The brain releases natural chemicals that calm the body. — Time and senses distort – vision narrows, memories flash. — The body temperature drops and the person feels cold inside first, then outside.

Jean Mable Mock, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, at her home. She was born October ...

Lois Ann VanDeraa-Griffith, passed away peacefully in Three Rivers on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 31, 1939 in Harvey, Illinois, Lois was a vibrant soul whose creativity ...

Dorothy Lee Cook, age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 10, 1937 in Dermott, Arkansas. She later lived in Chicago, Three ...

Ethel Loraine Slack, age 96, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. She was born Jan. 10, 1930, daughter of Herman ...

Sinclair, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Kalamazoo. Mary was born on March 3, 1932 in Grand ...

Colon American Legion is hosting a fish fry this evening. Carry-out starts at 5 o’clock while dine-in hours are 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the downtown Colon site. Cost for the all-you-can-eat fish dinner is ...

Branch County Sheriff’s Department has announced its receipt of a $100,000 grant to help offset the cost of body-worn cameras. The funding was provided by Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority.

The boil-water advisory in effect the past week in Constantine has been lifted. Village officials said the situation was the result of a water-main break Jan. 23. All required water testing has been ...

Constantine’s interim village manager is inviting residents to take part in a community-pride competition. Jim Bontrager said he is challenging Constantine residents to help create a “Village Creed,” ...

Beacon Kalamazoo announced today that it has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a leading ...