A man responsible for allegedly shooting three people during a fight last weekend in Constantine has been arraigned. St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deb Davis said Leonardo Duran Hernandez, a 22-year-old Constantine resident, was arraigned earlier this week in St. Joseph County District Court. Hernandez was taken into custody following an incident at 11:50 p.m. last Saturday at the Harvey House …

Dozens of St. Joseph County educators were honored during an annual recognition program Thursday at St. Joseph County Intermediate School District. Parent Advisory Committee of St. Joseph County Chair Kathleen Brandon said winners and nominees were a part of PAC’s 38th annual awards saluting educators and students who advocate for special education throughout St. Joseph County’s nine public school districts. …

A trial to start Three Rivers City Commission meetings an hour earlier lasted just one month. Mayor Tom Lowry said the commission voted this week to return its start time to 6 p.m. from what had been – for the past two meetings – a 5 o’clock call to order. Some members of the seven-person commission indicated the earlier start …

A busy night is on tap next week in Three Rivers. Three Rivers DDA/Main Street Executive Director Angi Metty said “Music on Main” makes its 2025 debut 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday downtown. Metty said the event features live music, classic cars, motorcycles and local flavor. Additional amenities include food trucks, local eats and community vibes. The free, family-friendly event …

Nathan Goble Ratliff, age 47, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 7, 1977, in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of William Goble and Debra Kay (Swiney) Ratliff. Nathan resided in Constantine for the past two years, coming from Coldwater. On November 9, 2017, he married Melanie Rose in Corunna, Michigan. Nathan was …

Joyce Kline, age 92, of Mendon Township, died peacefully at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers on Monday, May 5, 2025, and is reunited with her recently deceased husband of 71 years, Paul C. Kline.  She was born at home on the farm north of Mendon on October 1, 1932, the daughter of the late Vern and Frances (Mumby) …

Sandra J Donoway, age 82, of White Pigeon, died on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was the owner and operator of the White Pigeon Garage Sale Store along with her husband. Sandra is survived by her Husband Eugene L Donoway, 2 Brothers – Thomas J White and Jack J White. Private Graveside Services and burial will be in the White …

Peggy L Burner, age 71, of White Pigeon, died on April 27, 2025. No services are planned. Arrangements by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.

Ellen M Stefanski, age 79, of Sturgis, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was born on December 14, 1945 in West Chester, PA. the Daughter of Olen and Agnes (Poole) Crawforf. Ellen was a resident of Sturgis the past several years after living in Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Maryland. She was employed at 3D, K-Mart, and Lunger Cooling and Heating, …

Joanne Eileen Larimer, age 74, of Centreville, passed away at her home on the morning of Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Joanne was born on May 1st, 1951 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Ray and Betty (Fohl) Goetz. Joanne grew up in New Jersey until she moved away to attend Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, where she met her …