KALAMAZOO, MI – A busy weekend ended with a big victory for the Kalamazoo Wings (4-2-0-1) as they defeated the Allen Americans, the defending Kelly Cup Champions, on Sunday evening at Wings Event Center. On Friday, the K-Wings picked up a point after taking their game against the Wheeling Nailers to overtime but losing in the shootout. Following the game, …

Martha Marie “Tillie” Mann, age 80, of White Pigeon, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at her home. She was born February 17, 1936 in Plainwell a daughter of Floyd and Addie (Swihart) Kussmaul. On July 7, 1953 Tillie married Harold C. Mann in Centreville. He preceded her in death August 8, 2007. Tillie was a devoted and loving …

A Fairbanks Police sergeant who was shot in the line of duty last week died Friday after complications from surgery, the department said. “Fairbanks lost a hero today,” Deputy Chief Brad Johnson said at a press briefing that was broadcast live on Facebook. “I’m sorry to have to let you know that earlier this afternoon Sgt. Allen Brandt lost the …

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Barbara J. Stephayn, age 85, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. She was born May 29, 1931, the daughter of Homer and Maxine (Kahler) Swartz. On February 3, 1951 she married John P. Stephayn who preceded her in death in 2008. Surviving are one daughter, Judy (Jerry) Brown of Marcellus; daughter-in-law Lori …

The Michigan appeals court has ruled the state’s child-abuse law doesn’t apply to unborn babies, a decision that was made in response to a case involving a Sturgis woman. The court threw out the conviction of Melissa Jones, who used methamphetamine during her pregnancy. Jones’ son weighed less than 4 pounds despite being delivered at full term in Sturgis. In …

Glema Eleanor Hochstetler, 92, of Nottawa, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, her home. She was born on February 07, 1924 in East Gilead, MI, a daughter of Charles and Nellie (Stout) Preston. Glema graduated from Centreville High School in 1942. On October 4, 1947 she married Carl Hochstetler in Centreville. He preceded her in death August 19, 1996. She …

Hello. I’m Dusk and I am a male black and white “tuxedo” kitty. I’m about three months old and I really like to play hide-and-seek. I’m already housetrained and I do well with other kitties. I’ve had two playmates here who have already been adopted so I would really like to have a home of my own. I like to …

An economic-impact study conducted for Glen Oaks Community College indicates the college, its students and regional alumni added more than $119 million in income to the local economy in the school’s 2015-16 fiscal year. The figure is approximately equal to 4 percent of the area’s Gross Regional Product. Idaho-based Economics Modeling Specialists International conducted the study. Its report concluded the …

Three Rivers Health has completed its 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment, and posted results and its implementation plan on its website. Through the CHNA process, the hospital has determined the top health needs of the community center on: obesity/physical inactivity; mental health/suicide; physician services; education/prevention; and diabetes. The hospital has developed an implementation plan for addressing the needs, including services …