A state transportation grant has been awarded to the city of Sturgis to support expansion of a local factory, which will result in 40 jobs and a significant investment in the local economy. State Rep. Matt Lori said VCI Inc. recently moved into a vacant building on West Dresser Drive in Sturgis and will invest $1.6 million in new …

Kalamazoo police say a 14-year-old boy and an 11-year-old boy have been arrested in connection with a home invasion.   The boys were taken into custody Monday morning after police developed a lead.  Police say they found two stolen cell phones and a tablet in the boys’ possession. They also recovered a stolen laptop and purse along what they believe …

Lawrence “Larry” L. Mains, age 67, of Three Rivers passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Larry was born in Three Rivers on September 10, 1946 the son of Charles Edward and Irene Madeline(Warner)Mains. Larry was a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. Larry owned and operated with his late wife, Mary, “Mains …

Louis W. Underly, age 89, of Marcellus, MI passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 at home. He was born September 22, 1924 in South Bend, IN the son of Louis William and Bessie (Sears) Underly. On October 30, 1942 he married Marguerite Ference who preceded him in death in September 2012. He served three years with the United State Navy …

James Howard Comadoll, age 60, of Three Rivers passed away on Friday, August 8, 2014 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital. He was born on October 10, 1953 in Three Rivers, MI the son of Howard and Jean E. (Weiandt)Comadoll. James was preceded in death by his father, Howard Comadoll and one brother, Robert W. Comadoll. He leaves to cherish his loving …

  Hi. My name is Cookie and I am a black female kitten, about 12 weeks old. I have spent most of my childhood at Animal Control. All my brothers and sisters have been adopted and I am very lonely. I like being with people and would surely love to have a home with you. Please visit me and see …

  St. Joseph County Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman last week accepted a defense motion that postpones the jury trial for Raymond McCann II, a Three Rivers man charged with five counts of perjury linked to the homicide of Jodi Parrack. McCann’s attorney, James Mequio, told Stutesman Friday the defense needs more time to obtain and evaluate evidence connected to testimony …

    Two people sought medical treatment following a two-vehicle collision over the weekend in Cass County. Sheriff Joe Underwood Jr. said Keith Vail III, 30, of Niles, was driving west on Calvin Hill Street when he failed to stop at the intersection of Calvin Center Road at 11 a.m. Saturday in Calvin Township. Vail’s vehicle struck a northbound car …

  The St. Joseph County United Way is continuing its annual Donut Drive this week. The event is the agency’s way of thanking St. Joseph County for its continued support in reaching its annual goal. Volunteers will be passing out free donuts 7:30 to 9 a.m. daily. After distributing donuts in Sturgis, Three Rivers and Centreville last week, volunteers will …

  A 72-year-old Kalamazoo man was injured Friday in a head-on crash on M-60 near Roberts Road in Fabius Township. Michigan State Police said a vehicle driven by Ronald Heath crossed the center line on M-60 and collided head-on with a semi-truck driven by 40-year-old Richard Trethwey. M-60 was closed for several hours after the 9 am crash. Heath was …