Mattawan man to be sentenced in March for 2023 death

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20252 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – On Monday, Jan. 27, Gregory Campos, 34, of Mattawan, was found guilty following a jury trial in 36th Circuit Court, Paw Paw, on four charges stemming from a 2023 incident in Waverly Township…

Investigation leads to arrest in connection with multiple thefts

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20253 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com A 40-year-old Kalamazoo County man, who was arrested Thursday morning, January 30, in Kalamazoo County on two outstanding warrants, now faces additional charges stemming from thefts throughout Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties, according to a press…

Early run helps Centreville boys sweep White Pigeon

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20255 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — An early flurry of points and a big game from Matt Swanwick helped the Centreville boys’ basketball team sweep their regular season matchups against White Pigeon with a 63-48 win Friday night in…

Girls’ Basketball Roundup TR girls defeat Niles, Portage Northern; lose to Bronson

Editorial StaffJan 31, 202510 min read

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team went 2-1 this past week, winning over Niles Friday night 50-46, losing to Bronson Monday 66-32, and rebounding with a 74-40 drubbing of Portage Northern Tuesday.Against Niles, Jennaya Decker led the way…

Out and About: IceBreaker, moms, and hugs

Out and About: IceBreaker, moms, and hugs

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

The twenty-third Annual Ice Breaker is scheduled for Saturday, February 22. The venue is the Armstrong Recreation Hall, 1015 Maple Street, in Three Rivers and is open to the public.The doors open at 6 PM for the Silent Auction Fundraiser,…

Centreville Board of Ed. Gets tour of elementary school addition

Centreville Board of Ed. Gets tour of elementary school addition

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20254 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — With a new addition to Centreville Elementary School a few months away from completion, Centreville Public Schools Board of Education members got a sneak peek at how it is progressing during their meeting Monday.The…

Obituary: Richard “Dick” Charles Neely

Obituary: Richard “Dick” Charles Neely

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Richard “Dick” Charles Neely, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2025. He passed peacefully at home.Dick was born on May 17, 1932, in New Tazewell, Tennessee, the son of Charles and Ella…

Obituary: Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens

Obituary: Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens, age 72 of Mendon passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on December 13, 1952 the son of Herbert and Barbara (Granger) Bruystens and…

Obituary: Michael Wayne Slack

Obituary: Michael Wayne Slack

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

Michael Wayne Slack, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1954, the son of Dennis Robert and Ruth Arlene (Buel) Slack. Mike…

Additional info on DNA tests to be sought in Hernandez-Ruiz case

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — As pre-trial motions and hearings continue in the case of a man accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Sturgis last year, both sides are seeking more information on DNA tests from Michigan State…

Pivotal to move forward with building addition at Centreville site Possible future plans for organization discussed

Pivotal to move forward with building addition at Centreville site Possible future plans for organization discussed

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20256 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Board members of Pivotal, formerly Community Mental Health in St. Joseph County, reaffirmed their willingness to go ahead with a future construction project at its Centre-ville location during their meeting Tuesday.In a unanimous vote,…

Farwell cheerleaders take second

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s competitive cheer team coached by Nora Jennejgal had a huge meet this past weekend at Vassar.“We scored our highest of the season this past weekend at Vassar with an overall score of 650.65 nd…

Obituary: Theo Thomas Hartnell

Obituary: Theo Thomas Hartnell

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Theo Thomas Hartnell, age 82, of Lake passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Northwoods Nursing Center in Farwell. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service for Theo will take place at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel on Friday,…

Obituary: Dyna Lee Stevens

Obituary: Dyna Lee Stevens

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Dyna Lee Stevens, 79 of Merrill, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at My MI Medical Center in Midland. She was born May 3, 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Herdlein) Zingg. Dyna graduated from Mt.…

Obituary: Scott Basil Schroeder

Obituary: Scott Basil Schroeder

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20251 min read

Scott Basil Schroeder, age 40 of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2025. He was born April 15, 1984 the son of Robert and Sandra (Sersaw) Schroeder. Scott went to Clare Public Schools and graduated in 2002. He worked…

Obituary: Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long)

Obituary: Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long)

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long), born on April 28, 1979, passed away on November 29, 2024, at the age of 45. A proud graduate of Clare High School in the Class of 1997, Amy devoted her life to her family and…

May I Walk with You? PARTICIPATION PLUS

May I Walk with You? PARTICIPATION PLUS

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

As a lay person who “goes to mass”, it is easy for me to think that the priest prays the mass and that I am there to cooperate, say the right responses, fulfill my weekend obligation, stand, sit, and kneel…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: February again – might as well enjoy it

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: February again – might as well enjoy it

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20254 min read

Fighting with a sinus infection this week left me wondering what in the world I could write about. Besides feeling icky, it’s winter with a capital “W”, and tomorrow it will be February again, the shortest, longest month of the…

Family loses everything in Monday fire

Family loses everything in Monday fire

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Heavy heat and fire damage totally destroyed a trailer that was the mobile home of James and Ciera Dulong and their two daughters, ages 15 (nearly 16) and 11.The mobile, a rental owned by Terry and Lisa…

Problems with budget force Farwell BOE to make cuts

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20254 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Following a hard look at the needed budget cuts during the Finance Committee Meeting January 15th, Committee members John Pakledinaz, Kellee Robinson and John Gross began the discussion about hard choices and budget cuts that have to…