The St. Joseph County Marine Corps Detachment 1401 is seeking participants to join its members at Three Rivers’ annual Memorial Day parade next week. Detachment Chaplain Bill Stevens said the parade this year will step off at 10 a.m., one hour later than in the past. Consequently, the lineup for the parade is at 9 a.m. at the intersection of …

Harry J. Wilbur Sr., 57, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died Monday, May 11, 2015, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, following a short illness. He was born Oct. 29, 1957, in Sturgis, a son of Gerald and Dorothy (Middaugh) Wilbur Sr. He was a Mottville resident for 30 years. He worked as a farmer and as a welder for …

Police say a passenger in a vehicle who was shot to death by police following a chase in southwestern Michigan had been wanted on a warrant for trespassing. State police say 37-year-old Sean Michael Pelletier of Portage had a high-powered military-style rifle and was shot Thursday afternoon following a crash. Police say he was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police …

Mildred (Millie) H. (Luck) Hitzeman, 104, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Mildred was born on March 3, 1911 the second child of Herman and Agusta (Rhoda) Luck and was baptized on March 19, 1911 by the Rev. Louis Neuchterlein. Her Godparents were Nettie Brueck, a cousin and her Uncle August Luck. Mille …

A Marcellus man, who police said was distracted by his cell phone while driving, was involved in an accident earlier this week that resulted in injuries to two people. Cass County Sheriff Joe Underwood said deputies were called shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday to Volinia Township, where the incident occurred on Penn Road, just north of Dutch Settlement Road. Andrew …

State Rep. Aaron Miller this week joined his House Republican colleagues in announcing a long-term, sustainable solution to Michigan’s transportation system woes that depends on existing funds and re-prioritizing restricted money to make the state’s roads safer. Miller, who serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Transportation, said he’s pleased a solution to Michigan’s crumbling roads and bridges has been …

The Sturgis Electric Department this week implemented a new, interactive-voice-response system. The IVR system will allow customers to report power outages by calling 659-7255, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The automated system will identify the calling phone number and immediately report the address associated with that number to the electric department. That will allow technicians to find …

Thomas Perry Wagner, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Bronson Hospital. He was born on May 21, 1928, to the late Ora and Bessie (King) Wagner. Tom graduated from Constantine High School in 1946 and attended Michigan State University. On October 2, 1948, he married Wilma Etzcorn in Constantine. She preceded him in death on December …

James Richard Larson, Sr., age 77, of Three Rivers passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Dearborn, MI on February 1, 1938 the son of James Clarence and Karine (Clouse) Larson. James managed several grocery stores for many years and also was a bus driver for Marcellus Schools. He also …

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