It’s no secret that Michigan offers some of the best Canada goose hunting anywhere in the world. But many waterfowl hunters, whose perspective only covers the last 30 years or so, might have a hard time believing it wasn’t always that way. Michigan’s resident Canada goose population – which produces the lion’s share of the annual harvest – was virtually …

Lyle D. Manning, age 94, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015. He was born February 16, 1921 near Marcellus, the son of Lee Owen and Cecile Delilah (Harmon) Manning. On October 1, 1944 he married Mildred H. Hartman who preceded him in death in 2005. Lyle graduated from Marcellus High School in 1939. He was engaged in farming …

The Three Rivers women’s golf team had their best showing of the season with a 5th place finish in the Wolverine Conference Jamboree they hosted at Sauganash Golf Club. The overall standings were as follows: Sturgis 187 Plainwell 203 Otsego 205 Allegan 214 Three Rivers 222 South Haven 225 Vicksburg 245 Dowagiac 250 Jessica Griffioen was the overall medalist with …

Hello. My name is Daisy and I am a 6 year old female bloodhound. My fur is red and all wrinkly. It makes people want to pat me and feel all my loose skin. I am very friendly and like people a lot. Cats, not so much. I’m calm and friendly and love attention. Being a hound, I can be …

State police are investigating the death of a Constantine man and have labeled the incident suspicious. County prosecutor John McDonough said investigators were called shortly after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to a residence in Constantine Township regarding a 71-year-old man found dead. An autopsy was scheduled to be performed Wednesday morning. McDonough said no other details would be provided until the …

A body found Monday morning along Klinger Lake Road in Florence Township was determined to be a Hispanic man who died of a gunshot wound. St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough said an autopsy determined the cause of death, making the situation a homicide case. The victim was killed by a small-caliber gunshot wound to the head, according to McDonough. …

Supporters of a proposed 17-field sports development in the Three Rivers area are expected to find out later this month whether St. Joseph County officials will consider sooner than later helping fund the purchase of a 40-acre parcel to support the potential complex. Jared Hoffmaster, representing the steering committee assembled to plan and promote the youth sports complex, told commissioners …

The Centreville Village Council has been investigating repair options for its police station because of water damage, including a leaking roof, standing water, collapsing ceiling tiles and crumbling bricks on the exterior of the building. Village president Keith Shears said the village does not have the funds to construct a new facility. The council is considering repair of the roof …

At its August board meeting,Three Rivers Health Authority Board of Trustees reported income is $166,338 ahead of budget and $1,275,000 ahead of last year. “We are on firm ground financially thanks to the dedication to service, excellence and care everyone has maintained – from our senior staff, employees and the board,” said Chief Executive Officer, William Russell. The board then announced a …

Three Rivers Health is pleased to announce our affiliation with the St. John Providence Health System (SJPHS), Borgess Medical Center and St. Mary’s of Michigan Telemedicine network. This affiliation means that patients of Three Rivers Health will how have direct access to a telemedicine network of neuroscience specialists. By calling one phone number, any time day or night, staff at …