Kathryn S. Miller, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home. She was born January 31, 1956 in Upland, California daughter of the late Ronald and Katherine “Judy” (Thomas) Price. Kathy resided in Sturgis since 1976, coming from California where she spent her early life. On June 16, 1984 she married Tim Lewis Miller at …

Dakota Shane Johnson, age 24, passed away on December 30, 2023 at his home in Three Rivers. He was born April 13, 1999 in Sturgis, a son of Greg and Tracy (Wiard) Johnson. Dakota resided in Three Rivers for his entire life and attended Three Rivers High School. Dakota loved gaming, listening to rap music, and always made sure his …

Grace (Pamela) Hayes left this earthly world on December 27, 2023. A life-long resident of Gaylord, Grace entered this world 6 weeks early weighing 4 pounds on March 14, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Billie and Larry Hayes of Gaylord. Grace’s life was not with out health challenges, both physical and mental. She was …

Stephanie C. Hambright of Vicksburg, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the age of 61. Stephanie was born on August 29, 1962 in Carson City, MI. She was the daughter of Steven Baker whom passed away at a young age and Karon and Jess Wallace. Stephanie was a 1980 graduate of Schoolcraft High School. After high school she …

Eveline Faure Goldberg, age 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, December 31, 2023, after a long illness. She was a resident Chicago and Colon. Evi was born to the late Eveline and Friedrich Faure in 1940 in Duisburg, Germany and completed her medical studies at the Universitat Munster.  She completed medical residencies at Bryn …

Another postage rate increase is just around the corner. The price for a First-Class Forever U.S. Postage Stamp will increase from 66 cents to 68 cents starting January 21st, 2024. The prices for domestic postcard stamps will also increase by two cents from 51 cents to 53 cents. USPS Ground Advantage prices will increase by 5.4 percent, Priority Mail service …

Lois Ann Knight, age 76, of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2023 at her home. She was born August 24, 1947 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Frederick P. and Winifred (Ulrich) Knight. Lois graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1965 and also received an Associate Degree from Lansing Community College. She had been employed …

Jalen Milroe caught a low snap on fourth down in overtime at the Rose Bowl and ran straight ahead into a wall of blue and maize. That wall of Michigan defenders had been hardened by the Wolverines’ violent practice drills. Toughened by two previous College Football Playoff losses. Made impenetrable by months of turmoil that battered the program and its …

Dan Campbell’s passion has been on display since the moment he was hired as coach of the Detroit Lions, famously saying at his opening news conference nearly three years ago that his teams would kick in teeth and bite kneecaps of opponents. Campbell has screamed with joy, and shed tears, after wins and losses. And he has never looked and …

Jerome Alan “Jerry” Crabtree, age 93, of Mendon, died on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Safe Haven Assisted Living in Hastings. He was born in Mendon on June 11, 1930 the son of Sheridan L. and Marjorie R. (Kirby) Crabtree, and was a member of the Mendon High School Class of 1948. Jerry was the proprietor of Crabtree Realty and …