING CLINICAL ASSISTANTS
Bronson is hosting career fairs in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek during the last week of July, seeking to fill clinical assistant job openings. Job seekers are invited to the fairs on Tuesday, July 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Gilmore Center for Health Education, located at 7 Healthcare Plaza on the North Campus of Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, as well as Thursday, July 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Outpatient Center Conference Rooms, located at 300 North Ave.
Candidates interested in clinical assistant positions will meet hiring managers, learn about all open positions, discuss Bronson’s generous compensation package, and interview one-on-one with a recruiter. Candidates are encouraged to attend in person, though a virtual option is available on both days.
To see event details or apply before the job fair, visit bronsonhealth.com/jobfair.

07/07/2022

Notice from the Village:
ATTENTION: Splash Pad will be closed July 18-22.

06/28/2022

SCHEDULE FOR SUMMERFEST
(Also printed in The 'Reader)

LAWTON SUMMERFEST 2022
Saturday, July 9th
**Main Street will be closed from 6 a.m. – Midnight. Please follow the detour signs and allow for extra time**
8:00 A.M.
5k Race Kick-off at the Middle/High School Lighted Sign
9:00 A.M.
*Car Show on Main Street (9-3)
*Co****le Tournament – lot next to Wagoner’s (9-2)
$20 Buy In/Ages 15 and up
*Face Painting/Henna Tattoos in front of FireHall (9-5)
*Food Trucks in FireHall Parking Lot with seating
(9 A.M. until they are sold out)
9:30 A.M.
Horseshoe Tournament Registration
Kid’s Dream
Tournament starts at 10 A.M. – Until Finish
$20 for 2 man team - Double elimination
Bring your own Shoes

10:00 A.M.
*CRAFT SHOW – Down 3rd Street and The Alley (10-5)

11:00 A.M.
*Dunk Tank – Between Gas Station and Library (11-4)
*Kid’s Activities, Games, Rock Painting and more in the FireHall (11-3)
*Cardio Drumming – In Front of FireHall (11-1)

1 P.M.
Stomp Rockets – In Front of Firehall (1-4)

4-9 P.M.
Bounce Houses – Lot next to Wagoner’s
Parade Line-up – Elementary School
(No need to sign up, just come and we will find a place for you)

5 P.M.
Parade
Grand Marshals: Nancy & Al Lueder

7 P.M. – Dusk
**Bronk Brothers**
Live on Stage
Bring Your Lawn Chairs and Your Dancing Shoes

Dusk
Lawton’s Amazing Fireworks!!

**All of the local restaurants will be open during the day also. There will be a DJ on the corner by Big T from 11-4.
**ALL activities will be paused at 6:30 P.M. for the National Anthem, sung by Summerfest Alumni Dan Brooks
**Most of the activities are free of charge – brought to you by our AMAZING Sponsors for this year. This is a family friendly event to be enjoyed by everyone in the community and beyond.

06/15/2022

Welchs is hiring for three shifts.
If anyone is interested. Try the website for the application.
Great pay.

05/27/2022

Don't forget the BBQ!!

05/27/2022

Memorial Day Festivities:
Monday May 30, 2022 -
Parade lineup (4th St. by the fire station) at 9am
Parade begins at 10am
Memorial Service following the parade at the Oak Grove Cemetary
BBQ following Memorial Day service at the Lawton Fire Station.

05/26/2022

05/21/2022

The family of Bill Cronenwett Sr. would like you to join them for a Lawton Fire Department tribute at 2 pm followed by a celebration of life party on Sunday June 12 at Cronenwett Farms 70121 28th Street, Lawton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawton Fire Department Association.

05/11/2022

The Lawton American Legion is working to become more active in the community! The Post has been open during the day and Everyone is Welcome to stop in for a cup of coffee, good music, and a chat with Sarge!
You don’t have to be a Veteran to support those who fought for our Country!
An American Legion Auxiliary can make a difference in a Veteran’s life!
Let’s ALL be Proud Americans and support the Lawton American Legion, Post 220!
PLEASE attend the meeting - TODAY AT 6:00 p.m. to see what we have planned for the future of Post 220!

04/30/2022

Attention: Lawsons.............scrapbook of Charles Lawson found

04/19/2022

DONATIONS FOR MEM. DAY GARAGE SALE TO HELP FUND SUMMERFEST: We are collecting your gently used items for the Summerfest garage sale May 7th. Trailer is on M-40 across from Ericson's. The back door of the trailer is open. You can place your items in there every Saturday this month from 9-4. If you need help unloading, please let Casey Hackenberg or myself know and we can make arrangements to have someone meet you down there. We will be popping in periodically throughout the day, but there won’t be someone there all the time. Let’s pack the trailer Lawton 🤩

