A 55 year old female was found dead in bed earlier today at the America’s Best Value Inn. An autopsy has been scheduled to assist in determining the cause of death. As of now, this death is classified as suspicious and anyone with any information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Three Rivers Police Department with any information.

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Damage at Oaklawn Cemetery in the city of Sturgis last weekend is estimated to be in excess of $50,000. The Sturgis Police Department said the majority of headstones destroyed or damaged date to the 1800s and are expensive to replace. Investigators said the incident occurred at some point between Friday night and 5 p.m. Sunday. The City of Sturgis is offering …

Dan Czajkowski, longtime president for the village of White Pigeon, has announced he will seek a seat on the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. The 60-year-old Bronson native said he will step down after a 30-year tenure on the village council – including the past 14 as its president – in order to concentrate on his bid for the …

Heavy winds last weekend led to a one-vehicle crash that injured a White Pigeon woman. State police officials said the woman was traveling around 4:45 p.m. Saturday eastbound in the 10000 block of Barker Road when a limb fell across the road. The driver, whose name and age were not available, was unable to stop and her vehicle struck the …

A 14-year-old girl who was shot in the head during a mass shooting in southwestern Michigan continues to make strides in her recovery. Video posted on YouTube shows Abigail Kopf walking, saying “hi” and waving to the camera at a Grand Rapids rehabilitation center. Vickie Kopf told WOOD-TV on Monday that her daughter is “doing great” and has “the willpower …

Authorities say the former executive director of an ambulance service in southwestern Michigan misappropriated nearly $100,000 in funds from the nonprofit. The Berrien County prosecutor’s office announced Tuesday that 49-year-old Timothy Gray of Clermont, Florida, is charged with embezzlement of $50,000 to $100,000. The Associated Press left a message seeking comment Tuesday with a lawyer for Gray. He’s free on …

Welcome to the month of April. We’ll have to see if “April showers will bring May flowers”. My how time flies. This month marks ten years that I’ve been putting this column together. I’ve loved every minute of it, because the column gives me the opportunity to share my thoughts and adventures with you readers. I’ve learned a lot about …

James Chester Eames, age 86, of Three Rivers, died Monday, April 4, 2016 at his home. He was born in Portage, MI on Nov. 13, 1929 the son of Chester L. and Mabelle (Bradford) Eames. He attended school in Parkville and Three Rivers before graduating from Mendon High School. James served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was …

Kathy Jo Britton, age 61, of Decatur, MI passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI following a brief illness. She was born February 5, 1955 in Mishawaka, IN the daughter of Paul H. and Norma Jean (DeMeyer) Ryll. On April 1, 1978 in Mishawaka, IN she married Jerry Britton who survives. Kathy had a lifelong …