The Michigan Main Street Center has awarded its third and final Design Assistance service of the 2015 fiscal year to Bruce Monroe, property owner of the “Kelsey Block,” at 39 through 43 North Main Street in downtown Three Rivers. As part of the service, Monroe received an on-site consultation with Michigan Main Street Design Specialist Debra Johnson, as well as …

A Three Rivers couple was the first to take advantage of the White Pigeon Township Pet Cemetery. Chico, a chihuahua belonging to William and Deb Arnold, was buried Tuesday in the newly created pet section. When Chico died in January, his remains were preserved until the Arnolds learned about the new pet section at White Pigeon Township Cemetery, which was …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is encouraging all tri-county residents to protect themselves this winter by getting flu shots as soon as possible. Steve Todd, Health Officer for the tri-county health department said the availability and affordability of the vaccine make it easier than ever for protection from the flu. Todd said flu shots are encouraged for people aged …

Marcella Kay McGlothlen, 68, of Centreville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 at the Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. She was born Feb. 3, 1947 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Arthur and Kathleen (Randol) Wyatt. Marcella has been a resident of St. Joseph County all of her life and was married to Raymond McGlothlen who preceded …

William O. Holdcraft, age 72, of Constantine, passed away October 7, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born April 26, 1943 in Brookston, IN a son of Samuel and Bessie (Lachmund) Holdcraft. He graduated from Lauramie High School in 1961 and served in the Army National Guard. On November 22, 1971 Bill married Edith Gordon in Logansport, IN. She …

The man accused of murdering 11-year-old Jodi Parrack in Constantine eight years ago was in court this week in St. Joseph County. Daniel Furlong, 65, waived his preliminary investigation Wednesday in District Court. The move is related to Furlong’s charges of unlawful imprisonment and assault with a dangerous weapon from a July 28 incident with a 10-year-old girl at what …

A major step to create more parking for people doing business at the county courthouse was taken this week. Members of the county board Tuesday accepted an $18,000 bid from Centreville-based Adams Excavating for the demolition of a two-story house at the southeast corner of Dean and Burr Oak streets. Terms of the contract include all materials hauled from the …

An annual fall event that typically draws participants from at least four states is set to take place again this weekend. The Three Rivers Area Fall Color Tour, a one-day event started in the 1950s, returns Sunday with 13 stops. Sponsored by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce, the tour is a self-guided event in which participants are able …

The second phase of St. Joseph County’s river trails plan was approved by the county commission Tuesday. The step involves Sturgis-based eStudio Design. It will be responsible for expanding the website St. Joe H2O, which can be found through a link on the county’s homepage. The second phase will feature the expansion to include marketing information related to real estate, …

Grace (Underwood) Parker was born May 3, 1935, to Harold and Eunice Underwood in Three Rivers. She entered into eternal life at the age of 80 on Oct. 1, 2015 in Tomball, Texas. Grace was strong in her Christian faith and a member of D’Upper Room Ministries. She proudly served and retired as a Deputy in the Harris County Sheriff’s …