Yearly Archives: 2024

Pumpkin

They dropped a bunch of treats in with these balls!   I hope I can find them.  I am “Pumpkin”.   I think I am a Belgian Malinois, about a year old, female.  I am housetrained and I get along with other dogs.  I am a bit skittish with some people until I get to know them.  My hobbies are playing outside and using my squeaky toys!  …

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Pamela Warner, 61

Pamela Kay Warner, age 61, of Three Rivers, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, October 8, 1962 in Kalamazoo, the very last of 9 children born to Elizabeth Jane and Wesley Vernon Holmes of 1417 Fair Street. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Mendon …

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August primary will feature 6 contested county positions

Six county positions will feature contested races this summer, as the deadline to file for the August primary election was Tuesday. What might be considered the most high-profile race features five candidates seeking to replace Mark Lillywhite as sheriff. The roster of Republican candidates features Dennis Allen, Jason Bingaman, Joseph Bingaman, Chad Spence and Gordon Evilsizor. Three people are vying …

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Generator found in Branch County

Troopers from the Marshall State Police Post are looking for the owner of a military surplus portable generator. The item was found April 15 near the intersection of Fremont and Central roads in Branch County. The item can be claimed by contacting state police at 269-558-0500.

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Carolyn Allen, 80

Carolyn Mae Allen, age 80, of Colon, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Optalis of Three Rivers. Carolyn was born on June 26, 1943, in Three Rivers, a daughter to the late OJ and Leona Lunger. On April 22, 1960, Carolyn married Wendell E. Allen in Centreville. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2010. Over the years …

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Robert Armstrong Jr., 31

Robert (lil Bob) Allen Armstrong Jr., age 31, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born May 9, 1992 in Sturgis to Robert Sr. and Ronda (Forsyth) Armstrong. He is preceded in death by mother, Ronda Armstrong; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Melva Armstrong; maternal grandfather, Marvin Forsyth; paternal aunt, Janice …

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Ozzie Byler, 82

Ellsworth Lee “Ozzie” Byler, age 82, of White Pigeon, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his home. He was born June 30, 1941 in Bellefontain, OH a son of Oliver and Martha (Detweiler) Byler. Ozzie graduated from West Liberty High School, Ohio in 1959 and attended Goshen College. On June 25, 1966 he married Evelyn Miller in Goshen. …

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Nancy Bolinger, 81

Nancy Lee Bolinger, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on May 8, 1942, in Plainwell, Michigan, a daughter to Richard and Ila Mae Cook. Nancy married Richard Bolinger in 1989 in South Bend. She spent much of her life in Three Rivers, but she had a few …

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Porter Township man wins lottery prize

A Porter Township man recently won a $1 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. Cain Bice, a resident of Union in Cass County, matched numbers of the five white balls drawn April 6. Bice said he purchased his ticket online through MichiganLottery.com. Bice said he purchased more Powerball tickets than usual, as its top prize for that drawing was …

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Centreville football coach accepts Mattawan job

Centreville High School varsity football coach Jerry Schultz is moving on after accepting the same post at Mattawan High School. During his four-year run as Centreville’s varsity coach, Schultz amassed a record of 29-12, including a Division 8 state title in 2020. Centreville High School’s 250 students is a fraction of the 1,100 attending Mattawan High School, a Division 2 …

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