UPDATE 3:55 p.m. 7/26/2024: Loree was found safe and sound Friday, according to the Three Rivers Police Department. THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman that went missing earlier this month. Police say 46-year-old Melanie Jo Loree was last seen on July 8 in Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Miscommunication between the St. Joseph County courthouse and lawyers in a major local lawsuit led to a new date being set for a key part in the case. On Tuesday, St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman set a Tuesday, Sept. 3 date for a bench trial Read More…
By Sylvia Benavidez What would have been a wonderful, fun overseas learning experience for one Albion teenager turned out to be much more for her and her family. Ann Wade is well known in town for all her public activities, such as her singing and musical talents, winning Walk the Beat, being a student coordinator Read More…
Melvin LeRoy Midlam, 64, of rural Olivet, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Melvin was born on Nov. 5, 1959, in Marshall, Michigan, to Earl Richard and Hazel Mae (Cushman) Midlam. At an early age, Melvin developed an unquenchable thirst for learning. He Read More…
Henderson Harris Sr. was born April 27, 1927, in Jefferson County, Mississippi to Claude Stampley and Clara Hall. He transitioned from earthly work to heavenly reward peacefully at home July 17, 2024. He was affectionately called Schoolboy. Henderson joined in holy matrimony with Lula Spicer Feb. 24, 1951, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. They lived in Albion Read More…
By Linda LaNoue “Technology can be daunting because of its ever-changing and complex nature,” said Phoebe Holm. “However, it is an exceptionally useful resource. It can help enhance the quality of life by giving you easy access to many needed resources, promoting connectedness, helping combat loneliness, and helping you live a more independent and organized Read More…
On Monday, July 15, the Albion City Council approved several items in relation to the Water System Improvement Project. The first item was a resolution to authorize bonds for Michigan Transportation Funds. Mickey Bittner of Wightman & Associates gave a brief explanation about this resolution and the other items that required council approval to move Read More…
I get up in the morning. Take a shower. Lift some weights and do some exercises, then take a bicycle ride. Take a shower. Work in the garden and yard. Take a shower. Work in my shop and get covered with sawdust. Take a shower. In the summer, I become expert at taking showers and Read More…
Fred Albert Burnett III, 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born November 19, 1945 in Detroit, the son of Fred and Shirley (Saccoman) Burnett Jr. He graduated from Southgate High School and went on to earn his Bachelors degree and later Masters Read More…
Robert “Bob” Potter, age 78 of Marcellus, passed away on July 18, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on October 8, 1945 in Three Rivers, MI the son of Frederick and Lettie (Hyde) Potter. Bob attended Three Rivers High School; after graduating, Bob served in the United States Army and Read More…