Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred last month in White Pigeon Township. Investigators responded to the 20000 block of Fawn River Road, where the incident took place between June 24 and 11 a.m. Saturday. Suspects appeared to use a crowbar to force entry into a side door of an unoccupied residence. They stole several articles …

The father of the jet engine-powered semitruck driver who died during a performance at a southwestern Michigan air show said Tuesday that the truck burst into flames after a blown tire ruptured the fuel tank. Chris Darnell, 40, died in the accident Saturday that happened during a race between the Shockwave Jet Truck and two airplanes at the Battle Creek …

Esther K. Hacker, age 99, of Athens, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Birches AFC in Leonidas. Esther was born on October 17, 1922, in Factoryville, MI, a daughter to the late Peter and Elsie (Hope) Landfair. Esther graduated from Athens High School with the class of 1939. In April of 1941 Esther married William Hacker in Angola. …

Ruth W. Harker, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2022 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born February 7, 1929 in Berlin, Germany daughter of the late Willi and Walli (Hergesen) Wagner. Mrs. Harker came to the United States in 1946 from Germany. She took great pride in obtaining her U.S. Citizenship June 21, …

Donna Breece-Cole passed away on June 24, 2022 at the age of 91. Donna will be lovingly remembered for her optimistic outlook, her well documented travels, and the way she generously shared her musical talents. Born in 1931, Donna grew up and attended school in Sturgis, including her elementary years within a one room school house. She married Lloyd Breece …

Shirley Ann Chapman, age 83, of Centreville, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2022 at her home. She was born February 18, 1939 in Portsmouth, Ohio daughter of the late William and Virginia Long. Shirley resided in the Centreville and Nottawa area most of her life. On September 10, 1961 she married David Lee Chapman in Sturgis. He preceded her …

Many of us are familiar with the many symptoms of Type II Diabetes, such as increased thirst and more than normal urination. There are a few lesser-known signs of the disease that can emerge before the typical symptoms. Here are five symptoms that aren’t that well known: Blurred vision. If you need to have your eyeglass prescription changed more than …

Debra Ann Cole, age 62, of Colon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 1, 2022, at her home. Debra was born on April 12, 1960, in Marshall, a daughter to the late Lonzo and Ruth Ann (White) Cole. Debra is survived by her children: Christina (Eric Robinette) Cole of Leonidas, Joseph Segerstrom of Three Rivers, and …

Kathy Lou Guthrie, of 19948 M-60, Fishers Lake, Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2022 at the age of 71, with her loving partner of over 25 years, Jim Souers, by her side. She was born Kathy Lou Carpenter on February 24, 1951, in Battle Creek. She was the daughter of Paul L. Carpenter and Julia H. “Dollie” …

One person has died following an explosion during a jet-fueled semitruck performance Saturday at a southwestern Michigan air show, officials said. Emergency crews responded after the explosion happened about 1 p.m. at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. One death was announced by the Battle Creek Police Department. The Shockwave Jet Truck was going down …