Dennis Rumsey

B & E incidents in Mendon Township

Multiple trailers and motor homes were broken in to in a storage lot at Kline’s Resort in Mendon Township last week. State police said the break-ins and theft of items occurred Wednesday or Thursday. Authorities said televisions, DVD players and blankets were among the items reported stolen.

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Dick Veloz, 79

Richard Veloz, age 79, of Three Rivers, died on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born July 19, 1940 , in Austin, TX a son of Isaac and Sophia (Ramirez) Veloz. Dick graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1958. On April 13, 1996 Dick married Barbara Enyart Wilson in Elkhart. Dick owned the …

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Sam Spicer, 66

Samuel Spicer, age 66, of Mendon, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 12, 2019, at his home. He was born Oct. 20, 1953, in Hyden, Ky., a son of the late Doc and Lizzie (Smith) Spicer. Sam resided in Mendon since 1980. On March 22, 1975, he married Mary Warmack in Centreville,. Sam was a talented welder and machinist by trade …

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Steven Clock, 44

Steven Robert Clock, age 44, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was born on April 12, 1975 in Midland, Michigan the son of Steven Clock, Sr. and Linda (Sonnabend) Miller. Steven was known for his love of all things challenging, if anything became too simple or easy, he lost interest. He loved to fix …

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Culver’s is coming to Three Rivers

A Wisconsin-based fast-food chain will be opening a store in Three Rivers next year. Construction on Culver’s started last month after passing through appropriate city channels in September and October. The eatery is expected to open in May or June. The new Culver’s is being built on the west side of U.S. 131, between the Oasis restaurant and Victory Lube. …

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Dark-sky preserve comes to Cass County

A measure to designate T.K. Lawless County Park in Cass County as a dark-sky preserve was approved this week by the House Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee. The measure was supported by State Rep. Aaron Miller. He said there is a high demand for dark-sky preserves. The plan would create an additional location in Michigan for celestial-viewing opportunities, which …

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Glen Oaks – Former board members honored

Eight people will be honored today (Friday) as part of a special program organized by Glen Oaks Community College. The “Trustee Tribute,” a luncheon event this afternoon at the Centreville-area campus, will recognize a group of former board members. The recipients are: Gretchen Dresser, Jim Mosher, Barry Mumby, Dave Lovey, Taylor Snow, Richard Maurer, Pat Haas and Norm Haas. Members …

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Benson: 30-minute promise is kept — with an appointment

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says people who book an appointment will get in and out of branch offices within half an hour, but that guarantee doesn’t apply to those who show up without one. Benson campaigned on a 30-minute promise. She said Thursday that she has achieved it because residents can now go online or call to make …

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Moderate Republican Upton will vote against impeaching Trump

Michigan Rep. Fred Upton, a moderate Republican, says he will vote against impeaching President Donald Trump. Upton, top Democratic target in 2020, issued a written statement Thursday calling the impeachment process “highly partisan and clearly motivated by what I believe is an attempt to overturn the last election.” He says the time to vote on Trump is next November, not …

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Gordon Adair, 53

Gordon Cedric Adair, age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center.  He was born on March 13, 1966 in Chicago, the son of Thaddeus L. and Arabelle (Williams) Adair. He was employed for fourteen years at American Axle and most currently at Precision Wire for the last two …

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