Three more ways to save money by making something yourself: Campfire starters: Stuff wads of dryer lint into paper egg cartons. Break up leftover candle ends and melt them over low heat. Pour the wax over the lint and let it cool. Cut the egg carton compartments apart. When you are ready to start a fire, set a compartment under …

A suspect wanted on an unspecified warrant managed to elude authorities during a standoff with officers over the weekend in Three Rivers. According to a department media release, officers were called around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in response to a wanted suspect located in the 1200 block of Hov Aire Drive. Police said the suspect barricaded himself inside an apartment unit. …

Dennis Glen Brueck, age 55, of Mendon, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. He was born in Sturgis on June 7, 1967 the son of Donald and Sharlene (Batten) Brueck and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. After graduating from Mendon High School with the class of 1985, he went to work in the auto parts business. He worked …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has been notified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Laboratories of a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in St. Joseph County. This discovery underscores the need for both horse owners and Michigan residents to take precautions. “We are reminding residents to take precautions to …

The next step regarding a White Pigeon landmark may involve a rarely used panel to potentially decide the fate of the historic building. St. Joseph County District Court Judge Jeff Middleton and the parties involved in the case of the Tasty Nut Shop met Wednesday to compare notes and decide what happens next. Through their attorney Roxanne Seeber, it was …

A Coldwater man pleaded guilty to drug-related offenses during a recent proceeding in Branch County Circuit Court Judge Bill O’Grady said 27-year-old Dylan Tompkins pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver meth and aggravated stalking. Sentencing on the 20-year drug felony and five-year stalking charge will be Oct. 10. With charges stemming from five drug sales, Tompkins came to the …

Through October 31, the U.S. Department of Education is offering public servants working in government and staff in eligible non-profits a second chance to qualify for student-loan forgiveness. This is a separate program than the broader Student Debt Relief Plan that President Joe Biden announced last week, State Superintendent Michael Rice said. The opportunity for student-loan forgiveness is an important …

Carol Cooper, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 surrounded by loving family at South Bend Memorial Hospital after a long journey with numerous health issues. Carol was born November 4, 1948 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Donald Smallcombe and Virginia (Newell) Jacobowitz. From the beginning, Carol lived life to the fullest. She spent …

Maritza Montoya Delgado, age 48, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, September 1, 2022 at her home. She was born December 20, 1973 in Santa Cruz, Michoacán, Mexico daughter of the late Jose Abel and Maria Celia (Aguilar) Delgado. Maritza resided in the United States for over 30 years coming from Mexico. On January 29, 1994 she married Efrain Montoya …

Kirk Allan Hay, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born August 18, 1955 in Three Rivers, son of Roland and Lois (Kussmaul) Hay. Kirk resided in Sturgis for the past 38 years coming from Burr Oak. On December 5, 1992 he married Reva Rice in Sturgis. She …