Arthur L. Moyer, age 80, of Colon, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at his home after several months of failing health. Art was born July 10, 1938, in Battle Creek, a son of the late Arthur D. and Clara B. (Sly) Moyer. Art graduated from Colon High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1959. He had lived …

It is with great sadness we announce that, on Oct. 6, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, Alan Eugene Weske went to be with The Lord. Alan was born Sept. 16, 1948, in Sturgis, a son of Edward Arnold Weske and Evelyn Teresa (Eichler) Weske. He graduated from Sturgis High School in 1966, then attended …

I can’t help it, but here I go again venting about television ads. It seems we just can’t get away from them unless you follow the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) channel. I don’t think there are any ads on HBO or any of the other premium cable channels. Anyway, there are some ads that are clever, but the majority of …

Mr. Robert Gene Swilley, age 89, of Jones, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Grace Healthcare in Three Rivers. He was born on February 18, 1929 in South Bend, the son of the late John Sr. and Margaret (Bogal) Swilley. Robert graduated from John Adams High School in 1946. He served his country honorably in the U.S. …

Scott A. Witek, age 62, of Constantine, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Constantine. He was born in Three Rivers on May 8, 1956, a son of Anthony and Joyce (Thornton) Witek. Scott graduated from Constantine High School in 1974. He formerly worked for Auto Cam in Dowagiac. He was previously married to Sharon Jacobs; they were later …

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend in Fabius Township, just outside of Three Rivers. Michigan State Police said a pickup driven by a 51-year-old Three Rivers man was southbound on U.S. 131 when the driver attempted to make a left-hand turn onto North Main Street. His vehicle, however, struck a northbound car driven by a …

About 10 Glen Oaks Community College faculty members concerned about the state of contract negotiations attended last week’s meeting of the college’s board of trustees. Ren Hartung, president of the faculty senate, said he does not have inside knowledge of what is happening within the negotiating team, although he has heard comments coming from that team. Hartung said the college’s team …

An elderly Sturgis resident was assaulted as the victim of a strong-armed robbery last week at a business in Sturgis. Officers were called shortly after 6 a.m. Thursday to the 1200 block of East Chicago Road in response to the incident. The 70-year-old victim told police he suffered injuries to his face and head as two males robbed him. Deputy …

Michaela (Shelly) Farr, age 38, of Colon, passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. A memorial service celebrating her life will take place at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at New Life Assembly of God Church in Colon. The family was assisted by Schipper Funeral Home.

A Sturgis man was arrested on drug-related charges this week after he was found passed out in a public place. Sturgis Police were called shortly after 5 a.m. Tuesday to the corner of Williams and South Clay streets in response to a man passed out on a sidewalk. It was eventually discovered that the 47-year-old man had a valid warrant …