St. Joseph County Commission on Aging may be forced to raise monthly rent of its tenants at Rivers Enrichment Center in Three Rivers to cover an unexpected hike in utilities. COA director Pam Riley told commissioners during their executive committee meeting Wednesday that the cost for water and sewer services from the city of Three Rivers is expected to increase …

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Executive Director Pam Riley brought up the issue of security deposits and a separate pet deposit during the county’s executive committee meeting Wednesday. Riley said both are on her radar in light of recent events. Riley said 14 residents have pets, which are limited to cats and dogs only. She said the COA facility …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny that occurred last month in Park Township. According to a department media release, the incident took place in the 57000 block of Silver Street between 6 p.m. Aug. 24 and 10 a.m. Aug. 25. Approximately 20 metric Craftsman wrenches, ranging in size from 9mm. to 17mm., and a 12-volt car battery, were …

James Richard “Rick” Bibb, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, August 31, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 16, 1952 in Sturgis, son of the late James and Melva (Wiser) Bibb. Rick was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1970. On July 27, …

Long time Klinger Lake resident James Ellsworth Riley, age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. Jim was born on May 20, 1951 to Fred and Emily Riley. He attended Quincy High School in Quincy, Michigan, where he played many sports and graduated in 1969. After high school he served in the United States Army from …

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Clayton Frank Rogers, age 83, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. A celebration of Frankie’s life will be held Friday, September 17, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Three Rivers Elks Lodge #1248, 603 W. Michigan Ave. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Richard I. Ware, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Monday evening December 21, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born March 2, 1932 at the family home near the Marantette Bridge in Mendon, son of the late Victor and Delcie (Johnson) Ware. Dick was a longtime Sturgis resident of Sturgis. Before moving to Sturgis he lived in …

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Western Michigan University from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement against four female soccer players, ruling they are likely to prevail on claims it violates their constitutional religious rights. District Judge Paul Maloney in Grand Rapids, however, denied a motion by an employee who challenged Michigan State University’s broader vaccination mandate. He issued the temporary restraining …

Kurk D. Bernheisel, age 57, of Leonidas, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Kurk was born a son to Kenneth and Alma “Jeanie” (Hochstetler) Bernheisel, on November 22, 1963, in Battle Creek. Kurk’s greatest love was watching his daughter Kendalynn play sports. Surviving Kurk is his daughter Kendalynn Bernheisel of Leonidas, mother Jeanie Berheisel of …