James A. Cadman, age 56, of Goshen, passed away Friday morning, May 10, 2019, at the Cadman family home in Burr Oak. He was born Jan. 4, 1963, in Three Rivers, a son of the late William L. and Genevieve Catherine (Blaskie) Cadman. Jim resided in Goshen for the past 35 years. His early life was spent in Burr Oak, …
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Jeanette Motz, 84
Mrs. Mary Jeanette Motz, age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 13, 2019 following a brief illness. Jeanette was born on June 13, 1934 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Duane and Maxine (Brown) Knapp. Jeanette has been a lifelong resident of Three Rivers except for …
Read More »Deborah Currier, 64
Deborah J. Currier, 64, of White Pigeon, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born July 11, 1954, in LaGrange, a daughter of Charles A. and Wava E. (Ernsberg) Schindler. She had been a resident of the White Pigeon area since 1987, coming from Howe. She was a school teacher in White Pigeon for more …
Read More »Jack McIntyre, 68
Jack McIntyre passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was 68. A veteran of the Michigan National Guard Reserves, Jack had a high level of respect and regard for those in uniform who served and sacrificed in defense of our country. A skilled craftsman in many things mechanical, electrical, woodworking and plumbing, he wasn’t satisfied until he knew how …
Read More »Earl Crawford, 74
Henry Earl Crawford, age 74, of Colon, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his home, after several months of failing health. Earl was born Aug. 12, 1944, in Senath, Mo., a son of the late Percy and Amelia (Ball) Crawford. He lived most of his adult life in Colon, where he had worked as a truck driver and also …
Read More »Pauline Randol, 51
Pauline M. (Boggs) Randol, age 51, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019, at her home. She was born Feb. 18, 1968, in Sturgis, a daughter of Nick & Bonnie (Willms) Witham. On July 2, 2014, Pauline married Doyle Randol at Rainbow Pit in Mongo, Ind. He survives. Pauline previously had worked at Sturgis Hospital in the medical …
Read More »Two-county pursuit — Man arrested
Cass County sheriff’s officials arrested a man early Friday following a two-county pursuit. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies attempted to stop the suspect, who was driving a stolen vehicle. The vehicle eventually crashed on M-40, south of Hoffman Street in an area of Jones. The suspect fled on foot and was able to elude deputies and a K-9 officer. A …
Read More »US-131 — Construction update
Here is a weekly update from the Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the U.S. 131 project in Three Rivers. Northbound and southbound 131 will continue to feature single-lane closures. Meanwhile, construction will continue on the existing curb-lane islands, which will be removed and replaced with temporary paving. Also, work will continue on utilities on outside shoulders and median work will …
Read More »Rep. Miller votes to lower car insurance premiums
State Rep. Aaron Miller last week voted in favor of a measure to help bring lower car insurance prices to residents and families in Southwest Michigan. He joined House legislators in approving a plan to reform Michigan’s no-fault system. The plan guarantees lower rates for all drivers in Michigan, reducing what currently is the highest average car insurance premium in …
Read More »Car hits buggy and leaves the scene
State police troopers are investigating a hit-and-run accident that involved a vehicle and a horse-drawn buggy in Branch County. The incident occurred at 10 p.m. Wednesday on Hamman Road near State Line Road in California Township. Investigators said a black passenger car traveling north on Hamman Road crossed the center line and struck a southbound buggy head on. The buggy …
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