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Obituaries

William Blanton, 79

William Blanton, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Niles, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to and are pending with Brown Funeral Home ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:19 pm

Obituaries

Wendy A. Schulenburg, 76, of Allegan

Wendy A. Schulenburg, age 76, of Allegan, died Friday, July 19, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis. Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:13 am

Obituaries

Rex A. Beal

Feb. 9, 1957-July 22, 2024 Rex Alan Beal, 67, of Vandalia, died peacefully Monday July 22, 2024. His life began Febr. 9,1957 in Muncie, Indiana ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:10 am

Obituaries

Lillian L. Owen, 85, of Union

Lillian L. Owen, 85, of Union, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Arrangements are being made by Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, of Cassopolis. Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:07 am

outdoors

DNR updates deer hunting regulations

On July 11, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved the scheduled deer hunting regulations for this fall. Read more

by Submitted, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 4:48 pm

Obituaries

Jeffery Paul Wetzel, 41, of Niles

Jeffery Paul Wetzel, 41, of Niles, died Monday, July 15, 2024. A celebration of life gathering will be held at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. ... Read more

by Submitted, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:53 am

High school sports

Comstock’s Ansel one of three Al Bush Award winners

Detroit Public School League assistant director Anika McEvans, Comstock Public Schools athletic director Justin Ansel and Kensington Lakes Activities Association commissioner Bryan Masi all have ... Read more

by Submitted, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 7:44 am

Obituaries

Charles M. Lindley Sr.

June 9, 1962-July 16, 2024 Charles Michael “Chuck” Lindley, 62, of Cassopolis, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. His life began June 9, 1962, in Tucson, ... Read more

by Submitted, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 7:32 am

Obituaries

David Nelson McClelland Jr., 88

David Nelson McClelland Jr., 88, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to and are pending with Brown ... Read more

by Submitted, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 6:18 pm

College football

Michigan has three players earn preseason Big Ten honors

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2024 football preseason honors on Tuesday ahead of the start of Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil ... Read more

by Submitted, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:56 am

Obituaries

Roger Tumbleson, 76, of Niles

Roger Tumbleson, 76, of Niles, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2024 surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending with and have been entrusted to Brown ... Read more

by Submitted, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 9:10 am

Obituaries

James Franklin Grady Sr.

Dec. 3, 1953-July 12, 2024   James Franklin Grady, Sr. of Detroit, Michigan departed his earthly life to begin his eternal life on Friday, July ... Read more

by Submitted, Monday, July 22, 2024 5:23 pm

Obituaries

Robert Szamecki

Dec. 7, 1945-July 17, 2024   Robert Stanley Szamecki, known affectionately to his friends and family as Bob, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, ... Read more

by Submitted, Monday, July 22, 2024 12:04 pm

Cass County

Granger resident killed when motorcycle crashes into trees in Jefferson Township

A 22-year-old Granger, Indiana man was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck multiple trees in Jefferson Township Saturday afternoon. Read more

by Submitted, Monday, July 22, 2024 8:47 am

Obituaries

Charlene Gast, 78, of Niles

Charlene Gast, 78, of Niles, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, ... Read more

by Submitted, Sunday, July 21, 2024 10:43 am

Obituaries

Michael Opulskas, 67, of Benton Harbor

Michael Opulskas, 67, of Benton Harbor, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Arrangements have been entrusted to Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs. Services to ... Read more

by Submitted, Sunday, July 21, 2024 10:42 am

Obituaries

James Rothrock, 77, of Niles

James Rothrock, 77, of Niles, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, July 19, 2024 11:15 am

Obituaries

Robert Szamecki, 78, of Niles

Robert Szamecki, 78, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, July 19, 2024 11:14 am

College wrestling

Constantine’s Smith signs with Roadrunners

Dathan Smith, of Constantine High School, has signed a National Junior College Athletic Association letter of intent to wrestle Southwestern Michigan College. Read more

by Submitted, Friday, July 19, 2024 11:00 am

college athletics

19 Roadrunners earn NJCAA All-Academic honors

The NJCAA announced their 2023-2024 All-Academic Teams today, and the SMC Roadrunners are well-represented. Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, July 18, 2024 4:55 pm

Obituaries

Rommel J. Nickert

April 7, 1954-July 12, 2024 Rommel Jon Nickert, age 70 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully July 12, 2024 after a long and prosperous life that ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:17 am

Obituaries

Charles M. Lindley Sr.

June 9, 1962-July 16, 2024 Charles Michael “Chuck” Lindley, 62, of Cassopolis, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. His life began June 9, 1962, in Tucson, ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:10 am

Obituaries

Linda L. Rockwell

March 25, 1941-July 12, 2024   Linda L. Rockwell, 83, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Friday morning, July 12, 2024. Her life began March 25, 1941 ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:05 am

Obituaries

Brian Flick

Oct. 7, 1961-July 9, 2024   Brian was the only son of Edward J. Flick and Betty J. Weiser. Both deceased from Niles. He was ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, July 18, 2024 10:57 am

Obituaries

Jonathan Schaffert, 63, of Niles

Jonathan Schaffert, 63, of Niles, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, July 18, 2024 10:52 am

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