A man who was inspired by a church sermon to set fires at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Kalamazoo was sentenced Monday to five years in prison. Joshua Brereton, 25, had pleaded guilty to committing arson at the clinic last July. The clinic was not open at the time. Planned Parenthood offers abortion services. Brereton has made videos calling abortion …

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined an agenda last Wednesday that will prioritize enacting stricter gun laws, repealing outdated laws that restrict abortion and who one can marry and providing pre-K education for all 4-year-olds in the state. Whitmer, in her fifth State of the State speech, also pledged to help with rising costs through “immediate” tax relief, which she outlined …

Norman Hugh Haas died on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the age of 98.  He came into this world on September 18, 1924. and was the first-born son of Paul and Vivian Haas. Raised in Mendon, he enjoyed a childhood of love, learning, and mischievous adventure with his two sisters and five double cousins. He had many accomplishments throughout his …

Louis Donald Pastorick, age 87, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Three Rivers Health. He was born in Sunfield, Michigan on March 20, 1935 the son of Louis Bernard Pastorick and Donna Marie (Meister) Pastorick. On Apri 1, 1995, in Las Vegas, he married Mary Frances Freestone who survives him in death. Don was an entrepreneur, owning …

Vernon Ray Smith, age 64, of Three Rivers, passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital on January 31, 2023.  He was born in Indianapolis on December 4, 1958 the son of Vernon E. and Shirley (Dentler) Smith.  Vernon lived in many places, including Kansas, California, Tennessee, Texas, Indiana, and Michigan.  Vernon was an independent semi truck driver across the country for …

Roberta M. Saddison, age 99, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday morning, February 4, 2023 at Safe Haven Assisted Living in Three Rivers. She was born November 8, 1923 in LaGrange County, daughter of the late Loney and Gladys (McMier) Combs. Roberta resided in the Sturgis area most of her life with the exception of the 10 years she lived …

Joseph Peter Posey, age 73, of Constantine, completed his earthly journey on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Joe, the son of Raymond and Estelle (Priniski) Posey was born in Hancock, MI, on October 20, 1949. He graduated from White Pine High School in White Pine, MI in 1967. On May 25, 1974, Joe …

Anna Detwiler, age 83, of rural Three Rivers, died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 24, 1939. She was married to Dwayne L. Detwiler on April 21, 1956 in California. Together they operated A & D’s Bait Shop near Fishers Lake until Dwayne’s passing in 2013. She …

It’s a little early to think about gardening, but it doesn’t hurt to do a little planning before you plant. Gardening can be a fun-family project, and a real learning experience for the children. Here are a few suggestions if you are thinking of planting items that are edible: Focus on high-cost foods. Most common garden vegetables like green peppers, …

Henry V. Schwartz II, age 60, of Sturgis, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, February 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1962 in Sturgis, son of the late Henry and Pauline N. (Eichorn) Schwartz. Henry resided nearly his entire life in Sturgis and was a …