Alma Louise (Palmer) Holding died peacefully Nov. 4, 2013, in Bradenton, Fla., with her family by her side. She was born Dec. 23, 1925, in Sturgis, the only daughter among six children of the late Albert and Bertha (Baker) Palmer. She was a faithful wife of 60 years to the late Harold R. Holding, and a loving mother to her …

The murder case involving suspect Andy Brown will go to trial, District Court Judge Jeff Middleton decided Thursday. During the second consecutive day of Brown’s preliminary examination, additional testimony was given regarding the suspected weapon, Brown’s location the morning of the alleged murder based on cell phone records and a possible motive Brown may have had for allegedly murdering Sturgis …

Three Rivers police took a 14-year-old student into custody Monday after it was reported he had taken a gun to school. According to police, the student showed the gun to classmates on the bus while riding home and allegedly made reference to robbing a bank or people in a park. Police recovered the weapon after making contact with the student …

More than 150 people attended Thursday’s opening night of the 57th Mendon Kiwanis Showboat. “The Not-So-Wild West” is the theme of the music and comedy program, which continues tonight and Saturday. A cast of about 35 members drew audience laughter for its between-song skits and jokes and strong applause for its two dozen musical numbers. The cast paid tribute to …

Barbara Ruth Talbot, age 85, of Centreville, passed away Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in Three Rivers on March 11, 1928, a daughter of Carl and Ruth (Marvin) Huff. Barbara graduated from Mendon High School in 1945 and received her teaching certificate from Michigan State University. On June 7, 1952 Barbara married …

Timothy Jerome Arnold, 56, of Dublin, Texas (formerly of Three Rivers) died Tuesday, Oct. 22 at his residence. He was born on Aug. 25, 1957 in Michigan to Mr. and Mrs. Mabel Francis (Camp) Arnold. He was married on Oct. 30, 2009 to Anna Slaughter. Arnold was a musician and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He is survived by …

Hi, my name is Obi and I am a long-haired black male, about 1 year old. My buddy is Leo, and he is a short-hair tiger, about 5 years old. We lived together and surely would like to stay that way. We are almost perfect cats – we are already neutered, litter-trained, declawed in the front, are current with our …

Testimony was provided by more than a dozen witnesses Wednesday in the preliminary-examination hearing of Andy Brown. Brown, 37, is accused of fatally shooting Sturgis-area CPA David Locey last month at Locey’s Sherman Township office. In all, 13 people testified before District Court Judge Jeff Middleton, with more testimony to be provided today. Middleton will then determine whether enough evidence …

Wisconsin-based Culver’s restaurant has announced it is opening a location in Sturgis next year. Michael and Jennifer Miller, who own Culver’s locations in Coldwater and Battle Creek, are developing the restaurant at 830 S. Centerville Road. It is slated to open in September following a four-month construction period, city officials said. The restaurant’s signature items are its made-to-order ButterBurger and …

Black Gold Farms invites the public to help itself to as many potatoes as it can transport. Ray Baker, manager of the Sturgis Township-based business, said limited capacity means the potatoes would otherwise end up being discarded. Baker said the potatoes are supposed to be a certain size to conform with guidelines preferred by potato chip manufacturers. He said this …