Rosemarie S. (Rose) Marble, age 67, of Colon, passed away, Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Rose was born July 11, 1944, in Detroit, a daughter to the late Arthur F. and Alice (Oakes) Comport. On April 6, 1990, she married Richard L. Marble in Coldwater. He preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 2004. Rose …

Riley Gill made 26 saves and the Kalamazoo Wings scored all their goals in the first period en route to a 2-0 victory over the Trenton Titans on Noodles & Company Night. Leading the league with 74 first period goals entering Friday’s contest, the K-Wings added to their total striking twice in the first 20 minutes. Ripping a slap shot …

The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the ECHL, two-time defending North Division Champions, reigning Eastern Conference Champions and National Hockey League affiliate to the Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League’s Albany Devils, announce the four winners of the team’s season ticket holder contest. For the past four seasons, the K-Wings have selected members of their season …

The National Weather Service says a slow-moving storm that damaged more than 100 homes in a rural southeastern Michigan community when a tornado touched down included at least one other tornado that caused damage.  No  serious injuries were reported and crews are expected to survey the damage Friday following Thursday’s storms.  Meteorologist Steven Freitag says Friday that the tornado that …

Scientists say the gray wolves of Isle Royale National Park are dangerously close to extinction.  Biologists with Michigan Tech University say they counted only nine wolves on the Lake Superior island this winter, down from 16 a year ago.  It’s the lowest number since scientists began monitoring the park’s wolves and moose a half-century ago. Biologists Rolf Peterson and John …

Chase Jeffrey Allen, age four months, son of Charles Allen, III and Cynthia Carlson of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at his home. He is survived by his loving parents; one brother, Charles Allen IV at home; grandparents, Charles and Renee Allen Jr. of Colon and Jeff and Elvia Carlson of Indianapolis, Ind.; great-grandparents, Charles …

Donald G. Bogen, age 84, of Centreville, Mich., passed away early Thursday morning, March 15, 2012, at his home. He was born May 19, 1927, in Sturgis, Mich., a son of the late Louis and Helen (Harris) Bogen. Mr. Bogen was a lifelong Sturgis and Centreville area resident. On Jan. 26, 1952, he married Alberta J. Ritter in Angola, Ind. …

Douglas Lynn Hall, 57, of Union, Mich., died at 2:22 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at his residence after a battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 19, 1955, in Elkhart, Ind., to Chester and Ruby (Blough) Hall. Surviving are a daughter , Shalee Hall of Union; three sons, Douglas Chester Hall, Ryan (Amber) Hall and Eric Scott Hall, …

The Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority has announced it was awarded a $750,000 grant for making handicap-accessible upgrades, and lighting and sidewalk improvements. Bestowed by Michigan Strategic Fund, the grant will cover a large portion of expenses related to making the Downtown Mural Mall ADA-compliant to ensure easy access between Railroad Drive and Main Street. Steps currently in place will …

The field of candidates expected to run for St. Joseph County Probate Court judge grew more crowded Thursday. Colon attorney David Tomlinson said he plans to seek the position currently occupied by Tom Shumaker, who plans to retire at the end of the year after serving for 24 years as judge. To date, the other potential candidates for the position …