State Rep. Aaron Miller last week joined his colleagues in the Michigan House to unanimously advance legislation that will benefit roadways in southwest Michigan as early as this summer. The $175 million proposal provides money for road preservation and construction projects in addition to what was already budgeted. Miller said the unanimous vote shows the legislature is in unequivocal agreement …

Troopers from Michigan State Police are investigating the breaking and entering of the Sturgis Bank and Trust ATM in Mendon. The incident occurred at 1 a.m. Jan. 15. Investigators said the suspect gained entry into the ATM by using some type of prying instrument. The suspect then left the area in a tan-colored minivan. The suspect is described as a …

Three Rivers Fire Chief Carl Holcomb is urging residents and business owners near rivers to prepare for rising waters and have an evacuation plan ready. Holcomb also recommended people stay off the rivers, as high water levels cause strong currents. In addition, Holcomb said motorists should not attempt to drive through barricaded streets and roadways. Water levels were expected to …

Fannie J. (Bontrager) Yoder, born May 18, 1931, age 86 years and 9 months, of Centreville, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at the home residence. Fannie was born in Sikeston, Mo., a daughter of the late John M. and Elizabeth (Mullet) Bontrager. Fannie lived in the Centreville community most of her life and was a member of Old …

Pauline A. Oxender, 93, of Howe, Ind., died Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at Life Care Center of LaGrange, Ind. She was born May 20, 1924, in White Pigeon, to Albert and Ester R. (Quick) Warren. Pauline was a graduate of White Pigeon High School. She worked at Sealed Power from 1963 until her retirement in 1986. She was a member …

Elizabeth Helen (Betty) Lambertson passed away at the age of 100 on Monday, February 19, 2018 at her home in Three Rivers.  She was born in Three Rivers to Adam and Margaret Armstrong. Betty attended schools in Three Rivers, The Southern Seminary in Virginia, and she graduated from the University of Michigan where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. On May 9, 1942, she …

Michael E. Eash, age 62, of Burr Oak, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, following a lengthy illness. He was born March 29, 1955, at Sturgis Hospital, a son of John and Erma (Haarer) Eash. Michael joined his father in the family business at Eash Quality Feeds. After several years of working at the …

Alicia “Missy” English (McCally), age 56, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer over the last seven years at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Lexington, KY, the daughter of Walton James and Janice (Blough) McCally. Missy has been a long …

Forrest Richard Bower, age 91, formerly of Sturgis and Mendon, died on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born in Nottawa on March 30, 1926 the son of Kearold G. and May S. (Eshleman) Bower. Forrest was employed by the Kirsch Company in Sturgis for over 30 years. He was an animal lover, …

KALAMAZOO, MI -Entering Wednesday nights game against the Wheeling Nailers (28-22-5-0), the Kalamazoo Wings (27-21-3-2) were riding a five-game losing streak. It looked as if the K-Wings would be extending that streak to six games as the Nailers led the home team by a score of 5-2 with just over twelve minutes remaining in the game. That was all the …