Jared James Sutton, age 21, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday, February 12th, at Three Rivers Health.  Jared was born on August 12, 1993 to Aaron Sutton and Bobbie Jo Backus in Kalamazoo.  He attended White Pigeon and Constantine Schools and liked to spend his time hunting, fishing, and loved listening to music. Jared is survived by his father Aaron Sutton; sister …

Estella Marie Lash, age 92, of Three Rivers, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. She was born in Mendon Township on Feb. 3, 1923 the daughter of Ezra and Dessie (Ogle) Butler and was a lifetime resident of the Mendon area. She was married to Victor Leroy Lash in Oshtemo on Sep. 22, 1942. Victor …

Betty Ann Bolender, age 84, of Centreville, passed away Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 at her home.  Betty was born in Centreville, MI on September 27, 1930, a daughter of Clarence and Lillian (Grimes) Schrader. She graduated from Centreville High School in 1948.  On July 10, 1948, she married Paul William Bolender in Angola, IN.  Betty owned and operated Bolender Clothing …

Hi. My name is Ellen and I am a 2 year old tabby and white female kitty. I am already spayed and very friendly. I love to play with you and really like catnip. Please come and see me and take me home to be part of your family. My docket number is 12480, at the St. Joseph County Animal …

Three people were arrested Tuesday following a traffic stop in Three Rivers. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said upon further investigation, deputies found numerous components to manufacture methamphetamine. In addition, deputies found property that appeared to have been stolen from area stores. The three were charged with possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and stolen property, and maintaining and operating a …

State police are looking for the driver of a semi that sideswiped a vehicle and failed to stop after the incident. Troopers said the accident occurred around 8 o’clock Wednesday morning on U.S. 131 near Indian Prairie Road in White Pigeon Township. The driver of a Honda Accord was headed northbound when a southbound semi crossed the centerline and sideswiped …

The clock is ticking for people who still have not applied for health-care coverage at healthcare.gov. Officials from the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency said they are working tirelessly to ensure that all tri-county residents are enrolled. With two certified navigators and six certified application counselors on staff, someone is always available to assist with questions and provide assistance in …

Stanley Herbert Trewhitt, age 62, of Three Rivers and Mendon, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 2015 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on Nov. 16, 1952 the son of Mr. Herbert and Janice Ailene (Thor) Trewhitt. He graduated from Pathfinders and later worked for Adapt in Sturgis for many years. Stanley loved his family and …

Judith A. (Cox) Tynan, age 75, of Scottsdale, AZ (formerly of Constantine), died Monday, February 9, 2015 in Scottsdale, AZ during a hospitalized illness. She was born July 30, 1939 to Joseph A. and Helen A. Cox in Constantine at the Constantine hospital. She graduated from Constantine Public Schools in 1957, attended Ferris State Institute, and graduated from South Bend …

The St. Joseph County United Way raised more than $812,000 for its 2015 fundraising campaign. During Tuesday’s annual Victory Celebration event, the final tally was announced and exceeded the 12-month goal of $785,000. Staged inside Immaculate Conception School’s gymnasium, the event was an occasion to recognize the generosity of individuals and local businesses, according to St. Joseph County United Way …