Jacklyn Lea Connelly, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation. She was born December 4, 1935, in South Bend, the daughter of Paul and Erma (Hoffman) Haringer, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1953. On June 28, 1958 Jacklyn married John A. Connelly. Together they enjoyed …

Early voting in St. Joseph County is now in effect. The process started Sunday and continues through this weekend at the county’s training facility, 602 E. Main St., in Centreville. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 7 o’clock Wednesday, 9 to 5 Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to …

Three Rivers Police Deputy Chief Sam Smallcomb said a local woman who had been missing for more than two weeks was found and is safe. According to a department media release, 46-year-old Melanie Jo Loree was reported missing July 8. She had been last seen in the 300 block of South Erie Street. Chief Scott Boling issued a media release …

St. Joseph County officials were notified last week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has determined the damage caused by the May 7 tornadoes in a four-county region does not warrant supplemental federal assistance. A request was made by Gov. Whitmer for a major-disaster declaration to secure aid for Branch, Cass, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties. FEMA has reviewed paperwork …

June’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County increased by nearly a full percentage point from May. Figures from the monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget show St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate rose from 4.1 percent in May to 4.9 percent in June. The county’s June rate from a year earlier was 4.5 percent. In …

Annette Louise Merritt, age 60, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 14, 1964 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Merle and Marian (Roberts) Carter, and graduated from White Pigeon High School. Annette was a good mom who loved spending time with her family …

Connie Lee Haywood, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 10, 1953, in Coldwater, daughter of the late Russell and Betty (Ames) Solberg. Connie resided in Sturgis for the past 14 years. Her early life was spent in Coldwater and Traverse City. She was currently serving …

Sturgis City Manager Andrew Kuk received a positive review of his work as city manager during a recent closed session by Sturgis City Commission members. The city manager’s performance evaluation is a constructive review that includes 33 questions to determine the strength of Kuk’s work. City officials agreed Kuk goes above and beyond in his duties. Vice Mayor Aaron Miller, …

We all take a chance of swallowing a little poison everyday. Some of us take this chance three times a day, but most of us do so twice-a-day. If you don’t want to take a chance on swallowing a little poison, all you need to do is stop brushing your teeth with toothpaste. Here are some of the warnings printed …

Ronald Lee Summers, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 25, 2024 following a brief illness. He was born on April 19, 1955 in South Bend, the son of Harvey and Mildred (Nichols) Summers. On February 14, 2020 he married Margie Avery in Three Rivers. Ron was a simple man who enjoyed the simple …