Lewis Rodney Kaiser passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at Hill Country Memorial Hospital within a few hours after checking in. He enjoyed a normal day on Sunday, mowing the lawn, taking care of normal daily tasks and visiting with friends and family. He had breakfast Monday morning in his usual fashion while enjoying …

The Michigan Department of Transportation says there have been more than 40,000 downloads of the free Mi Drive traffic information app since it was introduced in November 2014. State Transportation Director Kirk Steudle says Mi Drive uses Intelligent Transportation Systems technology, speed sensors, cameras and cell phone data to provide motorists with up-to-date construction information, traffic incidents, traffic cams, and weather-related …

The Michigan appeals court has affirmed the conviction of a northern Michigan man who kept a state trooper’s gun that was found in a grocery store restroom. Authorities say Tim Flanagan of Kalkaska County knew the gun probably belonged to an officer when he found it at a Glen’s store in 2013. Police investigating an unrelated matter many weeks later …

The St. Joseph County Road Commission hopes to proceed with plans to seek a 3-mill request for road improvements in every municipal entity in the county. Details of the plan and the Centreville-based agency’s financial state were presented Thursday to St. Joseph County’s township supervisors at their quarterly meeting in White Pigeon. David Yunker, a member of the road commission …

Violet Sears has been named associate of the quarter at Sturgis Hospital. Sears has been an employee of Sturgis Hospital for more than 11 years and works as an LPN in the specialty clinics and pain management center. Associate of the quarter is given to an employee who provides superior customer service and exemplifies a dedication to serve others in …

A third person has been charged in the murders of a southwest Michigan couple nearly 13 years ago. 44-year-old Timothy Andrews was arraigned Wednesday in Van Buren County District Court in Paw Paw on two counts of open murder. 66-year old Carlin Noble and his 57-year old wife Roberta were found dead in their burned-out home in Lawton in August 2002. Andrews’ then-girlfriend …

Joseph A. Wesley, 91, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital, following a six-month illness. Memorial services will held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Pigeon. The Rev. Germain Perez Diaz will officiate. Donations may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements are by …

Thomas P. Walters, 70, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died unexpectedly Monday, April 13, 2015, at his home. He was born June 3, 1944, in Otsego, to Leo and Darlene (Dyer) Walters. He came to White Pigeon in 1948 from Otsego. He was a farmer and owner-operator of his scrap yard. He was a stock car driver and enjoyed working …

Jacob D. (Jack) Meurer, 91, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.

Hello. Happy Spring! I am an adult male shih-tzu mix. I have short brown and white fur and walk nicely on a leash. I am a little frightened at first but, with some gentle coaxing, I warm up pretty quickly. Being around other animals is fine with me. My photographer thinks I look like Falcor from Never Ending Story. I …