Winona Elaine (Huff) Johnson, age 97, of Marcellus, passed away on July 17, 2025 at The Waters in Wakarusa, Indiana. A graveside service will be held at 3 pm Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Rosehill Cemetery in Nicholsville, Michigan. Brian Steffen, a good family friend, will officiate at the gravesite. Winona was born in Dowagiac, Michigan to Seth Huff and …

William Eugene Krontz, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away on June 17, 2025 at his home with his son at his side. He was born August 29, 1929 in Sturgis, son of the late William and Dorothy (Lough) Krontz. Bill was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1947. In March 1953 he …

There is not a book that explains everything a man must know in order to better understand women. We must continue to learn from experience, or listen to a person who has dealt with the fairer sex longer than you have. There are books that explain certain facts on how a woman does certain things, but a book on why …

After working without a contract since March, nurses at Three Rivers Beacon Health have ratified a new contract. Following several weeks of negotiations and an informational picket last month, the three-year contract takes effect immediately. According to union officials, the new agreement includes raises, improvement to health insurance and a limit on nurses forced to work overtime. About 75 nurses …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to report any sighting of wild turkey hens with their babies as a part of a multi-state preservation effort. This is the third year for Michigan’s wild turkey brood survey. Since its launch, people reported more than 25,000 hens, 11,000 male turkeys and 65,000 babies in Michigan, according to the …

A Kalamazoo woman has been charged with a number of offenses in a case being tried by St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecuting attorney Deb Davis said Tami Rayshawn Rey has been charged with two felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and two misdemeanor charges of domestic violence. The alleged offenses occurred May 23 in Kalamazoo. The case was …

Russell William “Bill” Butz Jr., age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1942 in Jackson, the son of Russell W. and Ruby E. (Vick) Butz, and graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1960. After graduating from culinary school, Bill moved …

The Fourth of July weekend is now in the history books and the local lakes are now resting from all the busy lake traffic. The population on Pleasant Lake has dwindled down to what is considered normal. One has to look a little harder to find an Illinois or Indiana license plate. Not to worry, our neighbors will be back …

Phyllis Ann Williams, age 75, died in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at noon at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 817 Eighth St., Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

David Alfred Prouty of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on May 19, 1937, in Constantine, David lived a long, full life marked by service to his country, love for his family, and a lifelong connection with nature. He is survived by his loving partner, Sonya West, who stood by his …