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Dorothy Hutchins, 86

Dorothy Hutchins, 86, of Three Rivers, passed away on Aug. 5, 2014 at the Heartland Health Care Center.The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the New Jerusalem Church, with Pastor Tony Bennett officiating. Interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery.

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James Michaels, 66

James W. Michaels, age 66, of Marcellus, MI passed away at home Tuesday morning, August 12, 2014. He was born September 22, 1947 in Pennsylvania, the son of Roy and Pearl (McMasters) Michaels. On November 1, 1964 in Buras, Louisana he married Judy C. McLeod who survives. Surviving besides his wife Judy are three daughters, Sandy (Bill) Riffe of Pennsylvania, …

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Complaints of phone scam in the area

  The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department’s Criminal Investigation Division received a complaint in regards to a phone scam. The complainant advised they received a call indicating their debit card had been temporarily locked. The complainant was instructed to press a combination of numbers that would transfer them to a call center. Sheriff’s officials are suggesting anyone who receives a …

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Bicyclist injured in crash

An 8-year-old Centreville boy was seriously injured late Wednesday afternoon in a car-bicycle accident on M-66 near the M-86 south junction. The unidentified youngster was attempting to cross the highway when he did not see a vehicle driven by Joyce Waltke, age 79, of Sturgis. The boy was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital for treatment.

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Car semi crash near Mottville

A Muskegon man sustained serious injuries in a car-semi crash on M-103 north of Barker Road in Mottville Township Wednesday afternoon. 51-year-old Lyle Maki began passing a semi with his Volkswagen Beetle, when he collided head-on with an on-coming semi driven by Joe Takacs, age 54, of Detroit. Maki was airlifted from the scene to a hospital for treatment.

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Willard Kipker, 91

Willard W. Kipker, 91, passed away July 29, 2014, at Fidelia Eckerd Living Center, Highlands, N.C. Mr. Kipker lived and worked his entire life in Three Rivers until June when he and his wife moved to North Carolina. They lived in their home on S. Main Street since 1946, when he returned from the war. Willard will be remembered as …

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Accident causes minor injuries

  A two-vehicle accident last week in Mendon Township left four people with minor injuries. Officers from St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department were called at 9 p.m. Friday to the intersection of Silver Street and M-60. A northbound vehicle driven by George Labonte, 79, of Mendon, pulled in front an eastbound SUV driven by Spencer Ford, 29, also of Mendon. …

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Michigan High School Golf Coach of the Year

  Mark Olsen, coach of the White Pigeon golf team, has been named Michigan High School golf coach of the year. Given by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association, the award culminates a stellar season for Olesn and his squad, which went on to win the Division 4 state title in June. The coach-of-the-year award is Olsen’s second, as he …

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Injures after car strikes tree

  Two Sturgis men were injured after they were involved in a traffic accident Monday in Nottawa Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said Sturgis resident Charles Smith, was driving east on M-86 when he lost control of his car in the 25000 block. The car left the roadway and struck a tree. Smith and his passenger Michael Wolfinger, …

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Fill the Bus is going on

  The St. Joseph County United Way and Sturgis Walmart are teaming up for a program that will benefit local students. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, the Sturgis Walmart will host “Fill the Bus,” a program, which provides school supplies and backpacks to area children. Bins are currently in place at the front of both entrances at the …

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