Judith May Norton, age 74, of Three Rivers, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Judi leaves behind her loving husband of 50 years. She had many friends and was always welcoming to new friends. She loved her grandchildren with all her heart …

Glen Oaks Community College officials have announced the school’s participation in the Michigan Community College Guarantee, offering tuition-free associate degrees or skills certificates to eligible, local high school graduates. The initiative, part of a statewide effort to increase higher education accessibility, could save students up to $4,800 annually. Tonya Howden, vice president of student services, said starting this academic year, …

Michigan State Police troopers responded to a report of a 14-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed members of his family and dog earlier this week in Branch County’s Bronson Township. Investigators were called around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 400 block of Taggart Road. Prosecutor Zack Stempien said injuries to the victims are minimal and could be classified as small lacerations. …

Michigan Department of Transportation’s Chris Jacobs has issued an update regarding the second phase of U.S. 131 construction. The project, which started April 15, is concentrated to an area that includes the village of Schoolcraft and an area north to Shaver Road. According to Jacobs, completed work includes curb, gutter and sidewalk from Holmes Street to the railroad crossing; hot-mix …

Patricia “Patty” Elaine Slaughter, age 63, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at her home unexpectedly. She was born March 21, 1961 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Lawrence and Marion (Snow) Slaughter, and graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1979. Patty enjoyed cooking and baking, skills she initially honed at Meek’s Mill Café …

The family of Patricia “Pat” Sullivan would like to share the news of her passing. Surrounded by her family, Pat peacefully passed away at Birch Meadows Senior Care on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and aunt. Pat had a very full and well-lived life. Her …

The baseball field and two softball fields at Centreville High School will eternally serve as Al Murk’s legacy. Now, the lifelong Centreville resident and his wife, Trudy, will forever be recognized for their contributions to the three-field complex. A sign acknowledging the Murks was unveiled Tuesday morning at the entrance to the sports complex. Though the Murks knew a sign …

An Elkhart man was hospitalized after he disobeyed a stop sign and caused a multi-vehicle crash in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 4 p.m. Monday to Union Road and Mason Street in response to a three-vehicle crash. Investigators said a vehicle driven by the Elkhart man was heading west on Mason Street and …

A 40-year-old Sturgis man was arrested after he was found to be in possession of items taken during a breaking-and-entering incident last week in Burr Oak Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies responded Thursday to a residence in the 29000 block of Kelly Road. The victim told authorities that a four-wheeler and more than $1,000 worth of tools were stolen. …

Lola Mae “Happy” Culp, age 96, of Mendon, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehab in Three Rivers.  She was born on December 7, 1927 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of St. Clair and Kathryn (Eagan) Carpenter. Happy attended and graduated from Colon High School.  On February 26, 1945 she married Keith Culp at St. …