A Kalamazoo man fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire with police following a standoff has been identified as the suspect in a recent shooting that critically injured a woman. Alex Rawls, age 35, was found dead in a house in Kalamazoo where he had been holed up during an armed standoff lasting more than 16 hours, Michigan State Police …

Margaret Beatrice Cowsert, age 84, of Colon, peacefully lost her battle with dementia on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Edgewood Nursing Home, Three Rivers, surrounded by her family. Ms. Cowsert was born July 25, 1937 to William Dudley Vaughn and Lena Beatrice Eldridge of Greenwood, MS. She was a member of Colon Baptist Church. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing …

Edward Ondrejka, age 95, died on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in Three Rivers. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Powers) Ondrejka, sister Alma Ryan, children Sharon Ondrejka, Jeff Ondrejka (Annette Ondrejka), Diane Ondrejka (Mike Melton) and grandchildren Megan, Mary, Kevin, Madeline and Lydia. Ed was born in Chicago on August 11, 1926. He was the youngest son of Charles …

Jenny Doreen Curtis, age 59, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully at Borgess Hospital after battling Covid pneumonia. She went home to her Savior just after 11 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021. Jenny was born to Floyd and Marnetta Eichorn on November 29, 1961. The youngest of five siblings, she grew up on farms in the Three Rivers area. Jenny …

Wilma Jean Rench, age 92, formerly of Colon, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Wilma was born in Leonidas on October 26, 1929. As a professional organist, Wilma played for local bands, the Abbotts magic get together, and was the organist for the Colon and Athens Methodist Churches for many years. Wilma was preceded …

After voting in favor of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on Friday, Republican Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan received a threatening voicemail in which the caller repeatedly called him a “traitor” and said he hopes the congressman, his family and staff all die. The voicemail, provided by Upton’s office, was played during an appearance by the Michigan Republican on CNN’s “AC360” and is …

A Michigan high school runner who finished second in a state championship race was disqualified for expressing four-letter words of joy as he crossed the finish line. Garrett Winter, a senior at Parchment High School, ran the 3.1-mile course in 15 minutes, 27 seconds, a personal best. But officials said his profanities Saturday at the end of the Division 2 …

The Kalamazoo Wings (2-3-0-0) dropped both games of a home at home series against the Toledo Walleye (5-1-0-0) this past weekend. Two goals by Greg Betzold and three assists from Justin Taylor were not enough firepower as the Toledo Walleye skated away with the 6-4 win in front of a sold-out crowd at Wings Event Center on Friday night. It …

Keith D. Jackson, age 67, of Coldwater, passed away unexpectedly at Promedica Coldwater Hospital on Friday, October 29, 2021. Keith was born on November 24, 1953 in Coldwater, a son to Kenneth and Ellen (Swift) Jackson. Keith graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1971. He worked as a tool and die maker his entire life. Keith is …

Wanda Mae (Inman) Rexford, age 84, of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021. She was born in Coldwater on February 13, 1937 to Elgin and Vivian (Hurley) Inman. Wanda “Granny” Rexford grew up in Leonidas, and attended Athens High School. She married William Rexford in 1957 and made their home in White Pigeon where they raised their …