White Pigeon Township Library has announced the return of its popular “Summertime Tunes” music series. Five performances are scheduled for June and July. The lineup: June 21, The Whistle Pigs, performers of crowd-pleasing music. June 28, RockDogs, whose genre centers on classic rock. July 5, Orquesta Ritmo, a band specializing in salsa music. July 12, country/western band Brenda Loomis Band. …

A major north-south road in Kalamazoo County will be under construction starting today. Kalamazoo County Road Commission officials said South Sprinkle Road will be subject to asphalt milling and resurfacing between Kilgore Road and I-94 through June 23. In addition, work crews plan to make ramp upgrades, and focus on curb, gutter and storm-sewer improvements. In addition, Sprinkle Road will …

If you are an investor, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 25 and make reservations to attend a “Lunch and Learn” event at the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Event Center, located at 1116 North Main Street in Three Rivers. The luncheon runs from Noon until 1PM and is sponsored by Morgan Stanley Investment Management. The …

Christopher James Boland, age 81, of Burr Oak, passed away Friday afternoon, March 31, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born May 14, 1941 in Springfield, Illinois son of the late Rev. Christopher H. T. and Rachel J. (Ekre) Boland. Chris resided in Sturgis since 1969 coming from Eaton Rapids. His early life was spent in Illinois, …

Robert Eugene Wilson, Jr., son of Robert E. (Kathy) Wilson Sr. and Sue A Moses, died on March 26,2023 at the age of 44.  He was born on March 23, 1979. He is survived by his wife Amanda (Richey) Wilson and their 7 children. Son Robert E. (Bubba) Wilson III of Elkhart, Daughters Tatayana & Lexy, Sons Edward (Eddie), Christopher …

Wanda Joyce Evans, age 62, of Sturgis and formerly of Three Rivers, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born in Marion, IN, on March 10, 1961, the daughter of the late Thomas and Eunice (Cameron) Moreland. She lived in Three Rivers for many years where she enjoyed raising her children. She also lived in …

Richard “Dick” Masse, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2023.  Dick was born on December 31, 1942, to Ambrose & Edna Masse. He was born and raised in Elkhart, and is the oldest of two children. In 1961 he attended a concert at Elkhart High School where he met someone special. While at the …

St. Joseph County Emergency Services Director Erin Goff recently had the opportunity to reinforce a message of safety and preparedness, as she addressed more than 60 fifth-grade students at Centreville Elementary School. During the hour-long presentation Monday, Goff shared with students the importance of being aware of potential weather dangers, being prepared if such conditions materialize and having a plan …

Crossroads Mall in Portage is searching for assistance with funding to fix the crumbling roads surrounding the mall. Kalamazoo-based WWMT recently reported on the pothole-riddled state of the circular road, sharing that mall owners are turning to Kalamazoo Metro Transit for help with the estimated $700,000 project. Buses travel nearly 800 routes a week along Ring Road, surrounding the mall, …

Centreville Board of Education members recently recognized the district’s Clue Me In participants. During a relatively light board meeting Monday, members paid tribute to the fourth-grade squad, which finished in eighth place; the fifth-grade team for finishing in fourth place, and the sixth-grade representatives, who placed third and brought home a trophy for their top-three finish. Fourth grade was coached …