Jack McIntyre passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was 68. A veteran of the Michigan National Guard Reserves, Jack had a high level of respect and regard for those in uniform who served and sacrificed in defense of our country. A skilled craftsman in many things mechanical, electrical, woodworking and plumbing, he wasn’t satisfied until he knew how …

Henry Earl Crawford, age 74, of Colon, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his home, after several months of failing health. Earl was born Aug. 12, 1944, in Senath, Mo., a son of the late Percy and Amelia (Ball) Crawford. He lived most of his adult life in Colon, where he had worked as a truck driver and also …

Pauline M. (Boggs) Randol, age 51, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019, at her home. She was born Feb. 18, 1968, in Sturgis, a daughter of Nick & Bonnie (Willms) Witham. On July 2, 2014, Pauline married Doyle Randol at Rainbow Pit in Mongo, Ind. He survives. Pauline previously had worked at Sturgis Hospital in the medical …

Cass County sheriff’s officials arrested a man early Friday following a two-county pursuit. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies attempted to stop the suspect, who was driving a stolen vehicle. The vehicle eventually crashed on M-40, south of Hoffman Street in an area of Jones. The suspect fled on foot and was able to elude deputies and a K-9 officer. A …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …