Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Roberts, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Munger, MI. on July 6th, 1935 the daughter of the late Nicholas and Ethel (Orosz) Pless. Betty has been a long time resident of Three Rivers. She enjoyed quilting and cross …

Rex Lane, age 94, of Three Rivers, and formerly of White Pigeon, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at Heartland Healthcare Center in Three Rivers. He was born March 15, 1923, in Bronson, one of seven children born to Earl and Nettie (Moon) Lane. There were five boys and two girls in the family. His father was hurt in a farming …

Bernard D. Carter, age 74, of Fish Lake, Sturgis, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on January 25, 1943, a son of Chester and Marguerite (Hoyt) Carter. Bernard attended Schoolcraft and Centreville Schools. On June 1, 1962, he married Annabelle Keckler in Centreville; she preceded him in death on September 25, …

Cass County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a two-vehicle accident that occurred last week in Calvin Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 3 p.m. Thursday to the 17000 block of Chain Lake Street. Investigators said a 16-year old Cassopolis girl lost control of her car while driving eastbound and came upon a patch of ice. Her vehicle crossed …

Quorum Health Resources recently announced Three Rivers Health as a winner of the Excellence in Leadership awards. Three Rivers Health received the award for “Most Improved Performance” in the Under $100 million revenue category. Interim CEO David Shannon said TR Health has increased its operating margin by refocusing its efforts to more efficiently manage labor and supply costs. Meanwhile, QHR …

Constantine Middle School Prinicpal Ray Bohm said the school recently purchased a set of Chromebooks thanks to a grant from Pioneer Giving. Bohm, who applied for the grant earlier this year, said the 18 Chromebooks will increase student achievements, provide the ability to access curriculum independently and assist students to work collaboratively with teachers on assignments and projects. School counselor Steffany …

An elderly man and his daughter had sought help to get their furnace fixed days before their bodies were found inside a cold southwestern Michigan home The South Bend Tribune in Indiana reports 81-year-old Albert Bivins and 55-year-old Patricia Bivins had visited the Ferry Street Resource Center in Niles, to get help with their furnace after it stopped working. Director …

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings (20-13-2-2) and the Quad City Mallards (10-23-2-1) tangled in a pair of games this weekend, each featuring speciality jerseys that featured Marvel characters. The ECHL and Marvel announced earlier this season that each team in the ECHL would wear special Marvel themed jerseys at some point this season.   The home team wore Capitan America …

Betty Jean McClain, age 91, of Constantine, died Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Heartland Health Care in Three Rivers. She was born December 10, 1926 in Three Rivers, a daughter of George and Frieda (Brown) Young. Betty graduated from Constantine High School. On July 20, 1946 she married Charles McClain in Constantine. Betty worked at Denton Mills, Centreville, Constantine Creamery, …

Craig C. Maxson, age 65, of Colon, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. Cremation will take place and no services are panned. The family was assisted by the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. In Colon.