Longtime U.S. Rep. Fred Upton defeated a nurse from Dowagiac in the 6th District GOP primary in southwestern Michigan.  The 61-year-old Upton of St. Joseph defeated 46-year-old Jim Bussler in Tuesday’s primary. Upton has been in the House since 1987 and was widely considered a shoo-in to win the primary.  Before his election to Congress, Upton was director of legislative …

Michigan voters have passed Proposal 1, the only statewide ballot question in Tuesday’s election, meaning the phase-out of Michigan’s personal property tax on business will continue. Proposal 1 would gradually eliminate the personal property tax that some companies pay on equipment or machinery. The PPT was a source of revenue for many local communities, but Michigan’s general fund would partially …

Three Rivers Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jackalyn Govier to the Three Rivers Health Medical Staff. She is practicing at Family Care White Pigeon and started seeing patients in June. “We are extremely fortunate to have Dr. Govier join our team,” said Chief Executive Officer, William Russell. Dr. Govier studied at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic …

Three Rivers Health is proud to announce that Dr. Van Marel has joined the medical team in May and is practicing at Internal Medicine. “We are extremely pleased that Dr. Van Marel is a part of our medical staff,” said Chief Executive Officer, William Russell. “He is an excellent internist who will capture the heart of our community. His skills …

Mr. Everett Riley Hall Jr., age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2014 at his home in the arms of his loving family and friends. He was born on November 15, 1938 in Waltham, Mass.; the son of the late Everett R. Sr. and Beatrice Mary (Edwards) Hall. Everett leaves behind a devoted wife of 51 …

A Honduras citizen sustained critical injuries in a single car crash Sunday evening on Maystead Road in Burr Oak Township. 24-year-old Walther Castro-Ramirez lost control of his van and hit a tree. He was airlifted to Borgess Medical Center.

A Colon man was seriously injured in a one car crash Sunday evening on Colon Road, west of Deno Road in Colon Township. Joshua Shank, age 18, reportedly fell asleep, went off the road, and overturned his vehicle. He was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital for treatment.

Today, August 5th, is Election Day. This is the day we’ve all been waiting for because of two reasons. Number one is that we have the right to go to the polls and cast our vote on a couple of propositions, plus we are able to vote for that person we’d like to have represent us in government. Secondly, we …

James Richard Arnold, age 89, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Rivercrest Specialty Hospital in Mishawaka, IN. James was born in Constantine, MI on May 10, 1925, a son of John and Jennie (Benson) Arnold. On June 10, 1950, he married Carol Lepke in Chicago.  She preceded him in death on October 27, 2008. James worked as an instantizer …

 The St. Joseph County United Way is starting 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. starting in Centreville on Wednesday. The give-away continues Thursday in Sturgis and Friday in Three …