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 …

Ronald Lee Hamilton, age 89, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Skaggs AFC in Burr Oak.  Ronald was born April 20, 1932 in Kalamazoo to Harold E. and Gladys O. (Wedell) Hamilton.  He graduated from Old Central High School in 1950.  He attended Western Michigan University and graduated from the Paper School in 1955.  Ronald served in …

Randy W. Riley, age 66, of Constantine, died Monday November 8, 2021 at his home. He was born July 6, 1955 in Goshen, a son of Ronald C. and Joann (Rink) Riley. Randy graduated from Northridge High School in Middlebury in 1973. He was employed at T&M Rubber Co. of Goshen and Ohio before starting, with his family, Southern Michigan …

The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, Will Downing is bringing his smooth sounds to the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Saturday, December 18. With a career that spans over 34 years and 24 albums, Will Downing is one of the most versatile and loved voices of our time. His repertoire consists of signature interpretations of R&B classics like “I Go Crazy”, “Wishing …

Eugene C. “Gene” “Wheels” Wheeler, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning, November 7, 2021 at his home. He was born June 20, 1941 in Sturgis, son of the late Fred Leroy and Emma (Koehl) Wheeler. Gene was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1959. On May 28, 1960 …

Tonna Marie Grubb, age 69, of Burr Oak, passed away Saturday evening, November 6, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born January 26, 1952 in Lansing, daughter of the late John L. and Nancy Lee (Kahlor) Garvie. On July 7, 1979 she married the love of her life, best friend and savior David L. Grubb, …