David Aaron Boring, age 39, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born July 11, 1974, in Adrian, a son of Marshall “Sonny” and Janice (Riley) Boring. David lived in Howe, Ind., until age 9 and then moved to Sturgis, where he graduated high school with the class of …

Whenever someone I admire passes away, I try to mention them in this column. I take their passing with considerable difficulty, and I’m not embarrassed to share my feelings. I know and admire quite a few people. I respect what they do for the betterment of us all and enjoy making my admiration for them known. I’ve learned a valuable …

A test measuring air quality in a section of the St. Joseph County Courthouse has found no measurable traces of hazardous particulates. The finding in the courts building was presented earlier this month by county administrator Pat Yoder. He said the report showed offices in the courthouse maintain a cool temperature during hot summer days, even when humidity is excessive. …

Asher Lee Lewis , age 72, of Three Rivers passed away May 13, 2014 after a lengthy illness at Borgess Medical Center. Asher was born in Doar, IN on February 12, 1942 the son of Daniel and Dee Lee(Phillips)Lewis. Asher has been a long time resident of Three Rivers. He was employed for many years at White Pigeon Paper Company …

One person was injured Monday night in a 2-car crash west of Sturgis. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, 24-year-old Samantha Keesler of LaGrange was southbound on Shimmel Road, stopped at the US-12 intersection, then pulled onto the highway, and collided with an eastbound vehicle. That car was driven by Christopher Reynier, age 31, of Three Rivers. Reynier’s …

A Three Rivers man was killed Sunday evening in a single-car crash in Park Township. David Boring, 39, died following the incident at 7:50 p.m. last night on Buckhorn Road, north of Heimbach Road. Sheriff’s deputies said Boring was traveling north on Buckhorn Road when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Boring was pronounced dead at the …

A personal-injury crash last week in Cass County sent two men to the hospital. Sheriff Joe Underwood said a car driven by 53-year-old Michael Dudkiewicz, was heading north shortly before 11:30 p.m. Friday on Baldwin Prairie Road in Porter Township, when he swerved to miss a deer, police said. Dudkiewicz, of Vandalia, lost control of the vehicle near Chapel Hill …

Enhanced patrol for criminal and motor-vehicle violations netted more than a dozen arrests last week in Constantine Township. Law-enforcement personnel from six different agencies focused their attention on U.S. 131 Wednesday and Thursday. During the two-day patrol, officers made 89 contacts, making 13 arrests and issuing 19 citations. Arrests were made for various charges, including drug possession, firearm violations, misdemeanor …

The search for a new principal at Three Rivers High School is expected to step up at the end of the week. Superintendent Roger Rathburn said current principal Jean Logan, who will take over the district’s top post July 1 – will play an integral part in her successor. Rathburn said Logan has had her hands full with end-of-the-year activities. …

Mr. Dennis Harvey Fisher, 67, of Coldwater, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was born on Nov. 4, 1946 in Goshen, Indiana, the son of the late Glenwood Dale Fisher and Mildred (Schiele) Fronk. Mr. Fisher served his country in the United States Air Force where he was honorably discharged as …