A Coldwater man won a substantial prize recently in a Michigan Lottery draw game. Richard Morrill, 62, won $25,000 annually for life playing the Michigan Lottery’s “Lucky For Life” game. According to lottery officials, Morrill purchased a $2 ticket Dec. 16 and matched all five white balls to win the prize. Morrill said he purchased the ticket at Super Liquor …

A Three Rivers man, convicted of stealing catalytic converters in Hillsdale County in 2021, was sentenced to prison Monday in Hillsdale County Judicial Circuit Court. Yutthaphoom Khamphaeng, 34, pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing stolen property valued at more than $1,000, following his arrest in December 2021 on a warrant charging him with the crime and possession with intent to …

Ned and Mary Haylett will be honored by Sturgis Exchange Club when it conducts its 78th Annual Book of Golden Deeds award ceremony on March 17 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. The Hayletts were selected for the award in recognition of their volunteer efforts. They both share their variety of talents with many diverse organizations that have touched the …

Michigan’s attorney general on Wednesday asked the state Supreme Court to overturn key decisions and extend the state’s anti-discrimination law to gays and lesbians. People who claim discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have not been protected by Michigan’s civil rights law because the word “sex” in the law has been interpreted only as a reference to gender. But …

W. Jean Shears, age 96, of Sturgis, passed away early Thursday morning, March 3, 2022, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born May 30, 1925 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Weeks) Pierson. Jean was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1943. On September 4, 1943 she …

Michael B. Roberts, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo after a long battle with Lung Cancer. He was born July 11, 1938 in Allegan, a son to the late Maurice and Fern (Kermean) Roberts. . On Dec. 20, 2001 in Sturgis, he married Fern Brock. Michael retired from Parma Tube …

Robert L. Hartman, age 87, of Lakeland, Florida, went to his eternal home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 18, 2022. Robert (Bob) Hartman was born in 1934 to Leslie and Ruth (Gerdes) Hartman. He spent his early years growing up in Colon as a very active boy, hunting, fishing and helping neighbors in the community. He graduated with …

Joyce Ann Cartwright, age 89, of Mendon, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on the family farm in Mendon on Feb. 26, 1933 the daughter of the late Carl and Margaret (Harmon) Wing. She attended the Reserve Country School, and graduated from Colon High School in 1951. She was …

Mary Jane Schrock, age 83, of Constantine, died on February 26, 2022 at her home. She was born July 20, 1938 in Constantine, a daughter of Glen and Sadie (Lintz) Shingledecker. Mary graduated from Constantine High School in 1957. She had previously worked at the IGA grocery in White Pigeon. Mary was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and enjoyed reading, …

Alonzia K. Ballentine, age 19, of Three Rivers, died on February 25, 2022 at her home. She was born October 19, 2002 in Merrillville, IN a daughter of Alonzo and Kimberly (Hathorne) Ballentine III. She attended Pathfinder School in Centreville. Alonzia was a happy and loving girl who was always laughing and smiling. She enjoyed listening to and making music …