Ray Lee Herschleb, age 76, of Three Rivers died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on Oct. 23, 1937 the son of the late Albert M. and Naomi B. (Euler) Herschleb. He graduated from Three Rivers High School and attended Western Michigan University. Ray served in the U.S. Navy …

Doris Marie Krull, age 92, passed away on February 17, 2014 at her home in Three Rivers. She was born on May 10, 1921 in Dowagiac, MI the daughter of Russell and Jennie Seitz. Doris worked in the Three Rivers High School cafeteria and Family Pharmacy as well. Doris was very well known for her crocheting skill, and many people …

Max Harold Hard, age 67, of Constantine passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center. Max was born in Battle Creek, MI on January 9, 1947 the son of Howard and Verba Sours. Max was a “jack of all trades” and enjoyed wood working , flea markets, western shows, and wrestling. Max also enjoyed fishing, and hunting, …

Stacy J. Hagadorn, age 46, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. She was born May 21, 1967, in Sturgis, a daughter of Frederick Hagadorn and Judith (Saums) Elliot. Stacy had been a resident of Sturgis all of her life and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of …

If you think I am pretty you should also come and see my three friends who recently came into animal control. There are two more calicoes like me and a black little miss with white whiskers and white feet. We are all females and some of us are polydactyls, which means we have more than 5 toes. Legend says polydactyls …

A family of six was left homeless after their home was destroyed by fire over the weekend. Burr Oak firefighters were called to Spade Road, between Lafayette and Witt Lake roads, around 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The home and its contents were a complete loss. The family has four children, three boys ages 4, 9 and 10, and a girl, 6. …

The Three Rivers City Commission on Tuesday took a step closer to establishing a sidewalk snow removal ordinance. After commenting on a draft prepared by city attorney Pat O’Malley, Mayor Tom Lowry and commissioners directed O’Malley to document a small number of revisions and present a potential final draft at the commission’s March 4 meeting. The issue resurfaced in January …

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the new Aldi supermarket takes place Thursday morning. A number of local dignitaries will be on hand for the 9 a.m. event at the new store, 1220 W. Broadway St. The ribbon-cutting also signifies the official public opening of the store, where product sampling and an on-site sweepstakes will be offered.

The state of Michigan is providing a credit to help low-income, working families offset home-heating expenses this winter. State Rep. Matt Lori said homeowners and renters alike may qualify for the credit even if they do not owe any Michigan income tax and do not file an income tax for 2013. And unlike most tax credits, which need to be …

The University of Notre Dame is raising undergraduate tuition by 3.8 percent to more than $46,000 next school year. The school says the percentage increase is the same as in recent years. With average room and board rates of more than $13,000, total student charges for 2014-15 will be about $59,500. Notre Dame’s president, the Rev. John Jenkins, thanked parents …