Three Rivers Police Department recently recognized Bryann Books, who became the 11th certified First Responder Counselor in the state. The counselor program was developed to give mental-health clinicians tools needed to effectively reach and support first responders with cultural competence, expertise, confidence and empathy. Coursework blends the latest mental health and leadership approaches with real-world relevance. Police officials said Books …

Organizers of the twice-a-year collection of household hazardous waste and recycling of electronics have announced an important message regarding the spring 2024 event. Pat Kulikoswki, secretary of the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Committee, said the county is working with the same drug and lab company that collects household hazardous waste as it did in 2023. Kulikowski said the company …

If you enjoy a fish dinner and love auctions, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23. The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a walleye dinner and silent auction on this date from 5 to 8 PM at 715 East Hoffman in Three Rivers. This fundraiser will benefit Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM). The cost is $17/person and tickets …

Michelle Lee “Shelly” Page, age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 4, 1971 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harold and Marie (Tank) Smith, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1989. She played tennis in middle school and …

Alma M Casselman, age 80, of White Pigeon Township, died on Friday, March 8, 2024 at her home. She was born May 5, 1943 in Cassopolis, a daughter of Clair and Leona (Shaner) Akin. Alma worked as a waitress at Kenny’s Restaurant in White Pigeon, Nibco in Elkhart and finally at D&S Market in Constantine. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially …

Michigan Department of Transportation’s Nick Schirripa said the second phase of work on U.S. 131 will take place exclusively in Kalamazoo County and impact traffic flow in and around the village of Schoolcraft, as well as at a key intersection further north at Shaver Road. The seven-month project is expected to start April 15. The first phase of the $51 …

St. Joseph County Prosecutor David Marvin has issued a statement related to the January dismissal of Deb Davis as assistant prosecutor. Marvin said most people recognize right and wrong, and there are consequences for people who confuse wrong for right. He said it would have been a disservice to the county and its law-enforcement community if he had not fired …

Phyllis J. Johnson, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village. She was born July 11, 1928 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Clarence and Janice (Moody) Krock. Phyllis’s early years were spent in Fort Wayne and Sturgis, where she graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1947. She resided …

A group of volunteers has begun piecing together the 2024 Three Rivers Water Festival. The annual event, St. Joseph County’s first community festival of the year, begins its three-day run June 13. After considering several options, Water Festival Committee members selected the theme “TR Goes for the Gold” for this year’s event. The theme coincides with the 2024 Summer Olympic …

A 24-year-old Wayne County woman has been charged with a number of offenses after an inmate at Lakeland Correctional Facility died of a drug overdose. State police said troopers on Oct. 29 were called to the Coldwater penitentiary in response to a 57-year-old man who died with no obvious cause. Department of Corrections officials began retracing the victim’s movements and …