04/13/2022

DONATE TO THE SUMMERFEST GARAGE SALE!
Are you spring cleaning? Do you have unwanted items just laying around?
Donate your unwanted items to the Lawton Summerfest garage sale fundraiser.
Donations can be dropped off each of the remaining Saturdays this month from 9am - 4pm at the semi trailer on M40 across from Motycka’s garage and Erickson’s garage.
Garage sale will be held at the Lawton Fire Department on May 7th from 9am - 4pm.
*Volunteers needed*

04/11/2022

Timeline photos

Our next Passenger Tire, Semi Tire, and Electronics Collection event is coming up soon! On Saturday, April 30th, we will be at the Village of Decatur Transfer Station.
The VBCD will accept passenger and semi tires and electronics for recycling from any Van Buren County resident or landowner. Farm and other business tires will not be accepted, per our grant stipulations. Contact us if you have farm or other business tires that you need help recycling.
Be sure to reserve space for your tires (not needed for electronics) by first filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfd9boCJKNavUf1i2J6PF1i_Sg0gvwELFtaKmlNHAtpbtQGCQ/viewform
Once you fill out this form, you will receive an email or a phone call where you need to complete part 2 of your RSVP by April 28th.

04/11/2022

There will be a Summerfest meeting tomorrow night at 6pm. We need volunteers for a variety of things. If you are interested, please come and sign up for something. We have a lot of opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Shannon Hackenberg. The meeting will be at the Depot again. Hope to see you all there

04/06/2022

COMMUNITY INPUT REQUESTED!! Join us at the Red Brick Hall on April 14th from 6 to 8 pm

03/31/2022

Attention Seniors....Lawton Lions Club Scholarships....

03/14/2022

Lawton Summerfest 5K

$20 Special Starts tonight and for the 100th entry there will be a special prize. Sign up and get your friends and family to join you. This event kicks off a GREAT day in the town of Lawton! Don't miss it!

The Lawton Summerfest 5K is on Saturday July 9, 2022.

02/26/2022

Congratulations to our REGIONAL CHAMPION competitive cheer team! We're so proud of you ladies! 💙💛🔱📣🏆

02/26/2022

From Pat Mayne: Sorry for the late notice: It would be nice to greet these girls back into town around 3:00 today as they return with a regional championship!

02/23/2022

Photos from Lawton Free Reader's post

02/20/2022

These hardworking Lady Devils are the best in the region this year and are going for a Regional mitten Saturday February 26th at Jenison High School 11am.

Energy and support is what they want and to accomplish that, they need as many fans in the stands cheering for the Lawton Blue Devils as possible. Please do what you can to be there, be loud and to be Blue Devil proud! 💙💛🔱📣🏆

https://gofan.co/app/events/534784?schoolId=MI10156

02/17/2022

Tonight's home JV boys basketball game has been canceled.

02/17/2022

Tonight's MIDDLE SCHOOL wrestling meet in Martin has been postponed until Thursday February 24th.

02/15/2022

FEB 19, 2022 - LAWTON ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT AND FISH FRY
Don't miss this fundraiser for the Lawton Firefighters Assocation.
It's an Ice Fishing Tournament and Fish Fry in Lawton on FREE FISHING WEEKEND (no license required!) with registration between 7am and 8am at the Lawton Fire Hall, 125 S. Main St., Lawton, MI.
Prizes for individuals in categories • $5 optional BIG FISH side bet • Total weight panfish 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes for both adults and 14/under • Weigh-in and Fish Fry is 2pm at Legion Hall, 404 N. Main St., Lawton, MI • For information call Todd at 251-0165 or Kevin at 568-1105.

02/13/2022

Come out and support these hardworking Lady Devils! Be there. Be loud. Be Blue Devil proud! 💙💛🔱📣

https://gofan.co/app/events/535963?schoolId=MI10237

01/30/2022

Congratulations, ladies! 💙💛🔱💪🏋‍♀️

01/27/2022

2022 Registration is OPEN

https://www.facebook.com/135625159832280/posts/4970617642999650/?d=n

The goal of Lawton Youth Baseball and Softball is to provide a safe and productive environment that enables children to learn and apply the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship. We facilitate the development of strength and character in every child that participates. Par...

01/27/2022

Photos from Lawton Athletic Boosters's post

01/24/2022

UPDATE FROM MR. RICHTER:

Tonight's Girls JV and Varsity games vs Holland Black River is canceled.

The Varsity girls will be playing at Lawrence tomorrow night at 6pm.

Any questions can be directed to Mr. Richter. Thanks!

01/22/2022

Congratulations

Congratulations to Lilly Grear and Cooper Geib, our 2022 Snowcoming Queen and King! 💙💛🔱👑👸🤴

01/15/2022

CONGRATULATIONS!!

01/15/2022

Congratulations...

Congratulations to Coach Wade Waldrup and Coach Aj High for being recognized by the MHSFCA yesterday as Regional Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach of the Year! 💙💛🔱🏈

01/15/2022

Photos from Lawton Athletic Boosters's post