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Janette Metz, 49

Janette Jimenez Metz died on June 27, 2024.  She was born on March 18, 1975 in Manila, Philippines. Both her parents passed before her. Salvador Laurilla and her mother Florencia Jimenez Laurilla. Janette lived most of her life in Las Pinas, Philippines, in their family home. She attended Adamson University in Manila. Her brother Junie preceded her in death. Her …

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Dave Fisher, 61

David Fisher, age 61, passed away in Allegan on June 23, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1962, in Three Rivers, one of two children born to Loren and Marjorie Fisher. Dave is survived by his son, Thomas Fisher (Heather); daughter, Meagan Hartzell (Andrew); grandchildren Alayna and Aliyah Fisher, Carter and Carson Rice, Alyssa and Peyton Street; and his …

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Out and About – Week of July 8th

Every year, in early May, Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is the place to be if you’re a fan of horse racing. The Kentucky Derby is definitely a race like no other. Horses are beautiful animals and a thoroughbred racehorse is truly a thing of beauty. The horse is all muscle and loves to run. I’ve always been impressed in …

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Jeff Clark, 60

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffery Joe Clark, age 60, of Mendon, on Friday, July 5, 2024 surrounded by his family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, following a sudden illness. Born in Vicksburg on October 25, 1963 to Janice (McVay) and late Richard Lee (”Dick”) Clark, Jeff with his family moved …

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Bob Critz, 81

Bob (Robert) Critz passed away peacefully in the compassionate care of Crystal Woods Memory Care Assisted Living & Centrica Hospice Care on Thursday, July 4th, 2024 at the age of 81, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on October 14, 1942, in Vicksburg, Bob was the son of Minnie and Carlton Critz. Bob’s parents owned the Critz/Redmond Funeral Home …

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J. Ascencion Barrera Perez, 55

J. Ascencion Barrera Perez, age 55, of Sturgis, husband of Maria Lucia Sanchez, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born January 27, 1969, in Zinpecuaro, Michoacan, Mexico son of Lauro Barrera and Andrea Perez. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 7:00 on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Holy Angels Catholic …

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Joyce Moore, 72

Joyce Edna Moore, age 72, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her home. She was born August 6, 1951 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Armond and Dolores (Arndt) Moore, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1969. Joyce continued her education at Glen Oaks Community College, where she earned her associate’s …

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Tracey Hull Sr., 70

Tracey A Hull Sr., age 70, of Centreville, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Bronson Hospital Battle Creek. He was born July 23, 1953 in Three Rivers, a son of Harry and Carol (Clark) Hull. Tracey attended Constantine High School with the class of 1971. He served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1976. Tracey was …

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20-mile roadway resurfacing project will start on Tuesday

Michigan Department of Transportation has announced resurfacing of nearly 20 miles of roadways will start next week.  (Week of July 8th) Agency spokesman Nick Schirripa said the work will take place in Constantine, Lockport, Park, Mendon and Nottawa Townships. The $2.5 million job includes chip-seal, fog-seal and micro-surfacing procedures. Schirripa said work zones are on U.S. 131, from Dickinson Road …

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Two TR residents injured in crash

A Three Rivers man and his passenger suffered injuries in a single-vehicle crash earlier this week just north of Jones in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday to an area south of Bald Hill Street on M-40. Investigators said Adrian Black, 31, was driving north on M-40 when he lost …

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