Carol E. Snow-Penn, age 81, of Centreville, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born November 24, 1943 in Warsaw, IN a daughter of Donald and Alice (Veon) Fross. Carol, known affectionately as “Frosty”, graduated from Centreville High School in 1961. Carol worked as a Loan Processing Manager at Farm Credit Services …

Wanda Margaret Bellew went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, surrounded by her family in her beautiful country home.  She was 94 years old. She was born in Grayson, Kentucky on November 10, 1930, to Albert and Gladys Gobel. Raised in a family of eleven during the Depression, Wanda developed many skills in homemaking, gardening, and had …

Ronald Dean Hughes, age 54, of Bronson, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 18, 1971 in Oklahoma City, son of Bobby Dale and Margaret A. (Whitlow) Hughes. Ronnie resided in Bronson for the past three years, coming from Sturgis. He had been employed at several area manufacturing companies and …

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 …