A friendship turns into history being shared with all of Berrien County; Whirlpool donates its story to libraries in Southwest Michigan

Rick L. Rasmussen, an 83-year-old local historian, author of several books on the history of Paw Paw Lake, and Michael J. Hall, 79, a retired senior manager who spent 40 years with Whirlpool Corporation, both reside in a nursing home in southwest Michigan. Although the two men come from different backgrounds, life experiences, and interests, they discovered a common purpose and set out to work together on a meaningful project to benefit Berrien County.

Watervliet Panther 8U takes the win in All Star Tournament

8U CHAMPS... Watervliet Panther 8U team beat the Coloma Comet 8U in a Sunday afternoon championship at the Watervliet All Star tournament at Hays Park on July 19, 2026. Panther Player Hudson Prestidge clinched the win with an out-of-the-park home run. The Watervliet team is coached by Willy and Brook Loshbough and Kevin Eastman. Congratulations to both Tri-City area teams! (Contributed photo)

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Are you ready for a new year of sports? Here’s a simple checklist to see! As the Press Box has mentioned in prior editions of the Tri-City Record, the 10th day of August marks the beginning of official practices for all fall school sports across the area – cross-country, football, men’s soccer, and volleyball, with first game or match dates being available shortly afterward. While camps, training sessions, and unofficial gatherings have been going on throughout the summer, t

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Watervliet Panther 8U takes the win in All Star Tournament

8U CHAMPS... Watervliet Panther 8U team beat the Coloma Comet 8U in a Sunday afternoon championship at the Watervliet All Star tournament at Hays Park on July 19, 2026. Panther Player Hudson Prestidge clinched the win with an out-of-the-park home run. The Watervliet team is coached by Willy and Brook Loshbough and Kevin Eastman. Congratulations to both Tri-City area teams! (Contributed photo)

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Well, football fans, the final installment of the 2025-26 football season came last weekend with the presentation of the Lombardi Trophy to the newest champion of the National Football League. But before we bid one last adieu to another season on the gridiron, we continued our tradition of challenging our panel of armchair quarterbacks to pick the winner of the biggest game of them all, as both the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks seemed to be worthy conference c

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ANGELA J. SHOWERMAN

Angela Joan (Neebling) Showerman “Angie” of Hartford, Michigan passed away surrounded by her family on June 2, 2026. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan where she grew up with her sister Carol. She graduated from Ann Arbor High School and later attended Cleary Business College where she met her husband Richard “Dick” Showerman. Angie had a love for reading and dedicated 22 years of service as library assistant at Woodside Elementary School. Once settled into Hartford, Angie

TIMOTHY P. MATTIMORE

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Patrick Mattimore, who departed this life on June 23, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on Aug. 10, 1949, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Tim built a life rooted in hard work, dedication, and love for his family and community. Tim was husband to Pamela Howe Mattimore for 21 years and had a second marriage to Tina Rice Mattimore. He was also a loving father to Heather Peterson and Ryan Mattimore (Michelle Mattimore), as well

GARY A. HARDY

Gary A. Hardy, 81 of Coloma, passed away on July 11, 2026, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph. Per Gary’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Memorial donations in Gary’s memory may be made to the organization of your choice. Those wishing to leave an online message for the family may do so at www.duffieldpastrick.com. Gary was born Aug. 23, 1944 in St. Joseph to William and Anna (Zoborosky) Hardy. He graduated from St

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Timothy P. Mattimore, 76, of Hartford died June 23, 2026. Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford

JOHN C. RAUNER

John’s life began July 16, 1961, in San Diego, California. His parents moved to South Bend, Indiana, where he spent most of his childhood. After graduating high school John earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science and found a job working IT support. John lived in the Grand Rapids area with the love of his life Janice McGregor until 2006, when she passed away. He then moved to SW Michigan to be close to his parents. In his spare time John enjoyed online gaming, playi

HARVEY LORD

Harvey Lord, 100, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 24, 2026, after a life marked by faithful service, unwavering devotion to God, and deep love for his family. Harvey was born in Bethel, Maine, on March 6, 1926, the second son of Myron and Hazel (Herrick) Lord. He grew up in North Waterford, attended the local schools, and graduated from Bridgton Academy in 1943. In 1944, Harvey was drafted into the United States Army and served in the 5

MONICA A. DELOACH

Monica Arlene DeLoach, 68, of Hartford, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on June 30, 2026, after a long battle with COPD. Monica was born Dec. 31, 1957, in Naples, Florida. Her family moved to Arkansas, where she spent the majority of her childhood. When she was sixteen, her family moved to Michigan. Even though she only spent sixteen years down south, that southern drawl of hers never faded! Her family moved into a house on Bernard Street, next door to

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The prairie is a great place to observe insects in July. One group of bugs easily seen on prairie flowers but not commonly identified is long-horned beetles, in the family cerambycidae. These small to large, sturdy-looking beetles have long antennae, usually over half the length of their bodies, and distinct markings, allowing for easy identification. Look on the flowers of goldenrods, daisies, and yarrow in the prairie. These beetles are strong fliers, but pose no harm to p

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The wetland floral show continues with the swamp rose. It is the only native rose to grow in wetlands. Swamp rose is the last of the rose species to bloom each year, perhaps because of the relatively cooler microclimate of the wetlands.

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A friendship turns into history being shared with all of Berrien County; Whirlpool donates its story to libraries in Southwest Michigan

Watervliet Panther 8U takes the win in All Star Tournament

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Watervliet Panther 8U takes the win in All Star Tournament

Michigan’s Personal Branding Activity leading to NIL opportunities

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A friendship turns into history being shared with all of Berrien County; Whirlpool donates its story to libraries in Southwest Michigan

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Watervliet Township says campground work must stop as officials report continued violations

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