A 29-year-old Three Rivers woman was cited for speeding and driving with an expired license, following a single-vehicle accident at 2 a.m. Wednesday in Fabius Township. A media release from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department stated Jennifer Holmes drove off the roadway near Coon Hollow Road and Lakeshore Drive. Her vehicle struck a mailbox as the car left the …

Judith Ann Gross, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully after a year-long courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at home.  She was born April 3, 1945, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Ertis J. and Clara A. (Reading) Poorman.  On Feb. 21, 1976, she married Donald F. Gross in Sturgis. He preceded her in death March …

Alberta M. White, age 66, of Sturgis, died Friday morning, April 21, 2006, at the Fairview Living Centre in Centreville.  Dale W. White, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 1, 2012, at his home.  In accordance with their wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service celebrating the lives of Dale and Alberta White and burial …

William Henry “Hank” Grindel, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. Hank was born on October 25, 1939 the son of Odie Victor and Mamie Fredericka (Dietrich) Grindel. Hank attended high school in Dowagiac, MI. During that time, he worked on the family farm and also at …

Elaine A. Groebner, age 79, of Jones, passed away at Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at the Bowman House in Three RIvers. She was born in Elgin, IL on October 11, 1932,  a daughter of Paul and Elona (Weise) Knuth. Elaine graduated from Dundee High School in 1950. One June 9, 1951 she married Henry Groebner in Dundee, IL. He preceded …

Overwhelming support from voters in White Pigeon Township Tuesday helped carry a 3-mill renewal request sought by White Pigeon Community Schools. By a margin of 595 in favor to 271 opposed, the five-year renewal of a request originally approved in 2007 will generate about $5 million from 2013 through 2017 for the 780-student district. The district plans to continue thorough …

The Centreville Public Schools Board of Education took action Tuesday that will eliminate 2 1/2 teaching positions, two classroom aides and a bus driver in the 2012-13 academic year. The special meeting drew more than 40 people, including almost two dozen students who have banded together to support one of the teacher casualties, media specialist Meredith Bunning. A 310-signature petition …

Michigan State Police at White Pigeon are warning residents to be aware of a driveway-paving scam that was unsuccessfully executed recently in White Pigeon Township. Investigators said a group of workers claiming to have excess asphalt from another job use a high-pressure tactic in hopes of scamming thousands of dollars from unwitting victims. A phony estimate is presented to potential …

Sturgis municipal officials have decided to pay off a $648,000 loan five years earlier than scheduled in order to save money on interest charges. City Manager Mike Hughes said the early payoff means the city will save $31,700 in interest from its loan with Century Bank and Trust. The original agreement called for equal payments over a 15-year period, starting …

Manhole repairs to be performed by crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation Thursday will result in a lane closure in Three Rivers. MDOT said the closure will be on the southbound U.S. 131 Business Loop, between Hoffman and Adams streets. The agency anticipates the lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.