Richard L. Gamble, age 46, of Centreville, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Portage, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Edie Carolyn Howe, age 92, died on Friday, February 8, 2019. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services will be held this summer at Corey Lake, Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Margaret “Marge” Mary Guiher, age 80, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 6, 2019. Margaret was born in Buffalo, New York on May 18, 1938, the daughter of William J. and Ellen M. (Cunningham) Morrison. On June 01, 1991, she married Maurice A. Guiher in St. Frances of Assisi Chapel in Tonawanda, New York. They were married for almost 12 …

This is the time of the year where it’s imperative that our utilities are in working order. There are too many out there who have furnaces in working order, but aren’t working because their utilities have been shut off for one reason or another. To assist these individuals, there will be a Walk for Warmth on Saturday, February 23, beginning …

A Centreville man died Friday in a highway accident in Kalamazoo County. Portage police said Richard Gamble, age 46, was driving east on snow-covered I-94 around noon Friday when he lost control of his pickup after attempting to change lanes near the Westnedge Avenue exit ramp. His Ford F-250 struck a guardrail and he was ejected from the vehicle. A …

Speed is believed to be a factor in the death of an Elkhart man involved in a single-vehicle accident Friday in Cass County. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 10:30 p.m. Friday following an incident on Sunset Boulevard near South Beechwood Street in Porter Township. Investigators said Travis Lee Schlabach, 39, was driving south on Sunset Boulevard when …

Three people were arrested Friday on drug-related offenses following a traffic stop in Sturgis. According to a department media release, Sturgis officers stopped a vehicle at 11 p.m. in the 1200 block of East Chicago Road for an unspecified violation. During the subsequent interview with the driver and passenger, officers became suspicions to the potential for narcotics inside the vehicle. …

The Cyber Command Center from Michigan State Police is noticing an increase in fraudulent emails containing malicious links or attachments being sent to businesses and individuals across the state. Recent emails have had subject lines that include terms such as “Invoice” or “Receipt.” The email contains an attachment or link to download a PDF, MS Word or Excel document that …

All good things must come to an end.  The Kalamazoo Wings (24-20-1-2) saw their five-game winning streak snapped on Saturday night as the Kansas City Mavericks defeated the K-Wings in overtime by a score of 4-3.  However, the K-Wings did earn an important point in the loss, keeping them in the playoff mix. The K-Wings made the seven-hour trek to …

They call me “Midge”.  I am a sweetheart if I say so myself.  I love to love  on  someone  The lady here thinks I may be about 10 months old, but I am a munchkin and may remain small.  I am a beautiful grey tabby.  There is a spay surgery needed in my future.   I am waiting to meet you …