Polly Ann “Frankie” Edington, age 88, passed away on June 25, 2024 at her home in Three Rivers. She was born in Kentucky and spent her teenage years in Kentucky before she move to Three Rivers. She worked at adult foster homes in Three Rivers. Polly married R.J. Edington on June 13, 1999. She was a member of Grace Apostolic …

Here’s a reminder that St. Joseph County United Way is looking for additional sponsors and participants in this month’s annual golf outing. Event organizers said the fundraiser starts at 9 a.m. July 19 at Sauganash Country Club. The event is a four-person scramble format beginning by a shotgun start. Lunch and prizes will be provided after play concludes. Cost is …

White Pigeon Township Library’s “Summertime Tunes” free music series kicks off its 2024 season Wednesday. The Whateverly Brothers, featuring classic acoustic jams, are the featured perfomers at Wednesday’s presentation. A special performance takes place July 13 as part of White Pigeon Days. The Brenda Loomis Band performs at White Pigeon High School at 7 p.m., prior to the festival’s fireworks …

Three Rivers municipal officials have updated the city’s list of vacant positions on its various boards and committees. There are six opening on the Airport Advisory Board. Meanwhile, the seven-member board of appeals has two vacancies, each for a three-year term. The city’s three-person Board of Review has a three-year opening for an alternate. The Three Rivers Cemetery Advisory Board …

Garrick Paul Twiford “Butch”, age 71, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 5, 2024 from a long battle with lung cancer and heart failure. He was born June 4th, 1952 to Clyde Twiford and Thelma Drumm (Huffman) in South Bend. He is survived by four children, Jessica (Shawn) Smith of Danube, MN, Tina Norman …

John W. Harter, Jr., age 74, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, June 30, 2024, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born August 11, 1949, in Sturgis, son of the late John W. and Arlene (Gest) Harter, Sr. John was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Centreville High School with the class of 1968 where he excelled …

LouAnn Johnson, age 64, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 30, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. She was born June 29, 1960 in Sturgis, the daughter of the late Harold Dean “Pat” and Laura Lee (Leatherbery) Krontz. LouAnn was a lifelong Burr Oak resident and graduate of Burr Oak High School with the class of …

Richard Astling, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Medilodge of Ludington. He was born on April 12, 1938 to Charles Astling and Myrtle (Schutt) Astling, in Constantine. Richard graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1956 and began working for Gray Brothers Stamping & Machine Inc. He moved to the Ludington area in 2002 and …

David Wayne Welton, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 12, 1955 in Pontiac, the son of Wayne E. and Kathleen (Fisher) Welton, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1973. David earned a bachelor’s degree at Olivet …

Following a donation in excess of $2,000 earlier this year, Arby’s restaurant in Three Rivers has made another sizable contribution to St. Joseph County Animal Control. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Cpt. TJ Baker said the fast-food eatery turned over a donation of more than $1,700 last week. A check-presentation ceremony was held Thursday at the restaurant. Baker said the generosity …