You don’t need to travel far to find a “Pot Shop”. It’s legal to use cannabis here in Michigan and several other states, although the Federal Government doesn’t agree. The state feels that it is another way of gathering taxes. As a result, our schools and roads will benefit. Smoking cannabis, like regular smoking is not good for us. How …

Marla Darlene Warner, age 56, of Three Rivers, died Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Three Rivers.  She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on February 28, 1967 the daughter of the late Claude W. and Rosemary E. (Clay) Wiles. She attended Terre Haute Schools and later earned her GED. Marla has been a resident of Three Rivers since 1985. She …

Robert Lavon Kime, age 94, of Burr Oak, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 11, 2024 at Sparrow House Senior Living in Sturgis. He was born May 23, 1929 in Sturgis, the only child of the late Harry and Helen (Hearld) Kime. Bob was a lifelong resident of the Burr Oak and Sturgis area. He married Betty Schrock. She preceded him …

Ricky L. Bolender, age 70, of Centreville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born October 7, 1953 at Three Rivers Hospital, a son of Paul and Betty (Schrader) Bolender. He graduated from Centreville High School. During high school Rick worked as a gas station attendant for the old Shell gas station, downtown Centreville, and …

A proposed temporary residence for former military members is gaining momentum, as St. Joseph County officials discussed the concept in detail earlier this week. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, county commission members heard a report from Veteran’s Affairs Director Stoney Summey. The proposal, which centers on the purchase of a residence at 308 S. Main St. in Three Rivers, …

Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is offering free radon-testing services throughout January. Agency officials said they are committed to raising awareness about the dangers of radon gas during Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless radioactive gas that can pose health risks when present in elevated levels. Radon Action Month provides an excellent opportunity for residents to …

A new pool scoreboard and a high school locker room roof will be put in place this year at Sturgis Public Schools. The board of education on Monday approved a bid from Colorado Time Systems for the new pool scoreboard. The $49,000 cost includes installation, with the money to come from the public-improvement fund as part of the 2024-25 fiscal-year …

The driver of a vehicle involved in a crash earlier this week in Cass County left the scene on foot while abandoning his injured passenger. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 3 p.m. Monday to a location near Flanders Street and Twin Lakes Road in Wayne Township. Deputies arrived on scene to find 63-year-old Teri Abiney of …

Lloyd Lee Rice, age 80, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home. He was born October 5, 1943 in Olympia, Washington, the son of Wayne E. and Eva L. (Derry) Rice. Lloyd served his country in the United States Army and was a dedicated forklift driver at Weyerhaeuser for 40 years. He was a member …

Marjorie C. Carr, age 79, a lifelong resident of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village. She was born March 17, 1944 in Kalamazoo, a daughter to the late Theodore F. and Cecilia (Kulpinski) Urick. On June 22, 1963 in White Pigeon, she married Clifford Jay Carr. He preceded her in death in 1991. Marjorie was …