A Branch County man was arrested following an investigation into a larceny that took place last month in Cass County. Sheriff Clint Roach said the agency was advised that two four-wheelers, a trailer and several items were stolen Dec. 17 from a location in the 56000 block of Shattuck Road, Penn Township. Value of the stolen items was more than …

White Pigeon Township Library is in the final stages of putting together a schedule and route for its new bookmobile. Director Perri Saunders said staff members have been working on the task and will be ready to unveil the schedule and route in February. Saunders suggested following the library’s Facebook page for next month’s announcement. The bookmobile was made possible …

George Carlin was a comedian, who at times was someone you wouldn’t want to take your mother to see. Other times he made a lot of sense. Here are some of his more famous quotes: “Atheism is a non-prophet organization.” “What if there were no hypothetical questions?” “If a deaf person swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap?” …

Rodney Dean Roach, age 62, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Battle Creek on July 6, 1962 the son of Dennis and Donna (Marble) Roach.  Rod’s passion was restoring old cars back to their glory days, whether it was a Monte Carlo, Ranchero, …

Robbly Trine, age 71, of Burr Oak, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, at Majestic Care of Battle Creek. He was born February 20, 1953, in Sturgis, son of the late James Phineas and Barbara Ann (Halferty) Trine. Rob resided in Sturgis for many years and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1972. …

A Sturgis man was arrested earlier this week following a stabbing incident. According to Sturgis Department of Public Safety, officers were called Monday evening to the 200 block of South Clay Street in response to a man who had been stabbed. Officers learned the victim was being transported to Sturgis Hospital by personal vehicle. The victim was treated and released. …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a hit-and-run incident occurring earlier this week in Calhoun County’s Athens Township. Troopers responded shortly before 8 p.m. Monday to an area of M-66 near Q Drive South. According to a department media release, troopers recovered parts from a vehicle whose driver fled the scene. Surveillance footage shows the suspect vehicle as being a …

An operations-and-supply manager with a Three Rivers-area business was recently named chairman of a state agricultural commission. Mike Phillips, an employee at Walther Farms in Park Township, will serve as chair of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission for the year. In addition, Ryan Pelletier, an agronomist and manager for Walther Farms, was chosen to serve as vice-chair of the commission …

Michael G. Voss, age 74, of Colon, passed away at his home on the lake, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 10, 2025. Michael was born on November 18, 1950, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, a son to the late George and Armeline (LaFreniere) Voss. Michael was a graduate of Brother Rice High School in Chicago as a member of …

Duane Herman Butcher, age 79, of Jones, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born June 25, 1945 in Sturgis, the son of Silas H. and Jean (Bower) Butcher. Duane owned and operated Triple D Concrete for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. He loved being at his cabin up North. Remaining to …