Saturday’s recycling of household hazardous waste and electronics was most likely the largest ever in the nine-year history of the spring event. Sponsored by the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management Planning Committee, the collection drew almost 40,000 pounds of electronics, 715 tires, about 2,500 cans of paint, 14,000 pounds of hazardous waste and 80 appliances. In all cases, the …

Robert Lee “Bob” Ross, age 82, of Mendon, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at his son’s home near Burr Oak. He was born in Centreville on May 17, 1931 the son of Robert Ray and Edna (Hescher) Ross. After graduation from Centreville High School in 1949 he engaged in general farming which he continued throughout his lifetime. Bob served in …

Glen J. Glessner, age 81, of Three Rivers passed away peacefully Thursday evening April 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Three Rivers on July 29, 1932 the son of the late Edwin and Mary (Lambert) Glessner. Mr. Glessner graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1950. On July 25, …

Ruth Joan Summey, age 80, of Centreville, passed away Friday, April 25th, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Joan was born in Mongo, Indiana on May 17, 1933, a daughter of Floren and Kathryn (Wilson) Reed. Joan graduated from Hastings High School and attended Glen Oaks and Western Michigan University receiving a Bachelors of Arts with Honors. On July 9, 1955 …

Robert William Hill, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Bowman House where he was residing. He was born on Aug. 8th, 1920 in Three Rivers, MI. the son of the late William A. and Ida M. (Nutting) Hill. Mr. Hill honorably served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army …

Irwin C. Mang, age 88, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He lived his entire life on his family farm in Volinia Township. He was born April 29, 1925 the son of Christian and Blanche D. (Fox) Mang. On June 4, 1949 in Marcellus he married Ruth Morris who preceded him in death. Irwin graduated from Marcellus …

Two incumbents will likely be returning to the Three Rivers City Commission later this year, while a third will be involved in a contested race. City clerk Melissa Bliss said an August runoff vote will not be necessary, meaning Second District Commissioner Alison Haigh and Fourth District representative Carolyn McNary will run unopposed in November’s general election. Incumbent Daryl Griffith, …

Longtime Sturgis resident Mark Dvorak was appointed to the Sturgis City Commission Wednesday. With a seat to the nine-member commission open as a result of Michael Wilson’s move from the city’s Third Precinct, Dvorak received four votes from the commission. Kimberly Wilson received two and Mark Ritter earned one endorsement. Dvorak will serve until the term expires in November 2016. …

The Abiel Fellows Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution has announced its DAR Good Citizens for 2014. Chosen by their schools for their qualities of good character emphasizing dependability, service, leadership and patriotism, the honored students are Kalie Cole of Three Rivers, Kelsey Potter of Constantine, Jennifer Griffith of Mendon and Haley Jo Schlabach of Centreville. The DAR Good Citizens …

Richard Allen Terry, 50, of Three Rivers, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his home. He was born on Dec. 2, 1964 in Brushy Prairie, Ind. to the late Delbert and Bonnie (Ringler) Terry. Richard is survived by four daughters, Alaina Terry of Richmond, Ind., Ashley (Will Smithers) Terry of Three Rivers, Clarissa Terry and Cristi …