St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Executive Director Pam Riley brought up the issue of security deposits and a separate pet deposit during the county’s executive committee meeting Wednesday. Riley said both are on her radar in light of recent events. Riley said 14 residents have pets, which are limited to cats and dogs only. She said the COA facility …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny that occurred last month in Park Township. According to a department media release, the incident took place in the 57000 block of Silver Street between 6 p.m. Aug. 24 and 10 a.m. Aug. 25. Approximately 20 metric Craftsman wrenches, ranging in size from 9mm. to 17mm., and a 12-volt car battery, were …

James Richard “Rick” Bibb, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, August 31, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 16, 1952 in Sturgis, son of the late James and Melva (Wiser) Bibb. Rick was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1970. On July 27, …

Long time Klinger Lake resident James Ellsworth Riley, age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. Jim was born on May 20, 1951 to Fred and Emily Riley. He attended Quincy High School in Quincy, Michigan, where he played many sports and graduated in 1969. After high school he served in the United States Army from …

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Clayton Frank Rogers, age 83, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. A celebration of Frankie’s life will be held Friday, September 17, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Three Rivers Elks Lodge #1248, 603 W. Michigan Ave. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Richard I. Ware, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Monday evening December 21, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born March 2, 1932 at the family home near the Marantette Bridge in Mendon, son of the late Victor and Delcie (Johnson) Ware. Dick was a longtime Sturgis resident of Sturgis. Before moving to Sturgis he lived in …

I am “Teddy”.  I am so excited, I learned to sit on command in 15 minutes.  I am three months old, a male husky mix.  I get along with other dogs and kids.  I don’t like cats.  I need to learn not to jump on people.  I will need my neuter surgery.  Come see how handsome I am.  My docket …

A longstanding tradition in Three Rivers returns next week, as the Three Rivers Woman’s Club is offering its annual “Walk the Bridges of Three Rivers.” The 11th walk takes place 9 a.m. to noon Monday, with day-of registration available at Scidmore Park. There will also be a bake sale, and Mike King of the Weenie King hot dog stand will …

A motorcyclist was injured following a crash earlier this week in Branch County’s Bethel Township. Michigan State Police troopers were called around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to an area on U.S. 12 near Wildlife Road. Details of the crash were not mentioned in an agency media release. The driver was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital.