Peter Bernard Thurman, age 30, of Leonidas and formerly of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his home. He was born May 8, 1993, in Three Rivers, the son of Audrey (Thurman) Taylor and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 2011. Peter worked at Grand Rental Station and owned his own lawncare business. …

Centreville Public Schools is considering the addition of a school-resource officer. During Monday’s board of education meeting, superintendent Chad Brady said the concept is in its infancy but a proposal worth exploring. Brady said it is his opinion that at least one school-resource officer should be a standard position in every school district, no matter its size. He said a …

A White Pigeon woman was injured as the result of a two-vehicle crash earlier this week in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 3 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of U.S. 12 and Baldwin Prairie Road in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said a vehicle driven by Elkhart resident Gregory Donley was traveling …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is hosting a free class for expecting or currently-breastfeeding mothers. The one-hour sessions are available 10 to 11 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. March 7, 14 and 28. Potential participants need only to choose one 60-minute session. The class is offered at the agency’s Coldwater office, 570 Marshall Road. Topics include benefits of breastfeeding, …

Robert (Bob) Charles Meyer, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, following an extended illness on the morning of Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born on November 8, 1946 to Leo and Jennie Meyer. Bob spent his childhood in the area, having attended Three Rivers Schools. He welcomed five sons into the world …

It’s a special day for a Three Rivers woman, observing a significant event for only the 11th time in her life. Nicolette Cole is celebrating her birthday today. She defied considerable odds and was born on Leap Day back in 1980. Despite it being just her 11th birthday, she is 44 years old. Cole was Nicolette Hummel when she grew …

For the first time in its history, Cass County Transportation Authority will benefit from local funding, as a millage proposal request was approved by a slim margin Tuesday. The authority, previously one of the state’s three transportation agencies that did not collect local taxes, will be able to levy a new millage in an amount not to exceed twenty-nine hundredths …

Park Township voters narrowly turned down a request to double the contribution to a local road fund. A half-mill increase was defeated, 198 to 179, Tuesday. The funding would have been allocated specifically to road repairs within the township. Township voters in 2021 supported the establishment of a half-mill. Had the request been successful, the amount would have grown to …

A supplemental millage proposal sought by Sturgis Public Schools was voted down during Tuesday’s election. The proposal would have allowed the district to levy its statutory rate, not to exceed 18 mills, on all property within the district. The final vote was 1,002 against and 868 in favor. Had the proposal succeeded, it would have generated an increase by 3 …

Susanna Miller, age 92, of Constantine died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at her home. She was born April 4, 1931 in Barnes County, North Dakota, a daughter of Harry and Amelia (Yoder) Bontrager. On September 20, 1951 she married Ora F Miller in Middlebury. He preceded her in death June 2, 2002. Susanna was a devoted and loving wife, …