Constantine village officials have chosen the winners of the recent “Village Creed” essay contest. Mary Mcleroy won the adult category and the essay compiled by Aydin Weinberg was chosen as winner of the 18-and-under category. Both were given a $200 cash prize. Their submissions were chosen by a panel of community leaders. Participants were encouraged to detail community-based core concepts …

It is with a deep sense of both sadness and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of David H. Minger on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the age of 82, after a prolonged period of declining health. Dave, was born on June 20, 1943 in Three Rivers to Irvin (Tiny) F. and Maxine Minger. Dave’s …

UAW Local 2093 members staged a so-called “Solidarity Rally” Sunday outside Three Rivers High School. Event organizers said the rally was to bring attention to the current contract with American Axle & Manufacturing expiring May 31. Union representatives said workers in 2008 suffered a cut in pay from $29 an hour to $14.50 an hour. Wages currently top out at …

Michigan Department of Transportation is starting a major project today in Kalamazoo County in the area of I-94 and U.S. 131. MDOT’s Nick Schirripa said work centers on an auxiliary lane on northbound 131, between I-94 and Stadium Drive. In addition, the project involves widening ramps and other improvements at the 131/I-94 interchange, Schirripa said. The $13.4 million project is …

Individuals and businesses impacted by the March 6 tornados are eligible for state tax extension relief, the Michigan State Treasurer announced. Taxpayers in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties can request time to file state tax returns and pay state tax bills; penalties and interest will be waived for those who qualify, according to a release from the State of …

Food Facts You Probably Didn’t Know — Just 2 bananas will provide you with enough energy for an intense 90-minute workout. — Eating cucumbers before bedtime can help you wake up feeling refreshed and headache-free. — Apples are more effective in waking up in the morning than coffee. — Three carrots give you energy to walk 3 miles. They were …

Larry Dale Williams, age 87, of Edwardsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Elkhart. He was born on January 29, 1939 in Miami, Oklahoma, the son of Lee and Letha (Rhodes) Williams. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Ray Funeral Services, 305 Rock River Avenue, Three Rivers, Michigan, has been entrusted with his care. …

Billy Joe Scruggs, age 76, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his home. He was born May 17, 1949 in Paw Paw, the son of Clarence M. and Josephine M. (Milan) Scruggs, and graduated from Paw Paw High School with the Class of 1968. Billy served his country in the United States Army from 1968-1972. He …

Jeffry A, Hagen, age 71, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on August 10, 1954, in Sturgis to Paul and Edith (Munn) Hagen. Jeff grew up in the White Pigeon area and was a graduate of White Pigeon High School. He went to work for Abbott Laboratories in Sturgis. He spent …

Gerald Bell “Jerry” Case, age 92, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday evening, March 24, 2026, at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born March 8, 1934 in Battle Creek, son of the late Allen and Julia (Bell) Case. Jerry resided in Three Rivers since 2005, coming from Sturgis. On July 16, 1955, he married Marlene L. Cox at the …