William Lee Jacobs, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on December 19, 1943, a son of Raymond and Dorothy (Gest) Jacobs. William attended Centreville High School. He served in the US. Navy as a photographer during the Vietnam War. He married Linda Foust in 1968; together they …

Marian L. Hassenger, age 92, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, November 27th, at her home. Marian was born in Constantine on March 19, 1922, a daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Miller) Luegge. Marian graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1938 and from Western Michigan College of Education in 1946 where she received a Bachelors degree in Rural Life and Education. …

The St. Joseph County 4- H Youth Council recently recognized and honored local members, volunteers, leaders and donors at a recognition banquet. The MSU Extension of St. Joseph County annually pays tribute to those who support the program with their talents, time and money. In addition, young people are awarded for their efforts in a variety of project areas. Several …

Glen Oaks Community College officials have discussed a long-range concept of on-campus dormitories. During a meeting of the Board of Trustees earlier this month, Glen Oaks president David Devier said the college has been looking into the possibility of adding dormitories and that a developer has shown interest in financing those dormitories. Devier was quick to note the concept is …

The city of Sturgis will stage a public hearing next month regarding the removal of a portion of Magnolia Street. The hearing, which takes place Dec. 17, will center on Magnolia Street from the Prairie Avenue right of way to the west property boundary of Carls Park. Sturgis voters earlier this month approved the transfer of Carls Park to Burr …

Donna Lillian Messner, age 82, of Centreville, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2014, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1931, in LaGrange County, Ind., a daughter of the late John M. and Lucille G. (McElhenie) Sigrist. Donna’s early life was lived in South Bend and Fort Wayne, Ind., until at age 11 the family moved to Sturgis. …

Workers from Elkhart-based Days Machinery Movers, along with Crane Industrial Service have erected a 72-foot- tall tank at Michigan Milk Producers Association in Constantine. The tank weighs 28,000 pounds and holds 50,000 gallons of milk, according to Bill VanHusan, of Days Machinery Movers. Nearly $10 million is being invested in MMPA and Foremost Farms USA dairy cooperatives, following a July …

Glen Oaks Community College has welcomed a number of new faculty and staff to campus this fall. Larry Diekman recently joined the college as a maintenance assistant. He was previously employed at Lippert Components in Elkhart, Ind. Ron Hofman is the college’s new automotive instructor. He has over 36 years of automotive experience including teaching the last ten years at …

The city of Three Rivers is kicking off its 2014 Christmas season this weekend with a tree-lighting ceremony at 6:15 p.m. Friday at the downtown Mural Mall. “Miracle on Main Street” is the theme of this year’s holiday celebration, which will include four weekends of special holiday events and shopping in the downtown district. Christmas caroling, a book reading of …

Two adults and a juvenile were arrested at 6 a. m. Sunday on weapon and drug charges in Sturgis. Sturgis officers obtained a search warrant for a residence at 213 N. Fourth St., where police seized two handguns, a rifle and packaged marijuana. A 24-year-old man was arrested for possession with intent to deliver, while a 19-year-old man was arrested …