A Three Rivers man was arrested Wednesday on several charges after fleeing from police. Police knew the driver, Shane Lee Henderson, 25, did not have a valid driver’s license and attempted to make a stop. Henderson fled into a field and eventually onto U.S. 131, at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour, according to police. The vehicle was …

The St. Joseph County United Way is staging a Celebrity Waiter Night this week at a Sturgis eatery. More than dozen local officials will be on hand 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Fiesta Mexicana, where tips provided to the wait staff will benefit the local United Way. The restaurant is located at 1040 S. Centerville Road.

Sturgis city commissioners last week approved installation of security cameras and a monitoring system for $55,000. Gecko Security will place security equipment in various city facilities and properties. Three bids were received, with Gecko Security being the low bidder. The matter took place during the commission’s meeting Wednesday night.

Amy Lee Gest, age 40, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Oct. 8th, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 1, 1974 in Sturgis, MI. the daughter of Richard and Connie (Ecker) Batten. Amy graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1993. She has …

Steven Ray Erdos, age 53, of Three Rivers passed away suddenly at Borgess Medical Center. He was born on October 22, 1960 in Three Rivers, MI the son of Steven James and Ruth Ann(Walton)Erdos. Steve attended Three Rivers High School. He enjoyed roller skating at Maple Park Skating Rink in Three Rivers. Steve was very muscular at a young age …

The Three Rivers Area Community Foundation awarded more than $18,000 to six area non-profit organizations during its 2014 annual grant cycle. The Five Star Life program was awarded a $5,000 grant to help cover a portion of the costs of curriculum, coaching and supplies for the 2014-2015 academic year at Three Rivers Middle School. Three Rivers Area Mentoring was awarded …

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called Wednesday to a traffic accident at Oak Grove and Beeson roads in Lagrange Township. Deputies said 36-year-old Cassopolis resident Virgil Cook was northbound on Oak Grove shortly before 1 p.m. when he failed to yield for an oncoming vehicle driven by 45-year-old Michael Ellis of Marcellus. Ellis was transported by ambulance …

Up-Cycled Pets, a local pet foster-care network, will stage a “Microchip and Vaccine Clinic” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. The service is offered at no charge; participants are urged to enter the fairgrounds off Franklin Street and then look for the Up-Cycled Pets banner. The event benefitted more than 300 animals last …

Hannah Joan Wright of Three Rivers, was stillborn on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. A daughter of Brian and Michelle (Plummer) Wright, she is also survived by her sisters Emily and Abigail, brother Brandon, all of Three Rivers, grandparents Jeff (Beth) Wright, Constantine, Dannie Lynn Cheak, Spokane, WA, Pastor Bruce (Sande) Plummer, Hays, MT, great grandparents …

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