The Detroit Tigers’ disappointing season cost Al Avila his job. Avila was fired as Detroit’s general manager on Wednesday, ending a seven-year tenure without a playoff appearance. “I wish the results would have been better this season,” Avila said in a statement released by the team. “But know there is a lot to look forward to in the coming years.” …

Linda Carol Miller, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Borgess Hospital. She was born March 26, 1949 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Leon and Hazel (Selner) Rishel. Linda worked as a cashier at Harding’s and D & W, as well as in central supply at Three Rivers Hospital from which she retired. She enjoyed …

A Kalamazoo man was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide after intentionally running over a 65-year-old woman in a Walmart parking lot Tuesday, authorities said. The woman was walking in the parking lot located in Oshtemo Township around 12:10 p.m. when a car driven by a 32-year-old Kalamazoo man intentionally hit her, deputies with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office said. …

Harriet Louise Burch of Schoolcraft passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the age of 101. Harriet was born on December 7, 1920 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Roy and Maude (Null) Cobb. She was a graduate of Schoolcraft High School, and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Uroyal “John” Burch. Together they had two …

A Michigan city violated the U.S. Constitution by chalking tires to enforce parking limits, but it won’t be forced to refund thousands of tickets in the class-action case, a judge said. Saginaw must only pay vehicle owners “nominal damages” of $1.00 for each marking, U.S. District Judge Thomas Ludington said Monday. “The basic problem is that chalking is relatively harmless,” …

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has tested positive for COVID-19. The Democratic governor said in a statement that she tested positive for the virus Monday evening and is experiencing mild symptoms. Whitmer said she plans to follow proper guidance and protocols, while maintaining a remote schedule. Whitmer said all of her close contacts from Monday will be notified. “I am grateful …

Dennis Lee Carpenter Sr., age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born December 24, 1950 in Three Rivers, the son of Lester and Martha (Osborn) Carpenter, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1970. He worked as a laborer at Weyerhaeuser. Remaining to cherish his memory …

Allison Sue Grant, age 11, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on March 31, 2011 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Jonathan and Jessica (Weatherwax) Grant. Allison had recently completed 5th grade at Riverside Elementary School in Constantine.  She played softball in the Constantine Little League and liked …

Douglas D. Thaxton, age 68, of Colon, passed away Thursday August 4, 2022, at The Laurels of Coldwater. On August 19, 1953, Douglas was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee, a son of the late Charles and Ramona (Davis) Thaxton. Douglas graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1971. Surviving Douglas are his siblings: Debra (David) O’Connell of Sturgis, James …

Ralph A Snyder, age 92, of Middlebury, died at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was a former White Pigeon resident. Visitation from be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where Services will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday August 10, 2022. Interment in White Pigeon Township Cemetery …