Mary Ann Louise Greider, age 89, of Leonidas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 24, 2024, also known as “Bridge Club Day”.  She was born in Fort Wayne on December 1, 1934 the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Detmer) Kramer. Mary Ann attended Riley High School and was part of the 1953 graduating class.  Shortly after graduating, she …

Mark Anthony Ames, age 67, of Three Rivers, passed away on April 22, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born on October 1, 1956 in Three Rivers, the son of Claude and Amy (Parker) Ames. He graduated from Constantine High School. Mark spent his whole life in Three Rivers. He was a dedicated employee of American Metal Fab for …

St. Joseph County deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who has or attempted to break-in to residences in Mendon village limits. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the agency fielded a call around 9 p.m. Sunday from the victim of a home invasion. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Fletcher Street. Authorities were told the …

Organizers of last weekend’s “Run For the Future” fundraiser, sponsored by Three Rivers Promise, was declared a success. Together, participants of the 5K run as well as the 1-mile walk helped raise about $17,000 as part of the third-annual event. Three Rivers Promise was created to provide financial assistance for college or vocational education to Three Rivers High School graduates. …

The executive director of the Twin County Community Probation Center was recently announced as the 2024 recipient of St. Joseph County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award. Tom Miles was chosen, in part, for his several years of service to the citizens of St. Joseph and Cass Counties. A Three Rivers High School graduate, Miles holds a diploma from Western Michigan …

Carolyn B. Ingersoll, age 97, of Marcellus, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Silver Maples Meadows facility in Chelsea, MI. She was born August 30, 1926 in Port Jervis, NY to the late Cassius Ray and Irene Inez (Worden) Blasiar. Carolyn graduated salutatorian from Port Jervis High School in 1944, and went on to earn a BA …

Bryan D. Yesh, age 70, of Sherwood, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Bryan was born on January 12, 1954, in Sturgis, a son to the late Fabian and Alice (Fry) Yesh. Bryan was a graduate of Bronson High School as a member of the class of 1972. On June 29, …

Patricia L Peters, age 74, of Three Rivers died on April 18, 2024. She was born on February 14, 1950 in Sturgis the Daughter of Harlan H and Margaret L (Ness) VanZile. Patricia was a Three Rivers resident since 1975. She was a Charge Technician at River Forest Nursing Home and retired in 2013. She was married to David W …

Joan M. Vercler, age 82, of Constantine, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at The Sparrow House in Sturgis after a very brief illness. She was born July 30, 1941 in Marcellus, a daughter of Arthur and Myrtle (Olsen) Busch. Joan graduated from Marcellus High School in 1959. In August of 1959 Joan married Richard Olsen, they later divorced. On July …

March’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by one-tenth of a percent from February. Figures from the monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget show St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate fell from 4.2 percent in February to 4.1 percent in March. The county’s March rate from a year earlier was 4.4 percent. In addition, …