I was walking from the post office to the Commercial-News office the other day, when I realized that as I was walking, I was making sure that I didn’t step on one of the cracks in the sidewalk. After all, if you step on a crack, you’ll break your mother’s back. Since my mother passed away in 1986, I’m pretty …

Officials from Glen Oaks Community College said the school experienced an enrollment increase for the second straight semester, representing a 16.8 percent jump over the 2015 winter semester, and an actual increase over the 2015 fall semester. President David Devier said the student increase is a testament to the hard work faculty and staff have put into the college’s marketing …

Alcohol is being cited as a factor that contributed to a one-vehicle crash Sunday night in Mottville Township. State police said a 25-year-old Goshen man was driving west on U.S. 12 when he lost control of his pickup. The vehicle struck a curb, lost a wheel and struck Jaywalker’s restaurant at the intersection of M-103. The vehicle then rolled over, …

An Indiana man died last week, while five family members in Cass County were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning at their Jefferson Township residence. Sheriff Joe Underwood said deputies responded at 5:30 a.m. Friday to 66280 Indian Lane near Edwardsburg. Cass County’s central dispatch received an alert from the residence indicating that the caller felt dizzy, faint and short of …

Three Rivers Health is pleased to announce Chad Bush, CRNA, Direct Patient Care, and Cathy Kirk, Support Staff, for being selected as our Employees of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2015. Chad Bush has been with Three Rivers Health since December 2014. Chad has made a significant impact in the OR and on the Anesthesia team. He has …

Anson Jeffrey Lehman, age 31, of Burr Oak, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, Feb. 7, 2016, at the home of his brother in Three Rivers. He was born May 23, 1984, in Kalamazoo, a son of Jeffrey Owen and Terri Lu (Walker) Lehman. Anson resided most of his life in White Pigeon and was a graduate of White Pigeon High …

Richard Daniel Trattles, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1952, in Three Rivers, a son of the late Jack and Shirley (Magisen) Trattles. Richard resided most of his life in the Three Rivers and Sturgis area. He was first married to Sharon Lovejoy. This marriage ended in …

Rosemary Maureen Hutchinson died Monday February 8, 2016 at the Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater, Michigan. She was born on December 10, 1979 to John and Maureen (Haas) Hutchinson in Coldwater. She encountered many challenges throughout her life as the result of Rett Syndrome. Rosemary communicated to those who loved her with her eyes, body language, and …

Andrianne Rosette Lockmondy, age 71, of Union, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her home.  She was born in South Bend, IN on July 29, 1944 the daughter of Howard and Isabelle Milliken. She enjoyed spending her free time gardening and antique shopping. She served the community for many years while working with Head Start of Indiana, …

Elizabeth “Betty” “Liz” Cruce, age 92, of White Pigeon, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born June 20, 1923 in Battle Creek, a daughter of Howard and Bessie (Rouch) Mix. Betty graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1940. She married Avril “Bob” Cruce in October 1941, they later divorced. Betty retired as …