The co-founder of a Sturgis-area rescue agency for dogs and cats is appealing to the public for a home for the remaining animals before discontinuing operations. Lois Rosenberg, who helped establish Pet Haven in 1998, announced late last year that she and partners Diana and Rick Capman decided to end Pet Haven. A lack of sustaining funds and people interested …

A week after firing its village clerk, the Centreville Village Council has discussed options for a replacement, including holding off on filling the position. Village president Jeff Johnson suggested at last week’s village council meeting that the board takes its time in replacing Terrie Tully. Tully was fired April 2 from office duties, in part, for a faulty financial budget, …

The mother of a Colon-area murder victim is looking to open a domestic-violence shelter in Sturgis. Therese McComb, mother of Venus Stewart and founder of the Venus Foundation, is seeking property on which to locate the shelter. McComb said she is in search of a donation of land or funds to construct the shelter. McComb said the 50 percent of …

Mr. Elden Dale Neely, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2014 at Three Rivers Health following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 2nd, 1939 in Three Rivers, MI., the son of Charles W. and Louella “Ella” (Estes) Neely. Mr. Neely graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1958 and worked for …

William James McGlothlen, age 55, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2014 at his home. He was born on Dec. 20th, 1958 in Three Rivers, the son of the late William and Mary (Griffin) McGlothlen. Bill has been a long time resident of this area. He was employed at N.G. Gilbert Trucking Company for over 22 years …

Today, April 15th, is tax day. You have until midnight tonight to get your tax return to the post office. Congratulations to those who filed early, and have already deposited their returns in the bank. For Christians, this is a very special week. Next Friday is Good Friday, and next Sunday we celebrate Easter. In celebration of this special season, …

A handgun belonging to a Battle Creek man was stolen over the weekend from a Branch County restaurant. State police in Coldwater said the man left a .380-caliber pistol in a bathroom stall around 7 p.m. Saturday at Bill’s Steak House in Bronson. Within the hour, he realized the oversight and called the restaurant to report the situation. Employees did …

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are investigating an arson last week in Colon Township. Authorities said a barn in the 33200 Block of East Palmer Lake Road was intentionally set on fire. The structure sustained significant damage, investigators said.

The St. Joseph County Marine Corps League Detachment 1401 has announced it will be involved in two Memorial Day events next month and is looking for anyone who wishes to be a part of either or both. Lineup for the Three Rivers parade will be at 8 a.m., as the event is starting at 9 a.m., one hour earlier than …

Robert C. Wells, Jr, age 61, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014, at his home. Robert was born in South Bend, IN on April 23, 1952, a son of and Robert and Erma (Ryggs) Wells, Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1975. On March 21, 1981 he married Jane Clark in Cassopolis. She preceded …