Dennis Rumsey

US-131 — Construction update

Here is a weekly update from the Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the U.S. 131 project in Three Rivers. Northbound and southbound 131 will continue to feature single-lane closures. Meanwhile, construction will continue on the existing curb-lane islands, which will be removed and replaced with temporary paving. Also, work will continue on utilities on outside shoulders and median work will …

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Rep. Miller votes to lower car insurance premiums

State Rep. Aaron Miller last week voted in favor of a measure to help bring lower car insurance prices to residents and families in Southwest Michigan. He joined House legislators in approving a plan to reform Michigan’s no-fault system. The plan guarantees lower rates for all drivers in Michigan, reducing what currently is the highest average car insurance premium in …

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Car hits buggy and leaves the scene

State police troopers are investigating a hit-and-run accident that involved a vehicle and a horse-drawn buggy in Branch County. The incident occurred at 10 p.m. Wednesday on Hamman Road near State Line Road in California Township. Investigators said a black passenger car traveling north on Hamman Road crossed the center line and struck a southbound buggy head on. The buggy …

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Out and About – Week of May 13th

Here’s some more information about future road construction planned for the Three Rivers area: 2019 construction includes re-configuring the US-131/M-60 interchange to a standard signalized intersection, reconstructing the US-131/Hoffman Road intersection, and any temporary paving necessary for planned 2020 construction. Looking ahead to 2020, we can look forward to the construction of a boulevard from Broadway Street to Hoffman Road. …

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Ed Wagner, 71

Edward “Ed” William Wagner, age 71, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Ed was born February 18, 1948, in Niles, the son of Walter P. and Della B. (Redlin) Wagner, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Carol Slas, children: Dannell Dykema of Niles, Shane (Heather) Wagner of Holland, …

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Dr. Robert Schneider, 88

Dr. Robert Allen Schneider, age 88, formerly of Mendon, died Dec. 29, 2018 at his home in Chesapeake, VA where he had resided the past eight years. He was born in Three Rivers, on May 20, 1930 to the late Ray and Alice Schneider. He graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1948. Bob earned his Medical Degree …

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Whitmer signs bill forgiving up to 4 snow day make-ups

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to forgive Michigan schools from rescheduling up to four snow days that occurred during an artic deep freeze in which she declared a state of emergency. The law will let schools not count the Jan. 29-Feb. 1 period toward a cap on snow days. State law forgives districts from making up six days that …

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Simone Grams, 70

Simone Suzan Grams, age 70, of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9th, 2019 at Grace Healthcare with her loving husband at her side. She was born on July 20, 1948 in Elkhart, the daughter of the late Ralph Wayne and Ellen (Shook) Windbigler. Mrs. Grams has been a long time resident of this area. She was a …

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Al Clark, 88

Alvin Ray “Al” Clark, Jr., age 88, of Leonidas, died Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on Oct. 5, 1930 the son of Alvin Ray and Lucille Violet (Hagalgans) Clark. He worked on area farms beginning at the age of 12. After graduation from Centreville High School in 1948 he went to work …

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Elaine Noland, 87

Elaine M. Noland, age 87, of Howe, Ind., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at home. She was born March 3, 1932, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Elmer and Helen (Fisher) Yunker. On Nov. 3, 1950, she married Thurl B. Noland at Lima United Methodist Church in Howe, Ind. He preceded her in death April 19, 2015. Elaine …

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