Authorities say there’s no indication of foul play in a camper fire in southern Michigan that killed two young siblings and a dog and injured a third child. The Branch County sheriff’s office says the fire started around 10:30 a.m. Monday near Bronson. Chris Gump tells WWMT-TV he was outside the camper and saw smoke. He says he went inside …

A high school principal in southern Michigan has apologized to two graduates whom he had chastised for wearing their Marine dress uniforms during commencement. Marshall High School Principal Scott Hutchins apologized Monday for his comments regarding the two students’ decision not to wear their caps and gowns on June 3, the Battle Creek Enquirer reported . School officials had told the two …

Mr. Edward Arnold, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on July 6, 1939 in Manchester, Tennessee the son of the late William and Meda (Wilson) Arnold. Edward worked and retired from General Motors. He leaves to cherish his memory four children: Terisa Arnold, …

Kathleen Lucille Wortinger, age 96, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Hohner Funeral Home.

Entrepreneur Elon Musk said Thursday a high-speed transportation system that will whisk people between downtown Chicago and O’Hare International Airport at speeds of up to 150 mph could be operational in about three years. Musk joined Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to formally announce that a Musk-owned enterprise, The Boring Company, was selected for the project and will fully fund it. …

The end result may not be realized until 2019, but steps are being taken to amend a village ordinance and allow for docks at a municipal park in Colon. The measure was approved by a 5-2 vote before a crowd of more than 40 people Tuesday. A group of local residents and business owners has offered to finance, install and …

A homeowner successfully dispatched a group of people attempting to break into his residence last week in Branch County’s Sherwood Township. State police said the incident occurred at 1 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of Mendon Road. Multiple suspects attempted to force entry into the residence by breaking through the glass of a door and trying to unlock it. …

A Bronson woman was injured in a single-vehicle accident last week in Cass County. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 8:40 p.m. Friday to the intersection of Born Street and Patterson Hill Road in Newberg Township. Investigators said 40-year-old Emily Davis, was driving east on Born Street when her vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a tree. …

Marylou (Nelson) Sears, age 74, beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 29, 1943, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Irvin F. and Doris M. (Bunnell) Nelson. Marylou graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of …

If you want a nice quiet companion who will love you and snuggle close to you, I’m your boy.  I am called “Bae” and am one and a half years old, with a soft brindle coat and I only weigh 45 lbs..  I think I am part lab and shepherd.  I am good with kids and other dogs, I don’t …