When the Kalamazoo Wings take the ice this fall, there will be a very familiar face missing from the lineup.  Longtime goaltender, Joel Martin, announced his retirement from hockey. Kind of, that is. Fans will now be able to see what Martin, 35, can do off the ice for the K-Wings as he was named as the new assistant coach. …

I feel that I must apologize for the actions of some individuals of my generation. We are the ones responsible for raising children who were never taught manners or responsibility. Now I’m not saying that all of us failed at parenting, because most took the responsibility seriously. What I’m saying is that many things have changed over the years, which …

Sheriff’s officials are investigating the theft of a vehicle in Constantine Township. Sheriff Brad Balk said deputies were called at 9 p.m. Saturday to the 11000 block of Quarterline Road regarding the theft of a 1997 Ford F-150. The vehicle’s color is maroon with gold trim. It features an extended cab and has a maroon hard-cover over the bed. The …

The Three Rivers Health Auxiliary team has announced five recipients who will receive medical scholarships totaling $5,000. Students each receiving a $1,000 scholarship are: Kira Ranee’ Wright of Three Rivers, who will be attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Maegan Saunders of Mattawan High School. She has enrolled at Grand Valley State University; Joshua First of Dowagiac and a soon-to-be student …

A report of malicious destruction of property was filed with Michigan State Police related to an incident in Branch County’s Coldwater Township. Troopers were told the incident occurred between 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday in the 500 block of Concord Drive. Suspects used a sharp object to damage the vehicle, which was parked in a driveway and had …

DTE Energy says it has plans for 50 to 70 wind turbines in southern Michigan’s Branch County. The Daily Reporter says the utility made a presentation Thursday to county commissioners in Coldwater. Commission Chairman Ted Gordon says any key decisions about the placement of turbines will be made by townships. Michael Sage of Detroit-based DTE says 180 people have signed …

Loretta Anne Neph – lover of ice cream, wine, and sequined tops, expert hostess, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, left this world a little less bright on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Loretta was born in Detroit, on May 6, 1933 to her beloved parents Michael and Anna Sparks. She eloped with the love of her …

A Texas man was arrested late Thursday after a stabbing incident at the Meijer gas station in Sturgis. Jaime Rubalcada, 25, of Harlington, was arrested on a charge of felonious assault. Sturgis police were dispatched to the location just after 11:30 p.m. Upon arrival, police noticed a man with a stab wound to his hand. He was taken to Sturgis Hospital …

Police are warning residents to beware of phone calls that threaten action from the Internal Revenue Service or a federal agency. Sturgis police have received multiple reports of a recent telephone scam. IRS and law-enforcement officials do not contact people by phone to request money or reference outstanding warrants or tickets. Police said residents should not provide personal information, including …

Members of the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Advisory Board agreed last week to move forward with a declaration of support to get board member Don Eaton reappointed to the board. Wednesday’s vote came a day after the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners approved five of six reappointments to the COA board, excluding Eaton. Tom Stoll, COA director, …