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 cycle, notching a homer, three doubles and a single to go with four RBI. Leigha Read More…
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Obituary: George H. “Beagle” Rice
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. On July 16, 1960 he married Betty J. Heitger. She preceded him in death on Read More…
Obituary: Brenda Lynne Samson
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 School and was part of the 1965 graduating class. On December 17, 1966 she would Read More…
Obituary: Ervan Leroy Taylor
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 School.Ervan, also affectionately known as “ET,” worked at Three Rivers Hospital for some time, Harder’s Read More…
Obituary: Mark Anthony Ames
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 his whole life in Three Rivers. He was a dedicated employee of American Metal Fab Read More…
“Out and About” Bell ringers, Mother’s Day and snacking
“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 and twenty-six lucky people took a FREE trip around the world Saturday, April 27. They Read More…
Storms pass through St. Joseph County with widespread damage State of emergency declared by governor; storm assessment ongoing
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 Nottawa Township, Colon Township and Leonidas Township. States of emergency were declared for the county Read More…
Clare baseball team sweeps Gladwin
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Coach Dave Gould’s baseball team swept Gladwin 13-6 and 7-0 at home on Thursday.Clare got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Chase Randall hits a sacrifice fly, and Keagan Hill singled, each scoring one run. Gladwin took the lead, 4-2 in the top of the Read More…
Marion baseball team 1-1 at Lake City
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – Marion’s baseball team played in the Lake City Invitational on Saturday.The Eagles beat Harrison 9-8 and lost to Lake City 4-2.“We were a little sloppy on Saturday,” Marion coach Chad Grundy said. “In Game one we struggled to throw strikes and made a few errors we don’t normally make Read More…
Obituary: Barbara “Barb” Roe
Barbara “Barb” Roe was born the daughter of the late Robert W. and Lucille M. (Brooks) Jones on February 16, 1939 in Lake. She was a graduate of Farwell High School, class of 1957. She had grown up in Farwell and then moved to Clare when she married Robert ”Bob” A. Roe in September of Read More…