Kenneth Winklepleck, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Fairview Nursing and Rehab Community in Centreville. He was born Nov. 2, 1951 a son to the late Kenneth M. and Eva D. (Randall) Winklepleck. Ken had worked in construction most of his life until his health forced him to retire. He enjoyed his family more …

Doris J. Younts, age 91, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, with her loving family at her side. Doris was born in Three Rivers on September 11, 1929, the daughter of the late Jasper and Carrie (Wallace) Jarratt. Doris was a kind and loving woman whose gentle nature and warm smile made …

Trevor L. Thor, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at home. He was born July 14, 1941 in Three Rivers, the son of Luther A. and Myrtle (Davis) Thor. Trevor graduated from Three Rivers High School and attended vocational school, becoming a dental technician who made gold prostheses. He was proud of his service in …

I am “Maximus”!  I am a sweet, large, couch potato.  I love tennis balls, and I am a friendly, five to seven year old, male.  I am black, and have had my neuter surgery.  I hope to meet you soon.  You can call and make an appointment to see and adopt me.  My docket number is 50906, at the St. …

The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Awards Celebration. The event will occur as part of the chamber’s annual dinner, Oct. 6. The Brick Award recognizes those who made a significant investment into their business through physical improvements or new purchases, for example. Community Service Award acknowledges those who have done an outstanding …

State police troopers are investigating a report of malicious destruction of property last month at a location in Branch County’s Butler Township. Troopers were called June 6 to Butler Motor Speedway, where the tires of a passenger car had been slashed while the vehicle was in the parking lot.

A high-traffic route in St. Joseph County will feature lane restrictions when a major resurfacing project begins next week. Michigan Department of Transportation officials said resurfacing of 3.7 miles of U.S. 12 starts Monday. The $972,000 project includes improvements to two Grand Elk Railroad crossings, one on U.S. 12 and the other on U.S. 131. MDOT officials said the task …

Galen Eichorn passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the age of 72. Thus ended his 7 year battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Carol, his wife of nearly 50 years, was by his side until the very end. The two first met while they were both working at a hospital in Denver. Carol is a native of Denver …

Members of the Three Rivers City Commission agreed to make a $50,000 donation to the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority. During last week’s commission meeting, Mayor Tom Lowry and commission members said financial support for the authority is not unprecedented, as the city commission recognizes the value of supporting the downtown organization. Lowry said the $50,000 will go toward supporting …

Three Rivers Police Department is investigating a shooting incident reported Monday outside a business. According to a department media release, officers were called shortly after 9 p.m. to Paul’s Pantry, 261 E. Michigan Ave., regarding a report of shots fired in the parking lot. A number of subjects fled from the scene, police said. The victim has been identified and …