Robert Harmon “Bob” Franks, age 60, of Mendon died Thursday Dec. 5, 2013 at the Three Rivers Health Emergency Room. He was born in Vicksburg, MI on Dec. 26, 1952 the son of Delbert C. and Lois L. (Chapman) Franks. He attended both Vicksburg and Colon Schools. Bob was married to Debra Rosen in Vicksburg on Oct. 25, 1974, and …

Michigan authorities say this year’s deer harvest appears to be down significantly from 2012 because of weather, disease and rule changes. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that early checks show the number of deer shot during the 2013 firearms hunting season fell in all regions of the state. The season ended Saturday. The DNR says the drop …

My name is Buddy and I am a male black lab mix. I am 2 years old and I know how to sit and walk nicely on a leash. I am housebroken and I like people a lot. I’ve lived with children and take treats very gently. The ladies here say I am a real sweetie and I look very …

Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Roger Rathburn has announced he plans to run for state representative next year. The 51-year-old Rathburn, who is retiring in June following a 13-year tenure as superintendent in Three Rivers, will seek the 59th District State House seat currently held by Matt Lori. Lori, who will begin his sixth and final year as state rep …

A residence on Corey Lake in Fabius Township was reported burglarized Wednesday. State police investigators said the owner of the residence in the 11000 block of Coon Hollow Road was broken into during an unknown period, as the owner was out of town for several weeks, according to a state police media release. The residence is near Lakeshore Drive.

A breaking and entering incident was reported Tuesday from a residence in the 10000 block of Walnut Drive in Fabius Township. State police investigators said someone broke into a garage, shed and carport, and stole numerous items, including an antique bow saw, two chain saws, a two-wheeled wheelbarrow, various tools and a car battery. The incident is believed to have …

Richard E. “Dick” Rossman, 83, of Sturgis, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Froh Community Home in Sturgis. Dick was a lifetime area resident of LaGrange County, Ind., and St. Joseph County, Mich. He retired from Ross Labs/Abbott Labs in Sturgis after working there for 33 years. He loved to go camping, hunting and to travel. He also loved his …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners made a number of appointments and reappointments during Tuesday’s twice-a-month meeting. Commissioners appointed Kathy Humphreys as chief deputy treasurer. She replaces Vicky Anders, who is retiring next month. Eric Shafer was reappointed to another term on the St. Joseph County Road Commission. Shaffer’s new term starts Jan. 1 and concludes at the end …

There are more cases of the flu being reported to the state so far this year, compared to last year at this time. But it’s too early to tell just what this flu season will be like, according to officials. Officials with the Michigan Department of Community Health say there have been 47 confirmed flu cases statewide as of November …

Ivan Robert Alexandersen, 43, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo following a short illness. He was born on Jan. 11, 1970 in Oslo, Norway to Alex Ram and Inger Victoria (Larsen) Alexandersen. Ivan was an exchange student in the US, and lived here since 1993. He was employed at Kaiser Aluminum in …