A world-record attempt will be made this summer in Colon. During the 2014 Abbottt’s Magic Get-Together in August, an attempt will be made to break the Guinness World record for most magicians in a single magic show. Colon resident Kelly Pucci, who is an organizer of the Aug. 6 attempt, said the current record is 106 magicians set by a …

A 56-year-old Kalamazoo man died in a 1-car crash at 3:30am Monday. The victim was identified as David Hunt. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department says Hunt was northbound on Carlton Road in Flowerfield Township, when his car left the road, hit a rock, and rolled several times. Hunt was pronounced dead at the scene.

Randall Eugene Skipski , age 58, of Three Rivers passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Randall was born in Muskegon on October 15, 1955 the son of Catherine Skipski. He was raised in Muskegon, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. On October 4, 1980 …

Margot Francis Stoner, age 73, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Saturday May 24, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Margot was born on October 4, 1940 in Berwyn, IL the daughter of Lewis and Marian(Blue)Williams. Margot was a longtime resident of Schoolcraft. On January 31, 1970 she was united in marriage to Jack Stoner who survives. Margot was employed for …

Roger Arnold Connelly, 64, Three Rivers, died Thursday, May 22, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born Dec. 27, 1949, in Sturgis, to Arnold F. Connelly and Lila C. (Sheets) Connelly. Roger graduated from Lakeland High School in 1968 and then married his high-school sweetheart, Sherry Lynn (Richards) Connelly on Sept. 21 of the same year. …

Douglas B. Garvey, 87, of Three Rivers, and the Nettles Island Community on Hutchinson Island, in Jensen Beach, Florida, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Florida. Born in Muskegon Heights, he had been a winter resident or “Snowbird” at Nettles Island for 44 years. Doug honorably served his country during the later part of World …

Martha Marie Cook, age 67, of Centreville, died Friday May 23, 2014 at her home. She was born in Battle Creek, MI on Sep. 20, 1946 the daughter of Thurl Eugene and Betty Rae (Worrell) West. She was a 1964 graduate of Vicksburg High School. Martha worked for International Business Machines (IBM) for over 27 years, and later for the …

A 33-year-old Traverse City man was charged with drug- and weapon-related offenses early Thursday in Sturgis. The man was arrested after the vehicle in which he was a passenger was stopped for an equipment violation shortly after 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of East West and Arden Park streets. Sturgis police said the man was found to be in possession …

An update on the 2014 White Pigeon Days community celebration was provided during Wednesday’s village council meeting. Representatives from the White Pigeon Days Committee said a permit for the parade on U.S. 12 has been secured and will take place on opening night, July 11. Other attractions include a dodge ball tournament, inflatable attractions for the kids, food and crafts …

Organizers of the eighth annual Palmer Lake Flotilla in Colon Township have announced details regarding this year’s event. The procession of boats begins at 6:30 p.m. July 5, starting from the Palmer Lake Launch near Burr Oak Road. The rain date is July 6. Organizer Tim Taylor said this year’s theme will be “Music.” In keeping with the theme, Taylor …