Details regarding river access at five locations in St. Joseph County were provided simultaneously Monday in Three Rivers and Sturgis. Officials from Edgewater Resources of St. Joseph split into two groups and gave an overview of their progress toward creating a master plan At the Commission On Aging meal site in Three Rivers, landscape architect Suzanne Fromson focused on each …

A Branch County man has been charged with attempted murder following an attack on his brother Sunday in Sturgis Township. Sheriff’s Department officials said Daniel Thomas, 49, of Bronson was charged with attempted murder following a Sunday evening incident in the 70000 block of Balk Road. Thomas was arrested after an argument with his brother, Randy Thomas. Officials said Daniel …

Lily Elaina Drumm, 7, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital. Lily left this world too soon followed by unexpected complications involving her condition. She was a joy to all who knew her, and was a constant example of love and happiness regardless of her trials. To hold her, was to hold …

Vivian Marie Gearhart, 87, went to the loving arms of Jesus on Friday evening, Nov. 7, 2014. She was born to Edna and Elwin Kuder in Leonidas. She graduated from Colon High School Class of 1945. On Oct. 5, 1946, she married Earl J. Gearhart. They resided in Three Rivers until 2001. In 2001 they moved to South Lyon, Mich., …

17 horses died in a fire late Tuesday afternoon at a boarding facility southeast of Edwardsburg in Cass County. Fire departments from 15 communities were called to fight the blaze at Smithfield Stables, which is located just north of the state line on Elkhart Road.

Cornelia D. (Dykstra) Hamilton, age 90, of Constantine, passed away at her home on November 8th, 2014. She was born in Goshen, IN on September 22, 1924, a daughter of the late Nick and Martha (Hoogenboom) Dykstra. She attended Goshen High School. On January 1, 1953 she married Dean Hamilton at Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine. Cornelia was a homemaker, …

A Cassopolis man was airlifted to South Bend Memorial following a two-vehicle accident over the weekend in Cass County. Sheriff Joe Underwood said 21-year-old Todd Duricic of Cassopolis was driving north on O’Keefe Road shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday in LaGrange Township. Deputies said Duricic attempted a U-turn north of Fox Street when he turned into the path of a …

The Three Rivers Police Department has issued a media release in an effort to clarify what was originally believed to be a potential abduction attempt. Chief Tom Bringman said the incident originated Wednesday last week in the 500 block of South Constantine Street. It was originally classified as a suspicious situation. Bringman said a resident asked a group of children …

Auditions are taking place for the inaugural “TR Has Talent” competition, hosted by the Three Rivers Community Players. The auditions take place 6 to 9 p.m. starting tonight, and continuing Wednesday and Thursday at the Community Players Building, 15526 Millard Road. All acts and ages are welcome. Organizers said the competition takes place Dec. 12 for ages 18 and younger, …

The Michigan Department of Community Health has released new numbers on people in Michigan being observed for Ebola. There are currently five individuals being actively monitored, while nine others have completed the monitoring cycle. It was reported on Nov. 3 that 10 people were under watch for Ebola symptoms in Michigan. The MDCH and a network of local public health agencies are …