James Harold Meadows, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. He was born Nov. 19, 1951 in Forrest City, Ark., the son of Johnie and Lottie Lou (Franklin) Meadows. In his younger years, after moving to Three Rivers, he baked doughnuts at Daugherty’s Bakery (though he was never privy to …

Gregory Matthew Penny, age 46, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at his home. He was born August 16, 1978 in Kalamazoo, the son of Ronald and Sharon (Hands) Penny. Greg was a long time resident of Three Rivers where he participated in baseball, football, and hockey throughout his youth. He was a graduate of Three Rivers …

A Constantine man was arrested in Cass County earlier this week after leading authorities on a pursuit that originated in St. Joseph County. According to a media release from St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Hebron Road, near North River Road, around 1 a.m. Monday in Mottville Township. The 37-year-old driver continued westbound into …

A Mishawaka woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash last weekend in Cass County’s Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 6:30 p.m. Saturday to the intersection of Pine Lake and Daily Road in response to a crash with potential injuries. Investigators said 27-year-old Mishawaka resident Ronald Lard was driving east on Pine Lake Street and …

St. Joseph County Human Services Commission is compiling a list of area locations planning to serve Christmas Day meals next week. So far, the list is comprised of: Constantine American Legion from noon to 2 p.m.; Sturgis Eagles 1 to 3 o’clock; and Three Rivers United Methodist Church from 3 to 4:30. Meanwhile, Three Rivers Community Kitchen will serve a …

In addition to an appeal to the public for financial consideration, officials from Camp Eberhart have provided a recap of 2024. Camp authorities said the Fabius Township operation this year hosted 205 kids through scholarships, completed renovations to preserve Dave’s House and Coop’s Cabin, and welcomed 89 schools and organizations for outdoor education. Every gift made to the camp before …

Juergen A. Brueggmann, age 64, of Centreville, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 16, 1960 in Valparaiso, IN, a son of Juergen H. and Brigitta (Preskewitz) Brueggmann. Juergen graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1978 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Tool and Die from Valparaiso University. In 1987, he married Janice …

Ronald P. Morgan, age 90, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehab in Three Rivers after battling a lengthy illness.  He was born in Kalamazoo on September 4, 1934 the son of Paul and Marie (Venderville) Morgan.  Ronald attended Portage High School and was part of the 1954 graduating class.  After graduation he enlisted in …

John L. Parker, age 84, of Sturgis, went home to be with his Lord, on Monday, December 16, 2024, at The Sparrow House in Sturgis. John was born October 17, 1940, in Sturgis, the son of Louis and Irene (Pagels) Parker, and has lived all of his life in the Sturgis area. In his early years he helped on the …

Louis Roy Youga, age 62, of Sturgis, was born on February 17, 1962, to William John Youga Sr. and Gretha Joy (Britton) Youga in Harrison City, Pennsylvania. During his lifetime, Lou lived in Michigan, Illinois, and Tennessee. Louis was a proud veteran of the United States Navy where he served for 3 plus years as a Gunner’s Mate Missiles Seaman …