Albion Recorder & Morning Star Columns

Historical Notebook: When Douglass Houghton Traveled Through Albion

In celebration of our “Festival of the Forks,” coming up this next weekend, we go way back to the beginning of Albion’s history. Tenney Peabody (1792-1856) was the first white settler at “the Forks” of the Kalamazoo River. In March, 1832, Tenney and his family left New York State along with his nephew Charles Blanchard Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

9/11 Memorial at Cascades Falls

On the evening of Sept. 11, Cascade Falls in Jackson, Michigan, provided a solemn backdrop for a memorial honoring the victims and first responders of the 9/11 attacks. Organized by the Jackson, MI Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the event brought together approximately 200 attendees, including high school cadets, future first responders from Jackson College, and Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel Sports

Soccer Roundup TR shut out against Niles, Harper Creek

NILES — Three Rivers’ boys’ soccer team was shut out twice this past week, losing 8-0 to Niles on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and 4-0 to Harper Creek Thursday, Sept. 5.The losses move the Wildcats to 1-4 on the season. Constantine shut out by AlleganCONSTANTINE — Constantine’s boys’ soccer team was also shut out Monday against Read More…

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Football Roundup Adrian holds on to beat Three Rivers

ADRIAN — In what was a battle between two stingy defenses, Adrian came out on top over visiting Three Rivers Friday, Sept. 6, by a final of 10-7.Both teams would get on the board with back-to-back scores in the first quarter. Adrian struck first with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Carson Dekeyser to Kobe Olivarez Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel Obituaries

Obituary: Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke

Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 9, 1933, the daughter of  Albert John Lent and Elsie (Wilber) Lent. Mary graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA, in 1955 with cum laude distinction and an honors thesis in government. As a junior at Smith, she studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland, after spending Read More…

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Obituary: Brenda Jo Asher

Brenda Jo Asher, age 61 of Battle Creek, passed away at Bronson Hospital on September 6, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1963 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Brent and Sherley (Jones) Satterlee. Brenda attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1982 graduating class. Following graduation, she would marry Dallas Read More…

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Obituary: Jean Marie (Hass) Rockwell

Jean Marie (Hass) Rockwell, age 86, left us to be with her beloved Savior on September 9, 2024, at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers, Michigan surrounded by those who loved her.Born on March 21, 1938, in Benton Harbor, MI, to Eamil and Thelma Hass. Jean dedicated her life to her family and community. She married Read More…

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Obituary: Patricia Ann Haines

Patricia Ann Haines, 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by her loving family.She was born April 22, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Cosgrove) Crego who gave her a wonderful childhood. She would often reminisce on memories of growing up with her Read More…

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Obituary: Marilyn Marie (Paul) Ward

Marilyn Marie (Paul) Ward, 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers.She was born March 12, 1943 in Everett, Washington, the daughter of Olga (Edmunds) and Raymond Paul, and graduated from Everett High School in 1961.On March 30, 1963 Marilyn married John P. Ward, who Read More…

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Obituary: Terry “Dutch” Batten

Terry “Dutch” Batten, age 79 of Mendon, passed away at his home following a very short illness.  Dutch was born on December 17, 1944 in Mendon, the son of Shirley “Bill” and Veryl (VanNess) Batten.  He attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1963 graduating class.  On June 17, 1972 Dutch would marry Read More…