Gina M. Wagner, age 59, of Constantine, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.  Gina was born in Lansing on April 8, 1961, a daughter of Jack and Barbara (Montgomery) Russell. Gina graduated from Charlotte High School in 1979 and Olivet College in 1986, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree …

Gerald L. Thrams, age 82, of Colon, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Laurels of Coldwater. Gerald was born on July 5, 1938 in Kalamazoo, a son of the late Rex and Ina (Fuller) Thrams. On July 19, 1956 Gerald married Joyce I. Heath in Leonidas. She would precede him in death on October 14, 2019. Gerald attended …

Three Rivers High School has postponed its graduation ceremony, which had been rescheduled to take place tonight. Principal Carrie Balk informed the district’s board of education this week that the persistent threat of COVID-19 has necessitated the delay. Aug. 6 is being considered as the date for the re-scheduled graduation ceremony, Balk said. While members of the district’s class of …

A four-year member of the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded the agency’s “Employee of the Year.” Deputy Kevin Brooks, a Vicksburg native, was the recipient of the 2019 award, according to sheriff Mark Lillywhite. Sgt. Brandon Dahl said Brooks is a positive presence at the department, he’s punctual, dependable and an employee who always gives 100 percent …

Here’s an announcement from the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce. In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, the state of Michigan has allocated $100 million of CARES Act funding to implement the Michigan Small Business Restart Program to support the needs of Michigan Businesses directly impacted by COVID-19. The application for businesses to apply for funding will open …

They named me “Forde”, a good Michigan name.  I came here frightened and timid.  I got lost and now I am being taken care of here.  I am about eight months old, a male, brindle and white.  I will need my neuter surgery.   If people give me time I come to them.  My docket number is 48630, at the St. …

Most confirmed COVID-19 cases in St. Joseph County have come from the Sturgis area, according to information released last week by the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency. Of 303 laboratory-confirmed cases, those in Sturgis accounted for 197. Next closest was Three Rivers, with 33. It was followed by 21 in White Pigeon, 15 in Constantine, a dozen in Colon, nine …

A New York man was injured this week in a two-vehicle accident in Cass County’s Penn Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 7 a.m. Monday to the intersection of Penn and Dutch Settlement roads in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said Yocov Roness, 20, was travelling south when he failed to stop at the intersection. …

Sheriff’s department deputies are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident at a location in Fabius Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the situation occurred early in the morning July 1 in the 15000 block of Hoffman Road. Investigators found entry was forced to a barn and a shed near a commercial building. Further information was not available.

Jose Esequiel Castillo, age 47, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at home. Jose was born in Corpus Christi TX, on Sunday April 22, 1973 the son of Roberto Castillo and Melba Castillo. Jose was a contractor doing flat cement work for many years. Jose Loved Water especially fishing and swimming, he enjoyed listening to music, and he …