Two stolen campers were returned to their respective owners earlier this week. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 12000 block of Riverside Drive. Deputies secured a search warrant and discovered a $35,000 camper on the premises. Upon further investigation, deputies found a second camper, valued at $27,000. Additional information about possible arrests …

Here’s a rundown of trick-or-treat days and times in the area. Saturday trick-or-treating will take place in Burr Oak from 6 to 8 p.m.; 5 to 7 o’clock in Centreville and Three Rivers; and 5:30 to 7:30 in Mendon and White Pigeon. Sunday trick-or-treat hours are 5:30 to 7:30 in Sturgis and Constantine; and 6 to 8 p.m. in Colon. …

Linda Sue Taylor, age 66, of Three Rivers, passed away at home on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was born March 24, 1955 in Cadillac, the daughter of Maynard and Clarissa (Sodergren) Eckert. She worked as a medical transcriptionist for several hospitals and doctors. On April 14, 1973, she married her high school sweetheart, Tim Taylor. Linda was a natural …

Carole Ann (Brewer) Hallgren left this world due to respiratory failure on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in her summer hometown of Hartford, Michigan, after being a Florida resident for more than 20 years. She was born 79 years ago in Rives, Missouri, the third of six children to Jesse and Faye (Loveless) Brewer. Her parents moved the family to Lacota/Grand …

I am “Clover”.  This lady starting putting Stuff in my unit.  I didn’t get excited, just curious.  I remained calm and inquisitive.  I am a sweet and sassy five month old, female, long-haired Domestic Short Hair kitten.  I am litter trained.  My docket number is 51239, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., …

Sheriff’s deputies responded Tuesday to a crash in Florence Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the agency was notified around 10 a.m. Tuesday of a two-vehicle collision on Lutz Road, near Featherstone Road. Investigators said a 61-year-old woman from Constantine was driving west on Featherstone Road and failed to stop at the intersection of Lutz Road. Her vehicle struck a Chevrolet …

A special event honoring a Three Rivers native will take place this weekend. A memorial bench commemorating the life of Sgt. Ryan Proxmire will be unveiled during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at Armstrong Park in Three Rivers. Family and friends will be present for the event. Proxmire succumbed to injuries he sustained during a vehicle pursuit Aug. 15 …

The Sturgis City Commission appointed two residents to fill a pair of openings. Wednesday’s vote by the city commission means Brandon Kinsey and Aaron Miller will complete unfulfilled terms. One opening was the result of the passing of commissioner Jon Good. The other was due to Justin Wickey stepping down before completing his full term. Kinsey and Miller will take …

Merrill H. “Gus” Armstrong, of Port St. Lucie, FL, died on Friday, October 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his northern Michigan home. Gus lost a battle to cancer, but won so many endearing friendships throughout the world, with his warm, caring spirit. Gus attended Western Michigan University and later graduated from Alma College with his bachelors in …

Geraldine “Gerri” M. Comden, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, after suffering a sudden illness. She was born May 27, 1953 in Detroit, daughter of Norby and Rita Ortmann. Gerri married the love of her life, Charles “Charlie” Comden on May 26, 1973 at the Holy Angels Catholic Church …