After voting in favor of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on Friday, Republican Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan received a threatening voicemail in which the caller repeatedly called him a “traitor” and said he hopes the congressman, his family and staff all die. The voicemail, provided by Upton’s office, was played during an appearance by the Michigan Republican on CNN’s “AC360” and is …

A Michigan high school runner who finished second in a state championship race was disqualified for expressing four-letter words of joy as he crossed the finish line. Garrett Winter, a senior at Parchment High School, ran the 3.1-mile course in 15 minutes, 27 seconds, a personal best. But officials said his profanities Saturday at the end of the Division 2 …

The Kalamazoo Wings (2-3-0-0) dropped both games of a home at home series against the Toledo Walleye (5-1-0-0) this past weekend. Two goals by Greg Betzold and three assists from Justin Taylor were not enough firepower as the Toledo Walleye skated away with the 6-4 win in front of a sold-out crowd at Wings Event Center on Friday night. It …

Keith D. Jackson, age 67, of Coldwater, passed away unexpectedly at Promedica Coldwater Hospital on Friday, October 29, 2021. Keith was born on November 24, 1953 in Coldwater, a son to Kenneth and Ellen (Swift) Jackson. Keith graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1971. He worked as a tool and die maker his entire life. Keith is …

Wanda Mae (Inman) Rexford, age 84, of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021. She was born in Coldwater on February 13, 1937 to Elgin and Vivian (Hurley) Inman. Wanda “Granny” Rexford grew up in Leonidas, and attended Athens High School. She married William Rexford in 1957 and made their home in White Pigeon where they raised their …

Ronald Lee Hamilton, age 89, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Skaggs AFC in Burr Oak.  Ronald was born April 20, 1932 in Kalamazoo to Harold E. and Gladys O. (Wedell) Hamilton.  He graduated from Old Central High School in 1950.  He attended Western Michigan University and graduated from the Paper School in 1955.  Ronald served in …

Michigan Department of Transportation officials said work to rebuild 2.7 miles of eastbound I-94 between Lovers Lane and Sprinkle Road in Kalamazoo County has been delayed by a couple months, pushing back the reopening date for the eastbound lanes. The two-year, $87 million project still is on track for completion in mid-November 2022, but the original plan to reopen the …

The village of Constantine is offering a community event to help celebrate the holiday season. The “Adopt-A-Pole” program calls for decorating light poles on South Washington Street, as well as East and West Water streets. Pole adoption is free and the opportunity is ideal for businesses, schools, clubs, service clubs, church groups and families, event organizers said. Decorating begins Nov. …

Centreville Public Schools announced its elementary school will revert to virtual learning starting today and lasting through Monday. An exception is the district’s three kindergarten classes, which will return today after being taught remotely over the past week. Meanwhile, the district’s junior and senior high will continue to meet for face-to-face instruction. District officials said the measure is due to …

Randy W. Riley, age 66, of Constantine, died Monday November 8, 2021 at his home. He was born July 6, 1955 in Goshen, a son of Ronald C. and Joann (Rink) Riley. Randy graduated from Northridge High School in Middlebury in 1973. He was employed at T&M Rubber Co. of Goshen and Ohio before starting, with his family, Southern Michigan …