Dennis Rumsey

SJC United Way “Celebrity Waiter Night”

Here’s a reminder that St. Joseph County United Way will host its next “Celebrity Waiter Night” this coming week. The fundraiser will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (July 22) at River Trade Brewing Company in downtown Constantine. Scheduled participants include Tim Baker, Shawn Griffith, Mike Tulley, Darrin VandenBerg, Mary Schrock and bartender Jane Eley. All tips offered during …

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TR Beacon Health nurses ratify contract

After working without a contract since March, nurses at Three Rivers Beacon Health have ratified a new contract. Following several weeks of negotiations and an informational picket last month, the three-year contract takes effect immediately. According to union officials, the new agreement includes raises, improvement to health insurance and a limit on nurses forced to work overtime. About 75 nurses …

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Wild turkey brood survey

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to report any sighting of wild turkey hens with their babies as a part of a multi-state preservation effort. This is the third year for Michigan’s wild turkey brood survey. Since its launch, people reported more than 25,000 hens, 11,000 male turkeys and 65,000 babies in Michigan, according to the …

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Kalamazoo legal case assigned to St. Joseph County

A Kalamazoo woman has been charged with a number of offenses in a case being tried by St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecuting attorney Deb Davis said Tami Rayshawn Rey has been charged with two felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and two misdemeanor charges of domestic violence. The alleged offenses occurred May 23 in Kalamazoo. The case was …

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Russell William “Bill” Butz, 82

Russell William “Bill” Butz Jr., age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1942 in Jackson, the son of Russell W. and Ruby E. (Vick) Butz, and graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1960. After graduating from culinary school, Bill moved …

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Out and About – Week of July 14th

The Fourth of July weekend is now in the history books and the local lakes are now resting from all the busy lake traffic. The population on Pleasant Lake has dwindled down to what is considered normal. One has to look a little harder to find an Illinois or Indiana license plate. Not to worry, our neighbors will be back …

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Phyllis Williams, 75

Phyllis Ann Williams, age 75, died in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at noon at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 817 Eighth St., Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

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David Prouty, 88

David Alfred Prouty of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on May 19, 1937, in Constantine, David lived a long, full life marked by service to his country, love for his family, and a lifelong connection with nature. He is survived by his loving partner, Sonya West, who stood by his …

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Rebecca Pueschel, 78

Rebecca Lou “Becky” Pueschel, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, July 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 6, 1947 in Sturgis, Becky was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Ruth May (Mireley) Sherman. She was a lifelong resident of the Howe, Indiana and Sturgis area and graduated …

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Teresa Binion, 59

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, our loving sister, Teresa Kaye Binion, went home to be with the Lord. Teresa was born on August 2, 1965 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Noreen (Curry) Binion. She went to Stewart Elementary School in Detroit. She moved to Three Rivers  with her family where she went to Huss Elementary School. After attending …

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