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Driver’s license survey

More than a third of young adults who don’t drive say they are too busy to get a driver’s license-and more than a fifth have no intention of ever learning to drive. Researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute surveyed 618 adults under 40 who do not have a driver’s license to find out why. They found that …

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Jamey Carey, 44

James “Jamey” Scott Carey, 44, of Three Rivers, passed away very suddenly on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 at his home. He was born on Jan. 22, 1969 in Allegan, the son of John and Geraldine (Hamilton) Carey. Jamey was preceded in death by his parents, and four siblings, Barbara, Brenda, Linda and Johnny. He leaves to cherish his loving memory …

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Robert Rudd, 74

Robert Rudd, 74, of Holland, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 at the Hospice House of Holland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Verna Rudd. Robert worked for Buylow Market, and later retired from the Johnson Corporation after 30 years. He was a veteran of the National Guard, a member of the Eagles, and a member …

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Richard Mayo, 79

Richard Allen Mayo, age 79, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2013 at Thurston Woods Village. He was born June 16, 1934, in Sparta, Mich., a son to the late Jesse E. and Mary A. (Bosworth) Mayo. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army, earning the rank of SP3. On Jan. 30, 1960, in Rockford, Mich., he …

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Paul Fletter, 44

Paul Lynn Fletter, 44, of Constantine, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at his home. He was born June 3, 1969, in Three Rivers, a son of David L. and Jeannette L. (Kerbet) Fletter. He was a Constantine resident his whole life and was employed in recreational vehicle manufacturing. He married Corina A. Johnson and enjoyed watching the weather, was an …

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Michigan speed limit – 75 MPH?

State Senate Republican Rick Jones is teaming up with State Police in an effort to increase the speed limit on Michigan’s freeways to 75 miles per hour or more based on scientific evidence. Gongwer News service reports Jones, who is sponsoring legislation to up the speed limit, says “There’s a law in Michigan that roads should be set, legally, by …

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Techi

Hi! My name is Techi and I am a very sweet, female, black/merle Catahuoula Hound. I walk good on a leash, know how to sit and if you give me a treat I will take if very nicely. I am about 4 years old so I am moderately active. I like people and would like to be part of your …

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Violating permit of CPL

Charges of violating a permit related to a concealed pistol license could be imposed on a member of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Second District Commissioner Don Eaton could be charged with a misdemeanor related to an incident that originated July 29 at the Sturgis Applebee’s restaurant. Eaton, 53, said he retrieved from his vehicle a pistol as …

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One killed in motorcycle crash

A Sturgis woman has died as the result of a motorcycle accident Wednesday night in Constantine Township. Carrie Gay, 30, died Thursday at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where she was airlifted following the accident at Dickinson and Burke roads. She was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by 32-year-old Charles Barfell, of Sturgis. He remains in serious condition at …

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GOCC offering class

Glen Oaks Community College is offering classes that will teach students how to develop applications for mobile phones. The newly created Mobile Phone Applications Development certificate program begins this fall at the Centreville-area school. Patricia Morgenstern, associate dean of extended learning and workforce development, said the program will teach students how to build, test and market their Android and iPhone …

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