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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Police in the southeast Missouri town of Cape Girardeau are continuing to investigate after a man was shot to death at an apartment complex. The Southeast Missourian reports that the victim was identified Thursday as 53-year-old Richard R. Reeves of Decatur, Michigan. The shooting happened just before 10 a.m. inside an apartment on the second floor. Police say Reeves was …

An external study has found an Indiana city’s police department treats residents with roughness and the offending officers are seldom held accountable. The South Bend Tribune reports that the assessment of the Elkhart Police Department was made public on Thursday. Mayor Tim Neese ordered it this year following the release of video showing two officers repeatedly punching a handcuffed man. …

Our mom, Neta JoAnn Benoit was born August 11, 1937, in Pocahontas, Arkansas the daughter of Charlie Ray Jenkins and Crata Cotabell DeRossett (Eddie Derossett). She passed on Friday, November 29, 2019. We are proud of the fact that some of our heritage is from “down south”. Mom was surely a feisty lady, stubborn, and very giving as well. She …

Herbert Howard “Herb,” age 79, of Three Rivers passed away on December 3, 2019 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family and special friend, Angie Chitwood after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 28, 1940 in Columbus, GA the son of Morris and Evelyn (Pilgrim) Howard. Herb made Three Rivers his home thirty years ago with his …

On Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 Alma Pearl Bowersox, age 93, went to be with the Lord. She was born in 1926 in Flowerfield Township, Michigan. Alma was a very active member at Center Park United Methodist Church. She loved growing her flowers, for everyone. She was a talented artist and enjoyed sewing also. Alma had a special bond with her …