Three Rivers High School has named its new varsity football coach. Jeff Awe, a 1990 Three Rivers graduate, replaces Chris Gilliam. Gilliam was let go in February after his team posted a 1-8 record in 2023, his lone season as head coach in Three Rivers. Awe played on Three Rivers’ Wolverine Conference championship teams in 1988 and 1989, and was …

White Pigeon Community School was honored recently by Pioneer Athletics. The company has a “Fields of Excellence” award program and White Pigeon earned the honor. The nationwide program recognizes hardworking individuals, schools and communities for their dedication and effort in keeping fields and sports facilities looking their best. Any institution or organization that regularly maintains an outdoor athletic field can …

St. Joseph County Department of Health and Human Services is appealing to the public to help fill a need. Kristina Herrington, community resources coordinator, said the agency needs transport volunteers for its clients in St. Joseph and Cass counties. Potential volunteers should be able to work well with others, able to work independently, dependable, interested in being part of a …

Edward James Schwartz, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Borgess Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 19, 1953 in Geneva, Indiana, the son of Melvin and Caroline (Schwartz) Schwartz, and graduated from Colon High School with the Class of 1972. Ed worked with his father, a builder, learning the …

Nichole “Nickie” Mae Haines, age 51, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 3, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 12, 1973 in Three Rivers to Larry and Patricia (Crego) Haines. Nickie was a fighter from the time of her birth weighing only 1 pound, 13 ounces and spending roughly 6 months …

Sue Werschky, age 83, lovingly known by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Susu,” was born on Christmas Day 1940 in Detroit to Louis Lemak, Jr. and Helen Fay (Olver) Lemak. She departed this world on Resurrection Sunday (Easter), March 31, 2024, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis where she was rehabilitating after a hospital stay. Sue was one of …

Well, you can’t see my flower very well, but they tell me that “April Showers bring May flowers.” Since I love to sun bathe, I am really looking forward to the days warming up.  If you play ball, I would love to play ball with you.  I am three years old, a blue female, labrador/weimaraner and I am housetrained.  I …

Sturgis Department of Public Services is continuing its spring brush and leaf pick up. Crews on Monday started picking up brush starting on the north side of the city and working their way south. DPS officials said weather conditions and the quantity of brush will dictate the pace at which the work is completed. The spring pick up will feature …

The city of Bronson is hoping to establish a non-motorized trail by developing the former railroad line across the north side of the community. City council members recently staged a public hearing as a step toward applying for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant. Bronson is asking for $261,000 from the state trust. Meanwhile, city manager Brandon Mersman said …

A proposed apartment development project in Sturgis hoping to receive state financial support has hit a road block. Sturgis City Manager Andrew Kuk last week told city commission members the state did not provide the company behind the project funding for the proposed St. Joseph Street Lofts. The high-density apartment complex, at 303 St. Joseph St., is the former Paramount …