The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Sturgis man last week on charges related to the suspect allegedly holding a woman captive for nearly two weeks and assaulting her. According to sheriff’s deputies, 37-year-old Rocky Gardner has been charged with assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, domestic violence and unlawful imprisonment. Following his arrest March 20, …

After taking the year off in 2020, a longtime family event in Constantine returns later this week. The village’s annual Easter egg hunt takes place for three different age groups Saturday. At 11:30 a.m. toddlers will have the chance to secure eggs at the east end of Riverview Park. Event organizers said children in kindergarten and first grade will begin …

Colon Community Schools has benefited from the Nola and George Cummings Family Foundation Fund. Five teachers in the district received funding from the December grant cycle of Cummings Family Foundation, a total of $14,000. Brendan Hoekstra, band director, submitted a grant application and received some needed items, including a sousaphone and baritone for marching band; 50 new music stands and chairs …

As the weather gets warmer and the sun is shining, color is brought  back into the world. DeNooyer Chevrolet wants to do just that with their first ever Chalk the Lot event. Ryan DeNooyer, General Manager, says of the event “DeNooyer Chevrolet believes in supporting families and the community and this event is aimed at doing just that. It has …

Lloyd Richard Schrock, age 79, of Arcadia, Florida and a former longtime Burr Oak resident, died Thursday, March 25,2021 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born August 25, 1941, in Elkhart, a son of the late Ora & Berneice (Troyer) Schrock. At an early age he moved with his family to Burr Oak, where he was …

James A. Mercer, age 78, of Three Rivers, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 12, 1942 in Constantine, a son of Jess Willard and Ruth (Dimmick) Mercer. James graduated from Constantine High School in 1960 and later served in the US Air Force. In 1963, he married Frances Wolgamood. James retired form …

Philip Lloyd Cupp, age 90, of rural Mendon, died peacefully at home and surrounded by family on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born in Three Rivers on July 13, 1930 the son of Lloyd Sherman Cupp and Edith Ann (Bussel) Cupp, and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. He graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1948 …

Parchment 39,  Three Rivers 35 Coldwater 73,  Sturgis 69  (overtime) Schoolcraft 77, Decatur 31 Paw Paw 69,  Vicksburg 62  (overtime) Centreville 61,  Union City 57  (overtime) Brandywine 60,  Marcellus 51 Colon 62,  Athens 19

Ahoy mateys!! Captain Nubs here!  I’m ready to set sail to my fur-ever home and into your heart! I am a young, rambunctious but very friendly guy. I do settle down quickly, especially when I get butt scratches. I have not been neutered yet but if you are interested in adopting me, call  269-467-6475 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control …

Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Ron Moag has announced the district’s middle school and high school students have returned to everyday, in-person learning. Moag explained the district stayed true to its Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan. The plan stated that when the county’s health agency’s School Risk Assessment reflected a seven-day average of positive COVID-19 tests in St. Joseph County of …