Ford Motor Co. plans to build a $3.5 billion factory in Michigan that would employ at least 2,500 people to make lower-cost batteries for a variety of new and existing electric vehicles. The plant, to be built on land being readied for industrial development near Marshall, would start making batteries in 2026. It would crank out 35 gigawatt hours worth …

Nancy Lavon Rank, age 69, of Nottawa, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born on July 17, 1953 in Sturgis, the daughter of Clarence and Edith (Bupp) Overholt. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1972. On September 21, 1974 she married David W. Rank in the Burr Oak Missionary …

I can’t remember a time when we’ve had an over abundance of blood in our local blood banks. That is why we have blood drives. Glen Oaks Community College will host a blood drive this Thursday, February 16, on the concourse from 10 AM until 2:30 PM, Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment phone (866)642-5663. …

Constance Joyce “Connie” Eickhoff, age 76, of Mendon, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Three Rivers on February 20, 1946 the daughter of Howard “Taxi” Hackenburg and Avis (Baker) Hackenburg. She graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1964. Later that summer she met her future husband while …

President Joe Biden on Sunday ordered an “unidentified object” shot down with a missile by U.S. fighter jets Sunday over Lake Huron, and it was believed to be the same one tracked over Montana and monitored by the government beginning the night before, U.S. officials said. The downing came after earlier objects over Alaska and Canada were shot out of …

Robert Lee Wonders, age 87, of Sturgis, and former longtime Burr Oak resident, passed away Friday evening, February 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 22, 1935 at home in Wolcottville, Indiana son of the late Samuel and Dessie “Peggy” (Carpenter) Wonders. Bob resided in Sturgis since 2007 coming from Burr Oak. On July …

Charles G. Broker, age 68, of Colon, formerly of Cadillac, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his home. Charles was born on November 14, 1954, in Gary, Indiana, a son to the late Louis and Joyce (Emmel) Broker. Charles graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1973. Charles later in life moved to Cadillac, where he …

R. Lamar Rodgers, age 93, of Lake Templene, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home. He was born in Mishawaka on April 12, 1929, a son of Elmer and Dortha (Maudlin) Rodgers. Lamar graduated from Mishawaka High School. On June 5, 1948 he married Patricia Forst in Mishawaka. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2006. Lamar …

Perry Durwood Ballett, age 91, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home in Three Rivers. He was born in Flowerfield Township on August 11, 1931 the son of Harry and Bertha (Bloom) Ballett and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. Perry served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. He was …

Kathleen S. Kline, age 61, of Howe, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at her residence. She was born on October 27, 1961, in Three Rivers to Walter and Barbara (Boodt) Headley. Kathy graduated from Three Rivers Community Schools in 1979. After graduation she accepted a job back at Three Rivers Community Schools to become the secretary to the Superintendent. She …