In response to Wednesday’s State of the State address by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, State Rep. Aaron Miller released the following statement: “While I am more than happy to work with the governor on a realistic road funding solution, paying for it on our credit card is not the answer. “Road-improvement bonds will be detrimental to our children’s futures and they …

Keeping their modest win streak alive, the Kalamazoo Wings (16-20-4-1) extended that streak to three games with a 5-3 come from behind win over the Indy Fuel on Thursday night. The K-Wings, who have points in four consecutive games, are trying to dig themselves out of the Central Division cellar.  The K-Wings are just 7 points out of fourth place, …

GAIL ANNE (PETERSON) LAUZZANA January 12, 1945 – January 23, 2020 Gail (“Guala”) was the first child born to Alfred Peterson, Jr. and Charlotte O’Connor Peterson in Detroit. She grew up in Three Rivers along with her siblings Alfred (“Pete”), Eric (“Rick”), and Kristin (“Kris”). Guala attended Kingswood Boarding School in Bloomfield Hills and graduated from the University of Michigan …

I am looking for a new home.  My name is ” Willow”.  I am a medium size female mix.  I am eager to meet new people and get excited, but I calm down after a few minutes.  The staff here think I am about four years old and they say that I am friendly with them and the volunteers.  My …

A woman and her daughter died in a fire Monday night at their Fabius Township residence. State police said the victims were 37-year-old Michelle Bixler and 16-year-old Cheyenne Bixler. Due to the location of the fire in the residence, responding police and fire personnel were unable to enter the home until after the blaze was extinguished. The fire took place …

The Michigan Public Service Commission last week approved a settlement agreement that establishes new rates in support of Indiana Michigan Power’s Michigan Plan, originally submitted last June. The agreement was reached between Indiana Michigan Power and parties representing the interests of consumers, environmentalists, businesses and the state of Michigan. MPSC approval provides I&M the opportunity to make significant investments in …

A bicyclist was struck by a car earlier this week in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 6:30 p.m. Sunday to M-40 near Hoffman Street. Behnke said a car driven north on M-40 crested a hill and struck a bicycle ridden by David Hutchins, age 57, of Jones. Hutchins was transported to Three …

A plan introduced by state Rep. Aaron Miller, and signed into law in October updating and clarifying Michigan counseling practices, took effect this week. Updates were needed because the state Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs proposed a rule that would have precluded many licensed professional counselors from using counseling techniques and psychotherapy to treat patients. LPCs are invaluable to …

The Michigan Senate has voted to require that a study be done to assess the feasibility of tolls along the state’s highways. The bill was sent Tuesday to the House for future consideration. It’s among several road funding-related measures that cleared the Republican-led Senate. Democrats voted against bills they said would seek to shift funds so higher union-level wages would …

David Richard Gearhart, Sr. age 80 of Marcellus passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at home. He was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on May 27, 1939 the son of Charles Thomas and Margaret Elaine (Cox) Gearhart, who preceded him in death. On November 22, 1956, in Normal, Illinois he married Joyce Kay Lamb who survives. David was a Sub …