Ford Motor Co. said Monday that it’s pausing construction of a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall until it is confident it can run the factory competitively. The move comes as the company is in the midst of national contract talks with the United Auto Workers union, which wants to represent workers at battery factories and win them top wages. …

A Constantine Township man died as a result of a house fire last week. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Delbert McCallie. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies and fire crews were dispatched shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday to the 13000 block of Riverside Drive, in response to a structure fire. Upon arrival, deputies …

Rouch Equipment would like to invite everyone to their Annual Fall open house this Saturday, September 30, from 11 AM until 5 PM.  Rouch Equipment is located at 56653 Abbey Road, west of Three Rivers. There will be something for every member of the family including a display of small engine equipment, a Blacksmith demonstration, multiple crafters and vendors. There …

Delbert K. McCallie, age 66, of Constantine, died on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his home. He was born May 14, 1957 in Three Rivers, a son of Delbert Bill and Ola Marie (Neal) McCallie. Delbert attended school in Arkansas and later graduated from Marcellus High School in 1975. He retired from Ox Paper (Simplex Paper) in Constantine in 2021 …

Richard “Rick” Lee Fireline, age 71, of White Pigeon, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers.  Rick was born on August 29, 1952 in Elkhart, a son of Mary Fireline and Eugene Browning.  Rick worked for Forest River RV for over 20 years. Rick is survived by his son Travis Fireline (Farrah …

Bonnie L. Fry, age 76, of Constantine, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home. She was born in Stroudsburg, PA on February 17, 1947, a daughter James and Doris (Slack) Weiss. Bonnie graduated from Shipshewana High School in 1966. On September 21, 1967 she married Joseph Fry in LaGrange. Bonnie was an avid gardener, enjoying her flowers and …

Charlene M. Durbin, age 78, of Mottville, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home.  She was born July 27, 1945 in Battle Creek, a daughter of Paul and Addie (Babcok) Stevens.  Charlene graduated from Pennfield High School in 1963. Following this she attended Beauty School. Charlene held a variety of jobs, working at Pioneer in Constantine, Manfilters, in …

Donald Lee Winchel, age 72, of Marcellus, died peacefully Sunday, September 17, 2023 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began April 12, 1951 in Three Rivers, the oldest of six children of Max and Katherine Winchel.  He married Carol Marie Fitch September 7, 1969 in Moorepark. Donnie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the races. Don will …

Eugene Andrew McCormick, age 89, of Jones, died peacefully Friday, September 15, 2023 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began August 6, 1934 in Dowagiac, the older of two sons born to Frank and Anna McCormick.  He married Virginia Irene McIntyre on October 3, 1953 in Decatur.  After sixty-two years of marriage, she preceded him in death …

Wilma Kristine McLain, age 65, of Millersburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Wilma was born September 1, 1958 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Willem and Jacoba (Hoexum) Doornbos who immigrated from the Netherlands. Wilma graduated from Portage Central High School and earned her bachelors in science from Western …