Paw Paw

On this edition of Stateside, the story of a laid off federal worker in northern Michigan. Then, the story of the oldest cookbook written by an African American woman from Paw Paw. Additionally, the potentially deadly risk high pollen levels can have to vulnerable populations. Lastly, a new book looking to change the perception of Indigenous people.

On today's show, we heard more about library book disputes and explored the great lakes' mussel issue. Plus, more on Michigan's paw paw fruit and a new book by a local author.

After decades as the "Redskins,” Paw Paw schools will now be the Red Wolves.On Monday, school board president Brent McNitt joined other school board…

The Paw Paw school district is dropping a controversial nickname.The southwest Michigan district’s school board voted six to one this week to drop its…

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into a southwest Michigan school district.Paw Paw Public Schools is no stranger to…

The ACLU of Michigan claims Paw Paw Public Schools is maintaining a hostile environment that is hurting minority students. The group has filed a…

A 15-year-old student who was arrested in March after threatening violence at his school and the discovery of guns, ammunition and pipe bomb materials at…

In a late night vote, the Paw Paw School Board voted to keep the Redskin name and image as its mascot.Supporters for keeping the mascot say the name is…