A Three Rivers man, who authorities said, has a violent criminal record and a history of resisting arrest, is facing multiple charges after he was taken into custody last week. On March 12, the Three Rivers Police Department and Michigan State Police Fifth District Fugitive Team located the individual entering a residence in Three Rivers. A search warrant was executed …

Cynthia M Tippman, age 65, of White Pigeon, died Friday, March 15, 2024 at Borgess Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Funeral Services will be at 12:00 Noon Thursday, March 21, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Pigeon. Cremation will follow.

The trial for former Fabius Township Supervisor Ken Linn continued last week. Linn is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after he allegedly sexually assaulted a Sauganash Country Club golf beverage cart driver in August 2010. According to WWMT News, witnesses testified on Friday, including Michigan State Police forensics officer Erica St. Clair. St. Clair was cross …

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Director Craig Williams said American Airlines has announced the addition of a third flight departing and arriving daily, starting April 4. The destination is Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The Texas-based company currently has two departures and three inbound flights daily. One departure is early morning while the other is late afternoon. The new flight will have …

Phyllis Andrea Setterblad, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away on February 21, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born December 16, 1963 in Chicago, daughter of Alf Eric and Patricia Faye (Carr) Setterblad. Phyllis resided in Sturgis since 1970 coming from Chicago. Phyllis was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1982. …

A portion of a historical building in White Pigeon collapsed Thursday afternoon, prompting an expedited plan to demolish the entire structure this week. Doug Kuhlman, village zoning administrator, said a lower-level wall at the southwest corner of the former Tasty Nut Shop collapsed onto the sidewalk along the east side of South Kalamazoo Street. Under the circumstances, state officials have …

Potential new additions to breakfast and lunch menus in Centreville and Mendon were sampled through a student taste-test experience earlier this month. Spearheaded by food-service provider Chartwells and organized by Marilyn Rosewarne, director of dining services at both districts, the “Student Choice” trial featured samples of a Nashville spicy chicken sandwich with confetti coleslaw on the side and a breakfast …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft of a vehicle last week from White Pigeon Township. Authorities were notified around noon Friday to the 68000 block of Dowagiac Road. The vehicle is a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax. It is a four-door, long bed truck and gray in color.

I’m pretty sure that a peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be classified as “The All American Sandwich”. My favorite is peanut butter and blackberry jam. That combined with a cold glass of milk can make a terrific lunch for just about anyone. Peanut butter isn’t just for sandwiches. Here are six other uses for that yummy treat that can …

Roschell Gearhart, age 64, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1959 in Livonia, MI the daughter of William and Ione (Fairbanks) Long. Roschell enjoyed going to garage sales, arts and crafts, watching the Michigan Wolverines play football and most importantly, spending time with her …