Geri’s Resource Center and The Huss School Project have joined to present “Math Camp on the Farm.” The free, hands-on, outdoor learning experience is for students entering sixth and seventh grades. The first session starts Monday and concludes Friday. The second session runs Aug. 9 through Aug. 13. Both sessions are from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Take-home lunch is available …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of catalytic converters from two vehicles in Calhoun County. The larcenies occurred between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday at the park-and-ride lot off Michigan Avenue at I-69.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday resumed wearing a mask at indoor events, citing revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a recommendation from Michigan’s chief doctor. The Democratic governor, who is vaccinated, said she does not anticipate reinstating a face covering requirement, though “not in the near future and maybe not ever.” The CDC on Tuesday reversed …

Bruce Leigh Heywood , age 71, of Tampa, Florida had his heavenly homecoming on July 12, 2021 after a brief illness. Bruce was born in Three Rivers on January 11, 1950. He graduated from Three Rivers High School and Western Michigan University. Bruce was an accountant by trade in various manufacturing facilities. He was a member of Bay Hope Church …

A man who stabbed a police dog has been shot to death by a sheriff’s deputy in southwestern Michigan. Deputies were called to a home in Gobles about 7:30 p.m. Monday for a reported assault, the Van Buren County sheriff’s office said. The police dog was sent inside about 9:30 p.m. to force the 39-year-old man out, but was stabbed …

Kenneth E. Cook, age 78, died peacefully on July 13, 2021 surrounded by his wife, children and sister. He was born in Detroit, and grew up in Tennessee and Anderson, Indiana. He met his future wife at Purdue University, while studying chemical engineering. He and Pat (Priscilla Ogren) married in 1962. Children, Chris and Scott, soon followed. Ken and Pat …

Marjorie R. Shank, age 89, of Sturgis, left the loving arms of her family and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Monday morning, July 26, 2021 at her home on Minnewaukan Lake in Sturgis. She was born March 5, 1932 in Pentwater, Michigan daughter of the late Ernest and Harriette (Griffis) Luttrull. Marjorie attended Muskegon …

Edward Patrick Murphy, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Edgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born September 10, 1943 in Chicago, the son of David and Catherine (Lally) Murphy. Edward worked as a purchasing agent for Fluor Daniel, and was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church. He loved lake life for 20 years, and …

Debra Sue Kirk, age 66, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 24, 1953 in Three Rivers, the daughter of E. Cleyon and Marilyn J. (Milholin) Clark. Deb graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1972. Upon graduation, she attended Ferris State …

Jimmy Dale Hemenway, age 82, went to be with his Lord Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Facility in Centreville.  He was born to Ralph and Mary (Weatherwax) Hemenway on April 24, 1939. Jimmy grew up in Three Rivers, and attended Three Rivers Schools.  On December 19, 1959, he married the love of his life, Mable Spicer.  Together they …