Richard Lee Kemp, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born in Sturgis on July 27, 1948 the son of Monroe and Katie (Miller) Kemp. Richard was raised in Constantine, where he spent his childhood years.  He then went onto to serve his country during the Vietnam Era until …

Janette Jimenez Metz died on June 27, 2024.  She was born on March 18, 1975 in Manila, Philippines. Both her parents passed before her. Salvador Laurilla and her mother Florencia Jimenez Laurilla. Janette lived most of her life in Las Pinas, Philippines, in their family home. She attended Adamson University in Manila. Her brother Junie preceded her in death. Her …

David Fisher, age 61, passed away in Allegan on June 23, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1962, in Three Rivers, one of two children born to Loren and Marjorie Fisher. Dave is survived by his son, Thomas Fisher (Heather); daughter, Meagan Hartzell (Andrew); grandchildren Alayna and Aliyah Fisher, Carter and Carson Rice, Alyssa and Peyton Street; and his …

Every year, in early May, Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is the place to be if you’re a fan of horse racing. The Kentucky Derby is definitely a race like no other. Horses are beautiful animals and a thoroughbred racehorse is truly a thing of beauty. The horse is all muscle and loves to run. I’ve always been impressed in …

Indiana Michigan Power has responded to Michigan Public Service Commission’s recent order regarding the “Powering Our Future” plan. The plan outlines I&M’s continued commitment to providing its customers with reliable, safe and affordable service, company officials said. Under the order, a rate amount of $17.3 million was approved by the MPSC. Revised rates based on the order will go into …

Three Rivers Lions Club has announced its “Citizens of the Year” for 2024. Leilani and Bruce Ruesink are the recipients of the annual award. The two were acknowledged at last week’s Three Rivers City Commission meeting. Mayor Tom Lowry said the Ruesinks are community activists whose reach extends to Corey Lake Orchards, Three Rivers Women’s Club, local arts programs and …

Organizers behind the annual “Art on Main” event in downtown Three Rivers wish to remind the public the 2024 event is coming up next week. Sponsored by Three Rivers DDA/Main Street, Art on Main will run from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. It will feature local artists and live musicians. More information is available from the DDA …

Deputy William Butler Jr. was remembered as a family man and servant leader Wednesday at funeral services attended by hundreds of law enforcement officers and other first responders. Butler died June 27 after being shot during a traffic stop. He was the first Hillsdale County deputy to die in the line of duty since the 1930s. He served a total …

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffery Joe Clark, age 60, of Mendon, on Friday, July 5, 2024 surrounded by his family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, following a sudden illness. Born in Vicksburg on October 25, 1963 to Janice (McVay) and late Richard Lee (”Dick”) Clark, Jeff with his family moved …

Bob (Robert) Critz passed away peacefully in the compassionate care of Crystal Woods Memory Care Assisted Living & Centrica Hospice Care on Thursday, July 4th, 2024 at the age of 81, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on October 14, 1942, in Vicksburg, Bob was the son of Minnie and Carlton Critz. Bob’s parents owned the Critz/Redmond Funeral Home …