Brian Seitz Krull, age 48, born to Carolyn and Robert Krull on May 24, 1975, set his final sail on January 16th, 2024. Brian was a beloved father, brother, son, cousin, nephew, and a friend to all. He was a lover of life, the life of the party, and never missed an opportunity to embellish a story or tell a …

Peggy Castle Doherty, age 77, of Las Vegas, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was born July 8, 1946 in Three Rivers, daughter of Vernon and Zelma (Davidhizar) Castle. She graduated from Three Rivers in 1964 and attended MSU graduating with the class of 1968, after which she taught school in Los …

A former assistant with the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office said she was unjustly suspended and subsequently terminated following her role in a court case last month before District Court Judge Jeff Middleton. Deborah Davis said she is being accused by Prosecutor David Marvin of an ethics violation. Marvin has implied the matter centers on misleading statements Davis allegedly made …

A Branch County man died in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend in Sherwood Township. Michigan State Police were called shortly after midnight Friday to Oliverda Road, south of Blossom Road in response to a crash with injuries. Troopers determined that the driver, a 55-year-old Sherwood man, was driving north on Oliverda Road when his vehicle crossed the center line, …

West Michigan Air Care will discontinue its helicopter service at Ascension Borgess Hospital and Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo. According to WOOD-TV 8, an email sent to employees from Bronson Healthcare President and CEO Bill Manns cited a 50 percent reduction in flights over the past 15 years, as well as strong ambulance transportation in the region. The email said service …

WGVU Public Media has reported that legislation recently approved by the state senate would require motorists to stay at least 200 feet from snow plows actively engaged in road-clearing practices. Jerry Byrne, with the Kent County Road Commission, said the new bill is not necessarily about enforcement, but about changing driver behavior and keeping everyone safe. Byrne says that while …

There are at least five things that are or will be getting cheaper in 2024. They include: — Gas prices. The colder months and lower demand from drivers are largely why there’s been much relief at the pump. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, last December gas prices declined 1.9% year-over-year. Lately, gas prices drop a few cents at …

Michael Jay Maurer, age 68, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on May 24, 1955 and was adopted by Richard and Marjorie (Sills) Maurer. Mike resided in Three Rivers and the Kalamazoo areas his whole life. Mike was a skilled musician and guitar player. He played in …

Sherry Marie Riddell, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 10, 1950 in South Bend, the daughter of Paul and Florence (Jones) Hughes, and graduated from Clay High School. She moved to Three Rivers from Alabama after about 20 years. On October 31, …

Diana Elaine Speicher, age 81, of LaGrange, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 12, 2024. She was born on August 24, 1942, in Sturgis to Devear and Violet (Ringler) Wood. Diana married Howard L. Speicher on June 19, 1961, in Valentine, IN. She worked as a nurse’s aide from 1970-1997 at the LaGrange Hospital. Family was the most important …