Steven Nathan Button, age 68, of Three Rivers, passed away on July 8, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on April 22, 1956 a son to Nathan Herman and Mattie Mae (Winterstein) Button in Coldwater. Steven lived in Union City during his younger years and graduated from Union City High School. He married Beverly Powell in …

Glen Oaks Community College and Baker College have announced an expansion to their partnership in nursing programming. A $1.8 million state grant will be used to help increase the number of Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing. Glen Oaks officials said 130 students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing will receive $14,000 to cover the cost of tuition, books and …

Sheriff departments in Cass and Berrien counties are cautioning residents about a phone scam. Agency officials said the caller identifies himself as Lt. Justin O’Brien. The suspect indicates to the potential victim they missed a jury-duty assignment and, as a result, there is a warrant out for their arrest. The scammer then alleges the matter can be resolved by making …

With the recent rain creating high water levels, St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman is asking boaters to refrain from causing wakes until water levels recede. Bingaman said many area lakes and streams are at high levels following the excessive amount of rainfall over the past two weeks. High lake levels make boating more hazardous, and boaters and anglers should …

Karen M. Powell, age 76, of Constantine, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Lake House Three Rivers. She was born July 26, 1947 in Cassopolis, a daughter of James Elwood and Marjorie (Munger) Powell. Karen and her family moved to the Constantine area in 1948 and into town in 1959. She graduated from Constantine High School in 1965. Karen …

Willa Ann Arnold, age 81, of Vicksburg, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Laurels of Galesburg following a brief illness.  She was born in Sturgis on April 4, 1943 the daughter of William and Wanda (Deal) Wagner.  Ann attended Sturgis High School and was part of the 1961 graduating class.  Following high school, she would go on …

William Arthur Hickmott of Moon Township, PA died peacefully at the age of 96 on July 6, 2024 with the love of his life, Patricia Hickmott, by his side.  William, or Bill, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on July 7th, 1927 in Kalamazoo. He grew up in Mendon with his parents William Arthur Hickmott …

Richard “Dick” Arol Greensides, age 92, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away at home after a short illness on Saturday, July 13, 2024.  He was born April 6, 1932, in Three Rivers the only child of Arol and Beulah (Myer) Greensides.  Dick married Madelyn I. Huff on August 21, 1955 in Constantine.  They enjoyed nearly 65 wonderful years together.  Dick spoke …

A bathtub and shower manufacturer in Three Rivers is closing its doors later this month. On May 14, American Bath Group – doing business as Aquatic Co. – filed a WARN notice about the impending shutdown. The closure is expected to affect more than 100 employees, 90 of those in production or manufacturing. The company said employees are not represented …

Mendon police officers are attempting to locate tools apparently taken from a truck that was stolen – and subsequently recovered – earlier this month. According to authorities, the pickup was stolen around 4 a.m. July 4 from a residence in the 200 block of East Jackson Street. The vehicle was located later that day in Portage and a teenager was …