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Obituary: ANN DONNELLY

Obituary: ANN DONNELLY

Editorial StaffMay 17, 20244 min read

ANN DONNELLY of Fisher Lake passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in her home and with her family by her side. She was born in An Siléar Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland, on June 28,…

Obituary: Olen A. “Jr.” Rifenberg

Editorial StaffMay 17, 20242 min read

Olen A. “Jr.” Rifenberg, 88, of Jones, a lifetime Newberg Township resident, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 23, 1935, the son of Olin A. and Mary (Cunningham)…

Mike’s Musings: Homeless woman found in sign, RFK’s brain eaten by worm

Mike’s Musings: Homeless woman found in sign, RFK’s brain eaten by worm

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20243 min read

I thought I’d take time out from writing about politics to offer a few weird, or absurd items that appeared in the news last week. It seems some news stories are getting weirder and weirder as weeks and months go…

Softball Roundup White Pigeon defeats Bloomingdale in slugfest, swept by Hartford

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20242 min read

WHITE PIGEON — White Pigeon’s softball team squeaked out a win Thursday, May 2 against Bloomingdale before being swept in a doubleheader against Hartford Monday.Against Bloomingdale, the Chiefs got a 16-15 victory. Emily Miller finished a triple short of the…

Obituary: George H. “Beagle” Rice

Obituary: George H. “Beagle” Rice

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20241 min read

George H. “Beagle” Rice, age 82 of Centreville, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 6, 1941, a son of Jack and Naomi (Freese) Rice. George attended Centreville High School.…

Obituary: Brenda Lynne Samson

Obituary: Brenda Lynne Samson

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20242 min read

Brenda Lynne Samson, age 76 of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 29, 2024. She was born in Three Rivers on September 25, 1947 the daughter of Shirley “Bill” and Veryl (VanNess) Batten. Brenda attended Mendon High…

Obituary: Ervan Leroy Taylor

Obituary: Ervan Leroy Taylor

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20242 min read

Ervan Leroy Taylor, 61, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.He was born July 11, 1962 in Three Rivers, the son of Charles and Agnes (Brooks) Taylor, and graduated from Three Rivers High…

Obituary: Mark Anthony Ames

Obituary: Mark Anthony Ames

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20242 min read

Mark Anthony Ames, 67, of Three Rivers, passed away April 22, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.He was born on October 1, 1956 in Three Rivers, the son of Claude and Amy (Parker) Ames. He graduated from Constantine High School.Mark spent…

“Out and About” Bell ringers, Mother’s Day and snacking

“Out and About” Bell ringers, Mother’s Day and snacking

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20243 min read

“I am only one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” -Helen KellerOne hundred…

Storms pass through St. Joseph County with widespread damage State of emergency declared by governor; storm assessment ongoing

Storms pass through St. Joseph County with widespread damage State of emergency declared by governor; storm assessment ongoing

Editorial StaffMay 10, 20245 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director COLON — Strong storms that were possibly tornadic in nature passed through St. Joseph County Tuesday night.The storms caused widespread damage to businesses and homes in the central and northeast parts of the county, particularly in…

St. Joseph County tornado confirmed as EF-2

St. Joseph County tornado confirmed as EF-2

Robert TomlinsonMay 9, 20242 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — An assessment was made Thursday on the severity of Tuesday’s storm system that barrelled through St. Joseph County, damaging homes and businesses along its path. The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana…

Mike’s Musings: Taxes just keep piling up

Mike’s Musings: Taxes just keep piling up

Editorial StaffMay 8, 20243 min read

Like many of us I struggle with having to pay taxes each year. I often wonder why I put aside more and more each year to pay the government yet get lesser and lesser services.For instance, I’m drawing social security.…

Storms pass through St. Joseph County with widespread damage; state of emergency declared

Storms pass through St. Joseph County with widespread damage; state of emergency declared

Robert TomlinsonMay 7, 20245 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director COLON — Strong storms that were possibly tornadic in nature passed through St. Joseph County Tuesday night. The storms caused widespread damage to businesses and homes in the central and northeast parts of the county, particularly…

Three Rivers man killed in stabbing, suspect arrested

Three Rivers man killed in stabbing, suspect arrested

Robert TomlinsonMay 7, 20241 min read

THREE RIVERS — A 46-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested on an open murder charge after allegedly stabbing a 61-year-old Three Rivers man Sunday night. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, police and the St. Joseph County Major Crime…

Newton named new president of Glen Oaks Community College

Newton named new president of Glen Oaks Community College

Robert TomlinsonMay 3, 20246 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Dr. Bryan Newton has been officially named as the ninth president of Glen Oaks Community College. In a press release Friday, the college announced that Newton, who previously served as the vice president for…

GOCC to offer Newton presidential position

GOCC to offer Newton presidential position

Robert TomlinsonMay 3, 20246 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Glen Oaks Community College appears to have found their next president. At a special meeting Thursday, April 25, the GOCC Board of Trustees officially extended an offer to Dr. Bryan Newton to be the…

Mendon, White Pigeon schools seek bond renewals in May election

Mendon, White Pigeon schools seek bond renewals in May election

Robert TomlinsonMay 3, 20248 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — Two local school districts are seeking approval of bond renewals in an election next week. On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Mendon and White Pigeon school districts will be putting forward bond renewal…

Obituary: Mary Ann Louise Greider

Obituary: Mary Ann Louise Greider

Editorial StaffMay 3, 20243 min read

Mary Ann Louise Greider, age 89 of Leonidas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 24, 2024, also known as “Bridge Club Day”. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on December 1, 1934 the daughter of Elmer and…

Obituary: Mark Richard Dobson

Obituary: Mark Richard Dobson

Editorial StaffMay 3, 20241 min read

Mark Richard Dobson, 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home.He was born May 30, 1952 the son of Albert (Dick) R. Dobson and Evelyn (Guthrie) Zerfas in Lansing, Michigan. He enjoyed hunting and being…

Obituary: Doris Ann Tulla

Obituary: Doris Ann Tulla

Editorial StaffMay 3, 20241 min read

Doris Ann Tulla, 67, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Bronson, Mich. Arrangements were handled by Hohner Funeral Home.