Barbara J. Stanton, 71, of Jones, MI, passed away at 4:50 a.m. On Monday, February 10, 2014 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on January 9, 1943 in Springfield, IL, to the late Frank and Catherine (Stone) Smith. On January 11, 1964 in New Berlin, IL, she married William Stanton Sr., who survives. Also surviving are: 3 sons, Lance …

Good Afternoon. My name is Sweet Pea and that is a very good name for me because I am very sweet. I am a female, brown and white shepherd mix, about 2 years old. If you offer me a treat I will shake your hand, sit and sometimes even lie down. I am pretty calm and not a real high …

The Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority was named one of three recipients statewide in a competition staged by the Michigan Main Street program. DDA Director Christy Trammell was notified Tuesday that the community was accepted into the Select Level of the program, which is overseen by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Trammell said the Michigan Main Street program is …

State Rep. Matt Lori has announced the St. Joseph County Grange Fair will receive a $20,000 state grant to put a new roof on the show arena at the fairgrounds. The county is participating in the County Fairs Capital Improvement Program, which provides Michigan’s county fairs with funds for proposed enhancements to fairgrounds across the state. Lori said considering nearly …

Jewelry and a .22-caliber handgun were reported stolen from a residence in Park Township earlier this week. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called Tuesday to a residence in the 55000 block of Wilbur Road after the owner discovered the break-in around 4 p.m. Access was gained through forced entry.

St. Joseph County Sheriff Brad Balk and Undersheriff Mark Lillywhite have returned a federal prisoner to Kentucky. The two left early Tuesday with Nathan Lumbard, who was sentenced in St. Joseph County last week on charges stemming from the May 2009 arson of Welch’s Steak and Ribs in Sturgis. He has one year of federal prison time to serve before …

The Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant was recently awarded recognition by the American Public Works Association. Plant Superintendent Doug Humbert accepted a plaque from a representative from the association’s Southwest Michigan Branch. The recognition centers on the treatment plant’s recent improvement project being named the association’s 2013 Branch Award for Public Works Project of the Year. The Three Rivers plant …

Harold “Bob” Stiver, age 86, of Vicksburg, passed away at his home on February 11, 2014. Bob was born March 24, 1927 in Schoolcraft to Fred & Mahla (Taylor) Stiver. He proudly served our country in the Army during WWII. He retired after 34.5 years from Consumer’s Energy. A life member of the Masonic Lodge #118 of Schoolcraft, Bob was …

Robert H. Hampton, 63, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Monday at his home in Granger, IN. Bob was born in Detroit, MI on April 28, 1950 to the late Myron “Russell” and Mildred (Lewinski) Hampton. On May 16, 1970 in Three Rivers, MI he married the former Janice E. Lash. His wife Jan survives of …

Frank Duane Williamson, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Nov. 8, 1932, in Payne, Ohio, a son of the late Franklin and Mittie Williamson. Frank had resided in Sturgis since 2002, coming from Alabama. Before moving to Alabama, he lived in Columbia City, Ind., for several years. …