Martha Pauline Peebles, 86, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the Three Rivers Health. She was born on March 12, 1928 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Roy and Lolita (Lawrence) Heckelman. Martha has been a lifelong resident of Three Rivers. She graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1945. …
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Dorothy Davis, 75
Dorothy June Davis, 75, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, March 19, 2014 at her home. She was born June 26, 1938 in St. Joseph County, daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy (Menbeck) Bell. June lived most of her life in Sturgis. She married Alan D. Davis in Centreville. She retired from the Holiday Inn in Sturgis following 20 …
Read More »Harold “Sam” Ruggles, 93
Harold “Sam” Ruggles, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 19th, at his daughters home in Manistee. Harold was born in Ann Arbor, MI on May 31, 1920, a son of Hellen Pearl (Houldsworth) and Arthur Ellis Ruggles. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1938. Sam served in the U.S. Army stationed at Camp Roberts in California. On January 26, …
Read More »Oydean F. McKenzie, 91
Oydean F. McKenzie, age 91, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday morning, March 19, 2014. She was born April 22, 1922, the daughter of Raymond C. and Fae (Bent) Waltz. On September 24, 1943 she married Donald F. Mckenzie who preceded her in death. Oydean was a lifelong member of Wakelee United Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau. She was …
Read More »Semi driver killed
The driver of a semi tractor-trailer was killed Thursday following a collision with a train in White Pigeon Township. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. at the crossing over U.S. 131 near Indian Prairie Road. Sheriff’s deputies said the southbound semi collided with a slow-moving, eastbound train comprised of an engine and two rail cars. The collision caused a portion …
Read More »Another meth arrest
Methamphetamine-related charges were filed against a Constantine Township man Thursday. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said the arrest was the culmination of an investigation that took place over the course of several weeks. The suspect was arrested after a search warrant was executed by narcotics investigators from the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit. The arrest took place at …
Read More »Adopting a new calendar for school
A decision by Constantine Public Schools to adopt a so-called balanced calendar would be made only after an exhaustive review and considerable public input. For now, Superintendent Chuck Frisbie told a crowd of about two dozen people Wednesday, the concept is still just a proposal and remains in the discussion stage. If the measure is endorsed, it would begin no …
Read More »Sheriff investigating arson incidents
The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a series of arson incidents that occurred last week in Colon Township. The fires were set around 10 p.m. March 13 in the 59000 and 61000 blocks of Farrand Road, the 57000 block of Hodges Road, the 59000 block of Fairfax Road, and the 59000 block of Long Lake Road.
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Hi, I’m a male short-hair tiger cat and I need a new home. I am about two years old and very friendly. I’m good with other cats, I came in with 2 other cats and we are friends. I have short hair and a nice, long tail. Please come in and see me and the rest of us. We know …
Read More »Pat Haff, 62
Patrick Henry Haff, 62, of Three Rivers, formerly of Brookston, Ind., passed away suddenly on Monday, March 17, 2014 in Cape Coral, Fla. He was born on Feb. 20, 1952 in Lafayette, Ind., the son of William and Elmina Haff. Pat was an avid and gifted photographer and enjoyed watching racecar races, but especially enjoyed being a spectator at the …
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