A second person died in a tornado that hit northern Michigan, authorities reported Saturday, as crews searched a mobile home park that was virtually destroyed by the rare weather event. The person, who was in their 70s, lived in the Nottingham mobile home park, which was among the first sites hit by the tornado Friday, said state police Lt. Derrick Carroll. “There …

The Michigan Supreme Court said Friday it wants more information from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about her request to erase a state abortion ban from decades ago. The court wants five points addressed, including whether it needs to immediately get involved, especially after a judge at the Court of Claims this week froze the dormant law with an injunction. “We direct the governor to …

Terry Lee Dyrcz was born April 24, 1957, son of Stanley & Jean Dyrcz of Decatur. Terry departed this earth on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 to go and enjoy the most ultimate hunt in heaven. Terry was a lifelong resident of Decatur. Known around town for his love of hunting, guns and tractors. Oh, the adventures he had during his …

Cecil Paul Haines, age 88, of Three Rivers passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born in Cassopolis on January 15, 1934 the son of Paul J. and Mildred (Patterson) Haines. Cecil was employed for the U.S. Postal Service as a Postal Carrier for thirty-five years until his retirement. He was a member of …

Both Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Michigan Legislature proposed new plans to cut taxes Thursday but remained at odds over the scope and immediacy of any relief. Whitmer called for a one-time $500 election-year rebate for “working families,” adding to her earlier proposals to gradually repeal a tax on retirement income and fully restore a credit for lower-wage …

Cynthia Sue (Garrison) Richardson, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday evening, May 17, 2022 at her home. She was born March 8, 1955 in LaGrange, daughter of the late James Thomas and Betty Jane (Wyncoop) Garrison. Cynthia resided in Sturgis the past 36 years coming from Bluffton, Indiana. Most of her working life was as a nurse’s aide. …

Tracy V. Bainbridge, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born on December 14, 1952. Tracy was a graduate of Three Rivers High School. On July 7, 1973 he married his high school sweetheart, Kathy, and they proceeded to build a life together. He was a talented mechanic and …

Donald Howard Raiche of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born in Iron Mountain, MI on October 3, 1937, the son of Howard and Mildred (Simonson) Raiche. He lived in Three Rivers since 1960, and was a counselor and member of Apple Farm Community Retreat Center in Three Rivers. Donald …

Paul L. Burgener, age 84, of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Birch Meadows AFC in Three Rivers. He was born September 22, 1937 in Constantine, a son of Lester and Vernie (Wittenberg) Burgener. Paul graduated from Constantine High School in 1955. He immediately went to work on the family farm which was established in 1906. Paul owned …

William David Monroe Kunz, age 21 of White Pigeon, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle accident. Willie was born in Kalamazoo on December 23, 2000, a son of Isis and Bryan Hull. He graduated from Constantine High School in 2019 and attended Glen Oaks Community College where he studied welding and mechanics. Willie worked …