Glen Oaks Community College has announced three finalists in its search for a new president. The finalists are Bryan Newton, Vernon Smith and Katherine Zatz. Newton is currently vice president for enrollment management and student services at Wor-Wic Community College in Maryland. He earned a doctor of philosophy in education and human resources studies from Colorado State University; a juris …

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash last weekend in Cass County’s Milton Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 4 p.m. Saturday to Gumwood Road and East Bertrand Road. Investigators said Marshall Smith of Sauk Village, Ill., was driving south on Gumwood Road and his vehicle crossed the center line. It struck a northbound car …

Oliver Lynn (Dutch) Baker, age 73, of White Pigeon, died at home following a short illness on Thursday, March 28, 2024.  He was born in Plainwell on August 31, 1950 the Son of Richard E. and Marilyn (Bigham) Baker. He was a White Pigeon resident since 1995, coming from Dowagiac.  He was a Dowagiac High School Graduate, Tech School and …

Aris Vilemson, age 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 7, 1937 in Saldus, Latvia, the son of Jakobs and Valija (Dekšnieks) Vilemsons. Aris served in the United States Army for eight years – four active and four reserve. He became a certified engineer receiving …

Organizers of a special event next month in Mendon are hoping to attract additional volunteers for the benevolent project. “Mendon Rock the Block” takes place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18. Coordinators said the day is dedicated to bringing together volunteers to assist in exterior home-improvement projects for residents in need within the Mendon area. The goal is to …

State police troopers responded last month to a stabbing incident in Branch County’s Coldwater Township. According to a media release from MSP, troopers responded at 8 p.m. March 1 to the 200 block of Paradise Island Drive. The 28-year-old victim, an Ohio resident, was hospitalized for treatment for internal injuries that required surgery. Investigators said an argument broke out between …

A Coldwater man died in a two-vehicle crash last week in Calhoun County’s Emmett Township. Michigan State Police troopers responded Thursday to a two-vehicle, head-on traffic crash on Michigan Avenue near 12 Mile Road. Investigators said a Dodge Charger was traveling westbound on Michigan Avenue when it crossed the centerline into the eastbound lane. A Hyundai Elantra was being driven …

Mark Edwin Pulley, age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 17, 1970 in Petoskey, the son of Kenneth and Eliza (Ballard) Pulley, and graduated from Petoskey High School. A lover of all things music, Mark was a drummer for the bands Fate and Peril. An …

Clayton Danial Whitcomb, age 26, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning, March 30, 2024, in White Pigeon Township due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 16, 1997 in Sturgis, son of William Clayton and Erin (Ferrier) Whitcomb. Clay was a lifelong Sturgis resident. He was currently employed by Jayco in Middlebury, and worked for …

Marilyn D. Saxman, age 81, of Colon, passed away at her home on Friday, March 29, 2024. Marilyn was born on September 11, 1942, in Columbia, Indiana, a daughter to the late Elwood Bauder and Mable (Schuman) Yocom. Marilyn was a graduate of Mendon High School with the class of 1960. On September 13, 1963, Marilyn married Raymond W. Saxman …