Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic hits a bright note today, as American Airlines returns to the airport. American had pulled its schedule for October, November and December in an effort to navigate the impacts of COVID-19 on flight operations. Airport director Craig Williams said AZO welcomes American’s return to Kalamazoo and the access it provides to …

Sturgis Township officials are preparing for a road-improvement plan. Stubey Road north of U.S. 12 is tentatively set for repaving this year, an undertaking recently approved by township officials. The project will involve Stubey Road north of U.S. 12, while township officials tabled a portion of the same road from Fawn River Road to the Indiana state line. Supervisor George …

Darlene May Gentry, age 80, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home. She was born in Three Rivers on March 28, 1940 the daughter of Burr L. and Margaret L. (Smith) Johnson, and was a lifetime resident of the Michiana area. She was baptized at the Moorepark United Methodist Church and attended Three Rivers Schools. She …

Donald Eugene Paul, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born June 2, 1938 in Three Rivers, the son of Glenn and Amy (Parker) Paul. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force. He retired as Plant Manager at Arco Industries. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and softball. Remaining to cherish …

A former Three Rivers teacher and his family escaped a fire last week, and now a GoFundMe site has been set up to help their recovery. Joel Moore, former choir teacher at Three Rivers High School, along with his wife and their three school-aged children, safely escaped a fire that destroyed their Three Rivers home Thursday. A relative of the …

A 20-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested after leading authorities on a pursuit last week in Park Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies attempted to stop a speeding vehicle shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday on U.S. 131 at Michigan Avenue. The suspect fled from deputies and was pursued into the city of Three Rivers. The suspect then abandoned his vehicle …

The St. Joseph County Road Commission wishes to remind residents that state law prohibits plowing or shoveling of snow into the roadway. Agency officials said the reminder is relevant after last weekend’s snow event, the first of the season in St. Joseph County. It is recommended that snow from end-of-driveway shoveling be tossed three to five feet away from the …

State law prohibits the plowing or shoveling of snow, ice or slush onto or across roadways or highways, as it can present a serious traffic hazard. Violation of the law is a misdemeanor, with both the property owner and person hired to remove the snow responsible for any illegal snow removal activities. In addition, snow must not be piled in …

Here’s an update from Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy regarding its year-end fundraising effort. The Galesburg-based agency started the month with a $40,000 fundraising goal to match a challenge by former board chair Dave Coleman, who will match every donation dollar-for-dollar. As of late last week, the effort has raised $33,000 toward its $40,000 goal. Agency officials said financial donations will …

A flu-shot initiative offered by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has made 1,500 flu shots available at no cost through Covered Bridge Healthcare. The goal of the flu vaccination program is to keep people’s immune systems healthy until the COVID-19 pandemic passes, said Rick Shaffer, CEO of the Centreville-based agency. Since the initiative began Oct. 1, Covered Bridge …