Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies responded to a report of larceny earlier this week in Florence Township. Deputies responded at 1:30 p.m. Monday to the 18000 block of Banker Street, where fuel was reported stolen from farm equipment. The amount and value of the fuel was not disclosed in a department media release.

As a part of this summer’s Reunions 2021, the Three Rivers High School Class of 1964 will have a birthday party on July 31 as they all celebrate their 75th birthday this year. And as part of the celebration, the Three Rivers Promise has received commitments from four members of the class who will each give $75 (Happy 75th Birthday!) …

David Bailey Taylor, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home. He was born June, 14, 1950 in Ft. Wayne, son of the late Patricia Ruth (Rozelle) and Clarence Bailey Taylor. He grew up in Sturgis and graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1968. Following his graduation, he furthered his education at …

Charles Bryant Speicher, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Heartland health Care Center in Three Rivers. He was born J1nuary 9, 1956 in Sturgis, son of the late Milton Robert and Billie Yvonne (Beckwith) Speicher. Charlie resided most of his life in Sturgis where he was class president and graduate of …

Here we are!  We are Spitfire and Seaspray,  We are eleven week old, females.  We will need our spay surgery.  We are goofy, hilarious and friendly and would do well with kids and other animals.  Call to make an appointment to see and adopt us at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal …

Centreville Public Schools adopted a $9 million budget last week. Anticipated expenditures are about $400,000 more than what was spent in the 2020-21 budget year, which concluded June 30. The district expects a revenue amount in excess of $8.8 million. According to the 2021-22 fiscal year budget, nearly $7.2 million will come from the state. Local, federal and other sources …

St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of stolen property last week in Mottville Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called around 7 a.m. Thursday to the 10000 block of U.S 12. Investigators found that a 2006, dark green Subaru Outback with Ohio registration was stolen. In addition, vehicle parts and shop equipment were taken from the …

Sturgis City Commission members recently approved a bid to renovate restroom and locker facilities at Doyle Community Center. Upgrading the men’s locker room facilities at Doyle had been planned and budgeted as part of the fiscal year’s capital improvement plan. The commission accepted the sole base bid of $95,500 submitted for the work from Brussee/Brady, as well as two bids of $10,500 and …

Sylvia Joan (Meyers) Reynolds (July 23, 1944 – July 6, 2021) Sylvia Joan Meyers was born on July 23, 1944 to Ralph and Coral (Hubner) Meyers. She passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the age of 76.  Sylvia was raised in Sturgis, surrounded by the love of her large extended family. She recalled fondly growing up around her …

Peggy Louise Wagar, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, July 4, 2021 at her home. She was born December 24, 1928 in Burr Oak, daughter of the late Bert and Flossie (Krontz) Fager. Peggy resided most of her life in Sturgis. On June 7, 1947 she married Maurice Elwyn “Pee Wee” Wagar in Sturgis. He preceded her in …