Dennis Rumsey

Cass County crash

A Three Rivers woman was involved in a two-vehicle crash last week in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 3:25 p.m. Friday to an area of U.S. 12 near Vera Drive. Investigators said a pick-up driven by 26-year-old Alexander Earl of Goshen was stopped to turn left into a driveway. It was struck from …

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Secretary of State – Reduced office hours

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Friday that all 131 Michigan Secretary of State branch offices will be changing operations to slow the spread of the coronavirus. During a three-week period starting today, branches will only offer services for critical transactions that must be conducted in-person and only by appointment. Walk-ins will be asked to make an appointment, for the …

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Indiana’s RV industry hopes for minimal impact from virus

The RV industry in northern Indiana is watching what kind of impact the coronavirus may have on the market. Many of the factories in China that temporarily closed in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19 are starting production again. But there are concerns about transportation and whether finished products will make it to their destination. The South Bend Tribune …

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Sherrill Kline, 84

Sherrill A. Kline, age 84, of Constantine, died on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Birch Meadows AFC in Three Rivers. She was born April 29, 1935, a daughter of Ralph and Mildred (Crotser) Heminger. Sherrill graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1953. On June 27, 1953 she married Lyle E. Kline at the Mottville Biible Church. He preceded her in …

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White Pigeon Township Library

Statement from Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library: In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, and to responsibly demonstrate community mitigation strategies, the White Pigeon Township Library is now closed indefinitely. Curbside service will be available to patrons during regular library hours – 9 to 6 on Monday through Friday, and 9 to 1 on Saturday.  Patrons …

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Elke Lambert, 53

Elke Karin Lambert, age 53, of Constantine, died on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo following a brave battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 1966 in Bayreuth, Germany a daughter of Hans Gunther Joachim and Inge (Scholz) Lehmann. Elke graduated from school in Germany and qualified by exam to be a state employee of the …

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Gov. Whitmer closes all Michigan schools amid COVID-19 scare

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that, effective Monday, all of the state’s public and private schools will closed for three weeks through April 5 to combat the spread of a rising number of coronavirus cases. The announcement during a late-night news conference came as officials said 10 more COVID-19 cases had been discovered in Michigan, raising the tally to …

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St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Coronavirus (COVID 19) response

Effective March 16th, 2020, COA offices will be closed, including Enrichment Centers in Sturgis and Three Rivers. All activities and programs will be canceled at both centers. Services to clients in their home will be limited to once per week meals on wheels delivery and limited support to seniors who require personal care. Seniors who use these services will receive …

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Statement from the Riviera Theatre

The Riviera Theatre takes the safety of our customers and staff seriously, and will follow the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services recommendations for COVID-19 community mitigation strategies. As global concerns increase over the virus and its potential impact on everyday things in our community, including going to see movies and concerts, we have decided to take the following …

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Kathy Lytle, 85

Katheryn Faye Lytle, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home. She was born June 19, 1934, in Mendon, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Pauline (Katz) Kuhlman. Kathy resided in the Sturgis and Mendon area her entire life and was a graduate of Mendon High School with the class of 1951. On May …

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