Authorities say a 59-year-old woman has died after the riding lawnmower she was on was struck by a vehicle in Kalamazoo County. The sheriff’s department says Deborah Kay Smith of Augusta was pronounced dead at the scene of Tuesday’s crash in Ross Township. Investigators say she was operating the mower and went into the roadway before being struck. The sheriff’s …

Well, someone really blew it. Michigan officials say no one stepped forward Wednesday with a winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket from a year ago. The deadline was 4:45 p.m. The money will now go to the school aid fund. The ticket was sold in Grand Rapids at the CVS Pharmacy on 28th Street. The winner matched the first five …

Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, Wednesday presented World War II veteran and Portage resident Robert Max Goldacker with nine service medals. Goldacker, 91, received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Presidential Citation, the European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Honorable Service Lapel Button, the Sharpshooter Badge, and the Marksman Badge. …

Charles Francis Rhodes, age 66, of Marcellus, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center. Charles was born in Three Rivers on December 27, 1948 the son of George L. and Esther J. (Boyer) Rhodes. Charles was a long time resident of Three Rivers. He was a decorated veteran who proudly served his country during …

A sheriff says three dogs found dead on a rural road were released by a man who couldn’t keep them at a rental house. Clinton County Sheriff Wayne Kangas says the man was turned away from shelters before releasing four dogs. Three of the Labrador-mix dogs were found dead last week, apparently hit by a vehicle near Sleepy Hollow State …

Louise Madelyn Kennedy passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 at Sunshine Care Home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers She was born on February 4, 1924 in Schoolcraft, MI the daughter of Fred G. Stiver and Mahala Taylor Stiver. On June 27, 1942 she was united in marriage to Jack V. Kennedy Sr. at St. Monica’s Catholic Church. …

Voters in Mendon Township Tuesday turned down a millage-increase proposal that would have resulted in a new building for the township’s government office, as well as a garage for its fire and rescue vehicles. By a vote of 204 opposed to 70 in favor, the 1.10-mill request would have raised slightly more than $1 million over a 10-year period. The …

Three members of the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Board of St. Joseph County were removed Tuesday by the county commission. Board president Barb Parker, and members Larry Walton and Gaylene Adams were cut from the 12-member panel after a 3-1 vote. Board president John Dobberteen abstained and Robin Baker cast the dissenting vote. There was no discussion …

The driver of a Jeep involved in a rear-end collision last weekend is in critical condition following an incident in Fabius Township. State police said Jones resident Brandon Cooper, age not listed, was eastbound on M-60 when he slowed in preparation of turning left onto Roberts Road. Cooper’s vehicle was struck from behind by a semi driven by Laurentiu Popa, …

The 78th Abbott’s Magic Get-Together is underway! Greg Bordner, owner of Abbott’s Magic Co. in Colon, said the bar for talent at the Abbott’s Magic Get-Together is exceptionally high and for the four-day Get-Together, there’s not a stronger showcase of talent anywhere in Michigan. He said there are no less than four performers at each of the nightly shows Wednesday through Saturday. …