A Saginaw man faces two counts of second-degree murder for his role in a May 7 collision that killed an elderly Schoolcraft couple. Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office has authorized charges against 27-year-old Ezra Phillips. Authorities said he was driving in excess of 100 miles per hour on southbound U.S. 131 when the SUV he was driving struck an eastbound car …
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Man arrested after fleeing police
A 29-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested on drug-related offenses after he fled from authorities earlier this week in Mendon Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies attempted to stop a vehicle around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on Silver Street at Wakeman Road after noticing an equipment violation. The driver fled the scene as the responding deputy was walking toward the suspect’s …
Read More »One injured in car-motorcycle crash
A White Pigeon woman was involved in a car-versus-motorcycle collision earlier this week in Cass County’s Mason Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday to the intersection of U.S. 12 and Tharp Lake Road. Investigators said a motorcycle driven by Lon Franklin, 72, of Elkhart, was westbound on U.S. 12 when a northbound vehicle on …
Read More »Man injured in motorcycle crash
Cass County officials said a Cassopolis man was injured in a motorcycle crash last week in Pokagon Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday to an area of M-51 near Crystal Springs Street. Authorities said Jason Todd, 47, was driving south on M-51 when he lost control of the motorcycle he was driving. It …
Read More »Doris Younts, 91
Doris J. Younts, age 91, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, with her loving family at her side. Doris was born in Three Rivers on September 11, 1929, the daughter of the late Jasper and Carrie (Wallace) Jarratt. Doris was a kind and loving woman whose gentle nature and warm smile made …
Read More »Trevor Thor, 79
Trevor L. Thor, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at home. He was born July 14, 1941 in Three Rivers, the son of Luther A. and Myrtle (Davis) Thor. Trevor graduated from Three Rivers High School and attended vocational school, becoming a dental technician who made gold prostheses. He was proud of his service in …
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I am “Maximus”! I am a sweet, large, couch potato. I love tennis balls, and I am a friendly, five to seven year old, male. I am black, and have had my neuter surgery. I hope to meet you soon. You can call and make an appointment to see and adopt me. My docket number is 50906, at the St. …
Read More »TR Chamber accepting award nominations
The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Awards Celebration. The event will occur as part of the chamber’s annual dinner, Oct. 6. The Brick Award recognizes those who made a significant investment into their business through physical improvements or new purchases, for example. Community Service Award acknowledges those who have done an outstanding …
Read More »Car tires slashed in Branch County
State police troopers are investigating a report of malicious destruction of property last month at a location in Branch County’s Butler Township. Troopers were called June 6 to Butler Motor Speedway, where the tires of a passenger car had been slashed while the vehicle was in the parking lot.
Read More »Roadwork begins on US-12
A high-traffic route in St. Joseph County will feature lane restrictions when a major resurfacing project begins next week. Michigan Department of Transportation officials said resurfacing of 3.7 miles of U.S. 12 starts Monday. The $972,000 project includes improvements to two Grand Elk Railroad crossings, one on U.S. 12 and the other on U.S. 131. MDOT officials said the task …
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