Marilyn Masnari, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Grace Health Care formerly Riverview Manor. She was born in Three Rivers, MI. on October 5, 1932 the daughter of the late Robert and Beauhla McKee. Mrs. Masnari graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1950. On September 28, 1957 she was united in marriage …

The Three Rivers Department of Public Services has received confirmation that the Sixth Street asphalt mill and paving project will begin today. Plans call to begin milling around 8:30 this morning. Milling is scheduled to be completed this afternoon and paving will be completed Tuesday. This project includes the milling and paving of Sixth Street between South Main Street and …

Glen Oaks Community College is staging its 24th annual College Night Tuesday at the Centreville-area campus. School officials said more than 55 colleges and military organizations are expected to be on hand to meet prospective students and share information on their institutions. The event, which takes place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., will be in the college gymnasium. Tonya Howden, Glen …

Narcotics investigators from the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit executed a search warrant Friday morning in Three Rivers. Investigators had received information about marijuana trafficking occurring from a residence in the 1000 block of Washington Street. Officers confirmed that a resident there was supplying marijuana and investigators obtained a search warrant, according to sheriff’s officials. Inside the residence, officers …

Here’s a reminder from the Three Rivers Department of Public Services regarding its fall brush pickup schedule. Brush pickup begins today and will start in the city’s Third District. The process continues Tuesday in the First District; Wednesday in the Fourth District; and Thursday in the Second District. DPS officials said brush should not have leaves mixed in and it …

Basil J. Rodenbo, age 78, of Mendon, died peacefully at his home on Saturday Oct. 4, 2014. He was born in Shepherd, MI on Feb. 17, 1936 the son of Basil G. and Hildred (Chaffin) Rodenbo. He attended Detroit area schools and Wayne State University. Basil proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was married to Glenda …

A Marcellus man was seriously injured early Sunday in a motorcycle crash on Dewy Lake Street in Cass County’s Volinia Township. 38-year-old Keven Kinipp was westbound when he lost control of his cycle. He was transported to Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw for treatment. Kinipp was not wearing a helmet.

Emma Featherstone, age 74, of Constantine, passed away at Borgess Medical Center on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, with family by her side. Emma was born on March 17, 1940 in Hunter, AR, the daughter of the late Fred and Ethel (Arnold) Meadows. Emma was a very active woman who held a passion for many things. Emma loved spending time outdoors, working …

Following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in St. Joseph County District Court, it was decided that the case of a former Sturgis firefighter charged with criminal sexual conduct will be heard in Circuit Court. Judge Jeff Middleton ruled that the case against Joshua Snyder move on to the next level on two counts of fourth-degree CSC. The charges stem from a …

A number of items were reported stolen from a building in Leonidas Township. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s officials said a breaking-and-entering occurred in the 32000 block of Depot Street. The incident was reported Monday and it is believed the theft took place within the last two to three weeks of September. Antiques, copper wire and several sheets of particle board …