Wrapping up their fourth game in five days, the Kalamazoo Wings (27-21-1-2) surrendered a two-goal lead in the third period to the Brampton Beast before coming back to win the game in overtime on Monday afternoon. Kyle Thomas paced the K-Wings with two goals, including the game winner in OT, to secure the victory.  With the win, the K-Wings remain …

Trine University is enhancing and expanding its online degree programs with the launch of TrineOnline, a new approach designed to be convenient and cost-effective for students seeking to complete an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree. The launch comes a month after Trine was recognized by US News and World Report in its annual listing of Best Online Programs. TrineOnline will …

When I returned from Vietnam in 1966, I weighed 130 pounds. Since that time, I’ve put on a few pounds. About ten years ago, a doctor at the University of Michigan Medical Center told me that I was obese. At that time I weighed about 247 pounds. Being diabetic, this is not good. The last several years I’ve tried my …

George R. Cheney, age 80, of Constantine, died February 15, 2019 at his home. He was born February 23, 1938 in Hastings, MI a son of John and Beldon (Blanck) Cheney. George graduated High School and attended Ohio State University. He served in the United States Army.  On October 5, 1961 he married Anna Marie Barberis in Three Rivers. George was …

Michigan lawmakers are considering whether to cut schools some slack after frigid temperatures and other weather caused a high number of snow days. State law forgives schools from making up six days that have been canceled, and schools can get a waiver for three additional days. Some legislators from both parties say the wintry weather has been so extreme that …

Anna Lee Kutz, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Grace Healthcare on Friday, February 15th, 2019.  Anna was born in Dowagiac, on August 28th, 1937 the daughter of the late Frank and Johanna (Velthouse) Pond. She has been a long-time resident of Three Rivers where she worked for Crocker Limited for …

James Eldon Slentz, age 71, died on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. In accordance to family wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services are pending at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Shirley Irene Ayers, age 80, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 15, 2019. She was born on May 26, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Garret and Effie (Bullard) Winkelman. Shirley lived her entire life in the Three Rivers area. On July 20, 1985 she married the love of her life Donald …

Willie Ray Fuller, age 54, of Centreville, died on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born October 29, 1964 in LaGrange, a son of Raymond and Opal (Hall) Fuller. On July 4, 1998 he married Tammy Benwire in White Pigeon. Will worked as a road tech at Grand Design RV in Middlebury and …

Charles D. “Chuck” Snyder, age 79, a lifelong resident of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 15, 1939, in Sturgis, a son of the late Walter H. and June A. (Murray) Snyder. On Aug. 20, 1960, he married Judith A. “Judy” Clouse in Sturgis. Chuck had been employed by Sturgis …