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.

A 22-year-old Three Rivers man who neglected to return a juror questionnaire was found in contempt during a show-cause hearing last week by St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman. The man was one of 13 people who failed to report for jury duty Dec. 16, forcing Stutesman to delay a trial. The 13 were ordered to attend Friday’s …

A Marcellus woman suffered minor injuries after she was involved in a one-vehicle crash this week. Sheriff Joe Underwood said deputies responded to Miller Rod, north of Dutch Settlement Road, around 11:30 a.m. Monday. Deputies reported that Tamara Heino, 31, was driving south on Miller Road when she ran off the roadway on the right side and into a row of …

A 10-year board of education member in Three Rivers was named its president Monday. Pete Bennett, 62, was nominated and ultimately selected to serve as leader of the seven-member panel. He takes over the duty from Waneta Truckey, who inherited the role after Mike Bosma last summer gave it up but remained on the board. Susan Schmidtendorff was chosen vice …

The city of Sturgis remains under a citywide snow-removal emergency as a result of Tuesday’s snowfall. By ordinance, parking is prohibited on all city streets until streets have been cleared of snow between two successive street intersections, or if the city terminates the declaration with a public announcement.

Joseph Arthur Medsker, age 75, died on Monday,  January 11, 2016.   The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Hohner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Three Rivers Bible Church, 220 N. Erie St, Three Rivers, MI 49093 with Pastor Jay …