A couple of weeks ago, I shared information about the Stone Cottage Free Store in Three Rivers. Rumor has it that we have a homeless problem here in St. Joe County, and I wanted to let everyone know how much the Free Store is doing to help deal with those in need.. The Stone Cottage Free Store is part of …

Mary Lou Dreher, age 94, of Constantine, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at her home.  She was born on August 7, 1930 in Madison, WI, a daughter of Sam and Elna (Christiansen) McGaw. Mary graduated from West High School in Madison in 1948. On August 27, 1948 she married Robert Lee Dreher in Dubuque, IA. He preceded her in death …

Design-engineering services related to a pair of road-improvement projects were approved this week by Three Rivers City Commission. Mayor Tom Lowry said the action taken Tuesday is in advance of work to be performed on South Constantine Street from Broadway Street south to the city limits. Meanwhile, the other upgrade will be made on 11th Avenue, between Washington and Jefferson …

Orville L. Shook, age 95, of Colon, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, surrounded by his family at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. Orville was born on July 20, 1929, in VanWert, Ohio, a son to the late Wilbur K. and Ilo P. (Fair) Shook. Orville graduated from VanWert High School as a member of the class …

Hilda Jane Afman, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 17, 1938 in Plainwell, the daughter of William and Iola (Brown) Giesbrecht, and graduated from Plainwell High School prior to attending Bob Jones University. Hilda married her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” …

Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe, age 72, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 of a cardiac arrest. A son and brother, the middle of three siblings – along with Thomas Jr. (Linda) Monroe and Cynthia (Wayne) Bartell. Born and raised in Three Rivers, he later became a husband and then a father to three beautiful, intelligent, and accomplished girls: Helena Monroe, …

Constantine municipal officials this week signed an agreement with the village of Centreville regarding law-enforcement services. Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett said the contract signed Monday means Constantine Police Department will provide its services to Centreville. A contract between Centreville and the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department expires at the end of the month. Centreville will receive coverage from two …

Sturgis Public Schools is awarding a one-time stipend to its staff members who worked for the district last year and returned for the 2024-25 academic year. Superintendent Art Ebert said full-time employees will receive a $1,000 bonus in their Oct. 4 paycheck. Meanwhile, part-time employees are due a $500 bonus. In all, about 325 district employees are in line to …

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alexander Wesley Waldron, who left us on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the age of 32, after a lifelong fight with diabetes. Born on January 12, 1992, in Sturgis to Jennifer (Coffin) Roth & Chet Waldron, (Step Mother Valurie Mettler). Alex’s vibrant spirit and unyielding zest for life touched …

St. Joseph County United Way is about to begin its annual Meijer Gift Card Raffle. At stake in the silent auction, which coincides with the St. Joseph County Grange Fair, are a $500 store gift card and a $250 card. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Tickets are now available and can be purchased in person, online …