A fundraising effort to help establish an exhibit at Three Rivers Public Library is being spearheaded by a pair of Three Rivers men. Chad Ely and Knute Judsen plan to set up a computer terminal that will feature the full, seven-year archive of Bruce Snook’s River Country Journal. The website quickly established itself as a legitimate, source of local news …

The St. Joseph County Board of Election Canvassers completed a once-every-four-years task Wednesday. According to state law, every county’s board of election canvassers must complete an inspection of ballot boxes and bags. County Clerk Pattie Bender said the task previously was performed over a two-day period, when she and the four-member board traveled to all 16 townships and the cities …

Daniel Richard Zerfas, 57, of Oak Ridge, N.C., formerly of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly in March. Preceded in death by father, Richard; mother, Katherine Anne; and brother, Thomas (Tom). Survived by daughter, Lydia Zerfas; grandchildren, Alexandra (Lexy) and Zachary; brothers, William (Bill) and Mark; and sister Kathleen (Kathy). Dan graduated from Three Rivers High School, attended Ferris State College, …

Due to November’s earlier-than-expected snowfall, the Three Rivers Department of Public Services will be picking up leaves April 21 only in the city’s Second District. DPS Director Amy Roth asked Second District residents have their leaves in the street by 7 a.m. on pick-up day. Crews will be completing one pass on every street. In addition, due to the late …

Brick reconstruction on South Nottawa Street between US-12 and Congress Street began Monday. The impacted section of South Nottawa Street will be closed to traffic. Vehicles are being detoured to South Maple Street. Homes and businesses in the impacted area, including city parking lots, will be accessible through the majority of the project. In addition to the South Maple detour, …

The St. Joseph County Road Commission has announced it is closing its Colon Township and Three Rivers-area garages. The move means three area foremen, including the Centreville area foreman, will be offered an early-retirement incentive. The positions will be eliminated effective May 1. Operations from Colon, Centreville, and Three Rivers garages/districts will be gradually folded into the central facility in …

Albert Williams, age 76, of Three Rivers passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born on September 24, 1937 in Meriglod, MS from the union of John and Alean Williams. He was one of ten children. Albert gave his life to Christ at an early age. Albert enlisted in the United States …

Dr. Karon S. Schwartz PHD RN, age 70, of Centreville, passed away Tuesday, April 8th, at her home. Karon was born in Muskegon, MI on November 10, 1943, a daughter of Samuel and Jewel (Zeckzer) Stitt. On Thanksgiving Day November 23, 1972 she married James A. Schwartz in Goshen, IN. Karon graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in Vancleve, KY …

It’s getting down to “Crunch Time”. A week from today is April 15, and the tax man is saddling up and getting ready to ride. Hopefully, most of you have already filed your returns and can sleep easy, knowing that the big refund check will soon be in your savings or checking account. As my accounting professor used to say, …

Authorities in southern Indiana are refining their search for a Michigan kayaker who remains missing after two days of searching. Indiana conservation officers said Monday they planned to focus search efforts a short distance downriver from where 27-year-old Enrique Quinonez of Kalamazoo, went under the surface of the Flatrock River at Columbus. Search efforts that were suspended Monday afternoon were …