Camden David Sneed, age 2, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Camden was born in Three Rivers on June 1, 2013. On December 23, 2015, Brian and Malyn (Smith) Sneed officially adopted Camden into their family. He was loved by all of his family and friends and had the most …

Norma Jean Westphal, age 87, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 at her home in Three Rivers. She was born in Goshen, IN on Aug. 13, 1928 the daughter of Harold and Edna (Chiddister) Bates. Norma was a graduate of Marcellus High School, and later earned her Associate, Bachelors, and Masters Degrees from Western Michigan University. Norma was married to Harry …

Agnes V. Blough, 90, of Middlebury, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at her home. She was born in Constantine on June 16, 1925, daughter of Leslie and Delia (Harvey) Chrisman. She graduated from Constantine High School. On June 14, 1947, she married Ernest Devon Blough in Constantine. He preceded her in death May 29, 2000. Agnes formerly worked at …

Hi. The ladies here call me Shivers because I shiver a lot from the other dogs barking. If you take me where it is less noisy I get very playful. I am a tricolor male terrier mix, about 9-10 months old and I have those cute freckles the lady who takes my picture likes so well. I’m very sweet and …

A Park Township resident was arrested Tuesday on a charge of animal cruelty. Sheriff’s officials said animal control supervisors Greg Musser and Josh Shook were called to the 19000 block of M-60 in response to a report of a puppy being left outside. Musser and Shook discovered the six-month-old animal had frozen to death. Deputies said a veterinarian later confirmed …

An Elkhart County woman suffered serious injuries this week after her vehicle crashed into a plow truck in Mottville Township. State police said Jessica Stouder, 21, of Middlebury, was driving on M-103 around 8:20 p.m. Monday when she lost control of her vehicle just north of the Indiana state line and it crashed into an oncoming Michigan Department of Transportation …

The annual Chocolate Affair, organized by World Fare in downtown Three Rivers, will be returning next month. The event is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at 37 N. Main St. World Fare representatives said visitors will have an opportunity to sample the creations of some of the area’s best bakers. Those who choose to cast a vote …

Glen Oaks Community College is the recipient of an ambulance that will assist students in emergency training, thanks to a donation from LifeCare Ambulance Service of Battle Creek. Glen Oaks President David Devier said the college recently partnered with Michiana Healthcare to offer Medical First Responder and Emergency Medical Technician courses. The ambulance, he said, will provide these students with …

Joseph Arthur Medsker, age 75, of Three Rivers passed away suddenly on Monday, January 11, 2016 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1940 in Kalamazoo to the son of the late John Peter and Hazel Catherine (Dolbee) Medsker. Joe grew up during a time of iceboxes, milk being delivered to your door with a horse drawn wagon, …

Alton J. Kline, 38, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at the funeral home. Donations may be directed to the family.