St. Joseph County Animal Control has established three drop boxes for anyone wishing to donate items to the Centreville-based agency. Drop boxes are at: Fibre Converters on Industrial Drive in Constantine, Glen Oaks Community College and outside Pivotal, formerly Community Mental Health, in Centreville. Donation ideas include unscented bleach, adult dry dog food, leashes, collars, wet dog food, white vinegar, …

Centreville High School has announced the hiring of James Phillips as its new varsity football coach. Phillips had been an assistant coach at Three Rivers High School for a number of years. He replaces Jerry Schultz, who has accepted the head coach job at Mattawan High School.

Linda Marie Leensvaart passed into the arms of Jesus peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 24, 2024 at her home in Three Rivers at the age of 69. Linda was born in Harvey, Illinois to Wray and Rhoda Davis on November 23, 1954 and married Dale the week following her high school graduation at Thornton Fractional High School. They …

Peter Allen Gunn, age 58, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, May 26, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born April 9, 1966, in Battle Creek, son of William “Bill” Lynn and Beatrice Lynette (Wilson) Gunn. Pete’s early life was lived in Delton, Michigan and he was a graduate of Battle Creek Pennfield High School with the …

Nearly a year after construction began, St. Joseph County’s Three Rivers courts building hosted its ceremonial ribbon-cutting Tuesday. The site houses the county’s Family Court, which is comprised of Friend of the Court, and juvenile and probate court. Their relocation frees up much-needed space at the Centreville courts building. County commission chairman Ken Malone welcomed a crowd of more than …

A Sturgis woman died last weekend in a single-vehicle crash in Branch County’s Bethel Township. Sheriff’s department officials were called around 3 p.m. Saturday to an area along Block Road. Investigators said Guinevere Shaina Mow, 40, died at the scene of the crash. Her 4-year-old daughter suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Crash investigators said …

A Young 5s teacher at Andrews Elementary in Three Rivers has been awarded “Educator of the Year” honor, as bestowed by the Three Rivers Rotary Club. Brea Bennett, a 21-year Three Rivers Community Schools employee, was honored during a ceremony hosted earlier this month by Three Rivers Rotary Club. A Vicksburg native, Bennett was nominated by parents of one of …

Constantine Village Council members recently voted in favor of allowing residents to keep chickens as domestic pets. A provision to the ordinance allows up to six chickens per single-family unit under the premise of using eggs and meat yielded by the animals. Additional rules dictate chickens must be kept in the rear yard inside a secured area that includes a …

Betty Jane Nihart, age 90, of White Pigeon, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born on November 18, 1933 in White Pigeon, the Daughter of Leland K and Katherine J (Rudloff) Airgood. She lived all of her life in White Pigeon, was a graduate of White Pigeon High School,  and a member …

Terry W. Kline, age 66, of Centreville, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home following a hard fought battle with colon cancer. He was born January 5, 1958 in Three Rivers, a son of Wayne and Mary Lou (Gross) Kline. Terry graduated from Centreville High School in 1976, where he excelled in track and wrestling. He still holds …