ADPS Officer Chandler Barney and participating in Shop with a Cop program
By Sylvia Benavidez ADPS Officer Chandler Barney loves kids and when Albion Department of Public Safety Interim Chief Aaron Phipps asked Barney and Det. Billy Lazarus to join him for Calhoun County Shop with a Cop in Battle Creek, Barney…
Obituary: Donald Ray Harris Sr.
Donald Ray Harris Sr. of Albion, Michigan passed away on Dec. 22, 2024. He was born May 11, 1944, in Albion, Michigan. Don was a private man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bingo, and playing euchre at the Springport V.F.W. and…
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Louis Herwarth
Robert “Bob” Louis Herwarth, 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born on July 16, 1934, to Carl Julius and Iva Mae (Blunt) Herwarth in Battle Creek. On Sept.…
Obituary: Sharon Leora Smith
Sharon Leora Smith, 78, of Albion, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.She was born on Feb. 12, 1946, to James and Leora (Jennings) Clark at Albion, Michigan. Sharon was a graduate of Sturgis High School. On Sept. 8,…
Obituary: Verl T. Williams
Verl T. Williams peacefully passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. He was born on Dec. 1, 1944, in Pineville, Louisiana, to Mack and Lucy Thomas. As young children, Verl and his twin brother, Earl,…
Merry Mile breaks Egg Nog Jog attendance and volunteer participation records
by Sylvia Benavidez Presented by the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall the Merry Mile light display continues to grow in its 8th season with more people volunteering to help set up lights, participating in the Egg Nog Jog, and driving…
Sturgis boys’ swim and dive loses to Marshall
MARSHALL — The Marshall Redhawks hosted Sturgis for a swim and dive meet last week, and although the Trojans posted five first-place finishes, Marshall came away with a 98-78 win.In the 200 Medley Relay, Caleb Hahn, Gavan Miller, Aiden Owsley…
Obituary: Erma Irene Curtis
Erma Irene Curtis, age 86, formerly of Constantine, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at The Waters of LaGrange, IN. She was born February 28, 1938, a daughter of Paul and Dora (Schrock) Birky of Middlebury, IN. She was the…
“Out and About” Children’s truths, aid programs, and what teachers make
This is week three of miscellaneous stuff from my files of “stuff”. There should be only one more week of this drivel. Hopefully, I will be back on my feet by the first of the year. I thank you for…
Obituary: Robert DeVon Beachey
Robert DeVon Beachey, 82, of White Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place.He was born June 23, 1942 in Constantine, the son of Elmer L. and Ruth P. (McBrier) Beachey, and grew up on the…
Obituary: Paul James Carta
Paul James Carta, 96, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Vibrant Life Senior Living in Kalamazoo.He was born April 13, 1928 in Three Rivers, the son of Peter and Katherine (Choinacky) (Carta) Kauffman.…
TRHS students’ ‘Kicks for Kids’ fundraiser gives shoes to local students in need
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A fundraising campaign created by two marketing students at Three Rivers High School recently put new shoes in the hands of students in need in the local area. Dubbed “Kicks for Kids,” the…
A year in photos
A look-back at 2024. Among notable projects and events during the year were opening of the splash pad park, paving of Franks Avenue and downtown parking lots, opening of apartments at The Watershed, completion of a downtown lighting concept and…
Clare wrestlers defeat Charlotte
By John RaffelCorrespondent CKLAE — Clare’s wrestling team defeated Charlotte 39-26 at the Mount Pleasant team tournament on Dec. 14.For Clare, Devin Wheeler (126) lost 17-11 to Lane Moore; the Pioneers forfeited at 132 to Isaiah Keith; Dalton Kruskamp fell…
Obituary: Don David Papesh
Don David Papesh went to celebrate Christmas with his Lord and Savior on December 21, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1950 to Andrew and Jo Maxine (Seibt) Papesh. He graduated from Clare High School in 1968 where he…
Obituary: Richard “Dick” G. Ellis III
Richard “Dick” G. Ellis III, age 79 of Clare, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 19, 2024 at home. Dick was born the son of Richard Ellis II and Muriel Engelston on August 31, 1945 in Oswego, NY. He served in…
Obituary: Janet Marie “Jan” Taylor
NOVEMBER 23, 1943 – DECEMBER 22, 2024Janet Marie “Jan” Taylor age 81 of Harrison, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Janet was born the daughter of Edward Joseph and Ida Carrie (Clark) Menke…
Obituary: Thomas Joseph Gibbs
Thomas Joseph Gibbs, age 85 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Horizon Senior Living Center of Clare. On March 10, 1939, Tom was born the son of Helen (Brick) Gibbs in Detroit, MI. He…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Resolutions for 2025
It’s time for my annual list of resolutions for the coming year.I am really good at making lists and resolutions.I make lists for just about everything. It used to be because I like doing it. These days it’s because I…
May I Walk with You? Making the Sale
I’m frustrated! Many times, I have heard pastors talking about how great the Christian life is, the importance of living a moral life, the importance of giving and committing one’s life to Jesus and the Church. They and others share…
