Barbara I. Gearhart, 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 22, 2015 at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. She was born Dec. 4, 1928 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Kalmon and Elsie (Bowman) Toth. Being an Air Force wife Barbara lived all over the United States and Canada, settling in Three Rivers. In November 1951 she married …

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging officials stated last week they will continue to allocate nearly $17,000 for senior mental-health services next fiscal year. But, they told the county’s mental health agency not to count on any additional funding. Lynn Coursey, COA executive director, said her agency’s 2015-16 budget continues the mental-health-services allocation despite recent concerns over St. Joseph County …

The Constantine Village Council has investigated and validated a claim that the Constantine Township Library has been overcharged on its water-sewer bill since 2007. Village manager Mark Honeysett said the library has two water meters— one for the building and one for lawn sprinklers. The problem centered on water to irrigate the lawn, which ran through both meters, Honeysett noted. …

Sherman S. Davis age 93, of Cassopolis, MI passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at home. He was born October 7, 1921 in Roachdale, IN , the son of Rolley N. and Myrtle C. (Scott) Davis.. On August 8, 1942 he married Mary Elizabeth Rosser who preceded him in death June 29, 2013. Sherman was a WWII veteran and had …

William Glenn Parker, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis. William was born in Three Rivers, MI on May 17, 1949, a son of Arlo and Lillian (Yoder) Parker. Bill graduated from Centreville High School and was a former member of the St. Joseph Co. Mounted Division. Bill owned and operated Parkers Ambulance Service …

St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough offered praise to investigators involved in the arrest last week of Three Rivers shooting suspect Westley George. McDonough stated in a media release that the situation “was difficult (but) handled professionally and without incident.” McDonough also expressed his condolences and prayers to the family and friends of victim Eugene Jackson. The 24-year-old Jackson died …

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a single-vehicle accident over the weekend in Lockport Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were alerted around 10 p.m. Saturday to a pickup that had lost control, left the roadway and overturned along M-60 in the vicinity of Marlene Drive. Investigators said the pickup was apparently racing another vehicle …

Members of the Colon Historical Society are issuing advance notice of the third bi-annual Historic Home and Business Tour. The event, a fundraiser for the village’s historical society, will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19. A number of sites will be on this year’s tour, including three residences: the Farrand/Roth house, the Hartman/Davis house and the Cattell/Johnson …

The Three Rivers Area Foundation has joined forces with the Three Rivers Police Department to replace a K-9 officer. In June, Three Rivers lost its K-9, Hondo, to cancer. Hondo had been on duty for five years. Matt Stark, who was Hondo’s partner, said the foundation contacted the department about joining with the police department to gain funds to replace …

The Exchange Club of Sturgis recently announced its 19th “Keep Sturgis Beautiful” Award program winners, recognizing four city homeowners and one commercial business. As in the past, the Exchange Club chose one winner from each of the city’s four corners as well as one non-residential property. Sturgis Neighborhood Program Director Monica Smith shared that the properties are judged and selected …