John M. Barney, a former electrician in the maintenance services unit of the Department of Facilities Management at Western Michigan University, died June 13. He was 60. Barney, or J.B. as he was ...

In the meantime, Barney will visit Michigan on March 27. He is also considering a March 19 unofficial visit to Florida State. In April, he is planning visits to Texas A&M and Penn State.

The crews at Barney's BakeHouse Bakery in Freeland and Bay City are gearing up for their biggest day of the year — Fat Tuesday. Also known as Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday occurs six and a half weeks before ...