It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make Christmas a happy occasion.Inflation has caused a financial burden Read More…
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Mike’s Musings: Holidays are here, enjoy your family
As we partake in a Thanksgiving feast, watch football, and enjoy time with our relatives, I harken back to these words from Apple founder, Steve Jobs, who died at the age of 56, and lamented about his lack of time with family and friends, in favor of being one of the world’s most successful businessmen. Read More…
Do you need help? Write Us!
By Mike Wilcox Publisher It’s time again for Wilcox Newspapers’ Annual Christmas Wish Program. For the next few weeks, we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us, and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make Christmas a happy occasion. Inflation Read More…
Slow start bounces Constantine from state playoffs in regional final
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Slow starts can kill a team in football, especially late in the state playoffs.Constantine’s football team learned that firsthand, as the team came up empty on its first three possessions on the way to a 38-25 loss to Ovid-Elsie in Saturday’s Division 6 regional final/state quarterfinals matchup at home.With Read More…
White Pigeon eliminated by defending state champs Whiteford
By Steve Eldridge White Pigeon football coach Shawn Strawser was hoping that the fourth time would be the charm, as the Chiefs squared off against the defending state champion Whiteford Bobcats in the Division 8 playoffs Friday night. Whiteford had eliminated White Pigeon three years in a row, and this year was no different.The Bobcats Read More…
Obituary: Thomas Phillips Wagner
Thomas Phillips Wagner, 83, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 29, 1940 in Three Rivers, the son of Logan S. and Mary Aletha (Phillips) Wagner, and graduated with the Class of 1958 from Three Rivers High School, where he played Read More…
Obituary: Steven H. Mitchell
With great sorrow, we announce the death of our brother. Steven H. Mitchell, age 65 of Mendon, passed away at his home. Steve was born on March 7, 1958 to loving parents Patricia A. (Mitts) Mitchell and John A. Mitchell at Three Rivers Hospital. Steve attended Mendon Schools, graduating in 1976. Participating in music programs Read More…
Obituary: Martha Lynn O’Del
Longtime Three Rivers resident, Martha Lynn O’Dell, died Halloween morning on Oct.31, 2023 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. She was 73. Born July 30, 1950 and raised in Three Rivers, MI, Martha was most recently a resident of Crestwood Manor, a Brookside Care home, in Kalamazoo. One of four children, Martha is preceded in Read More…
Obituary: Lillian Larson (DeMott)
Larson (DeMott), Lillian of Three Rivers, MI, died suddenly Saturday morning, November 11, 2023. Lillian was born March 4, 1936 in Battle Creek, MI. She attended Immaculate Conception Church. She was a founding member of the Portage Eagles. Lillian loved sewing making quilts for family and friends. She was an accomplished cake decorator owning her Read More…
Obituary: Don L. Troyer, M.D.
Don L. Troyer, M.D. died on November 11, 2023 at his home in Three Rivers. He was born on January 13, 1949 to Dana O. Troyer, M.D. and Verna (Burkholder) Troyer in Dhamtari, India, where they were serving as medical missionaries. He grew up in Goshen, Indiana where he graduated from Goshen High School and Read More…