Dorothy Ree Ingram, age 83, died on Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Plano, Texas. In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes visitation will be held at Hohner Funeral Home on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Three Rivers on Friday, June 26, 2020 with visiting time starting at …

The Three Rivers Police Department has released the name of the pedestrian who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident last week in the Three Rivers Meijer parking lot. Investigators said Laura Jacobs, 62, a Meijer employee, died after she was struck by a vehicle around 1 p.m. Thursday in the northeast quadrant of the parking lot. Witnesses told …

The Kalamazoo Wings announced their end of season awards.  The awards were voted on by the fans. Longtime K-Wing player, Justin Taylor, was the big winner, taking home three awards.  Taylor was named as the Fan Favorite, Star of the Game and the Most Valuable Player for the 2019-20 season.  Taylor, who spent time with the AHL Utica Comets this …

The village of White Pigeon last week took a step toward a major infrastructure project set to begin this fall. Potentially sporting a price tag of at least $14 million, the task involves replacing the village’s water-line infrastructure. Village president Tyler Royce said most of the current system is original, making it more than 70 years old. A public hearing …

Sheriff’s deputies responded last week to a breaking-and-entering incident in Mendon Township. Investigators said deputies were called Tuesday to the 22000 Block of M-60. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a building had been broken into and several items were stolen. The victim told authorities items stolen include two bicycles, a snowmobile trailer, and five lime-green, 10-foot Sun Dolphin kayaks. The bicycle …

Both enrichment centers of St. Joseph County Commission on Aging plan to reopen July 1, following adoption of a plan Wednesday by the COA board. Due to safety and health concerns, guests will be asked health-screening questions and have their temperature checked. All seniors and staff members will be required to wear a mask if medically able. Also, class sizes …

Drugs and guns were seized Wednesday from a Sturgis home following a search by members of the Southwest Enforcement Team. A warrant was served in the 28000 block of East West Street. Five men were found in a shed that had been converted into living space. One man was found unresponsive behind the shed but was eventually revived. An investigation …

Albeit bare-bones, there will be a Fourth of July celebration in St. Joseph County after all. Members of the Constantine Village Council this week discussed plans related to an Independence Day parade and fireworks display. The council had discussed funding the fireworks at several recent meetings. This week, however, the legality of having an Independence Day celebration came into question. …

Three Rivers Health officials said staff members are calling patients, and establishing previously scheduled surgeries and procedures that were postponed. Hospital administrators said many patients have delayed care for several weeks and chronic conditions can potentially worsen if left unmanaged. The hospital’s health and safety steps include screening everyone upon entry, limiting visitors, requiring everyone to wear a mask, practicing …

Three fresh-food distributions are on tap in St. Joseph County. Fabius Township will host the next event. It takes place 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Three Rivers High School. White Pigeon has a distribution planned for next week. The two-hour event starts at 4 p.m. Tuesday at White Pigeon High School. Finally, the Doyle Community Center in Sturgis will …