Michigan State Police troopers are investigating two breaking-and-entering incidents in Branch County. According to a department media release, the first incident occurred between 4 and 7 p.m. April 20 in the 300 block of Teds Drive in Coldwater Township. Items reported stolen include a Dewalt impact drill, two rechargeable chain saws, a Samsung tablet, and an Xbox. The other incident …

Sharon A. Nash, age 74, of Portage, and formerly of Centreville, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  Sharon was born on June 23, 1945 in Washington, DC, a daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Wedding) Sloan.  She attended Centreville Schools, graduating in 1963.  Sharon also received her Associate’s Degree in Business Management from …

Jeanette Marilyn (Flint) York, age 82, of Three Rivers passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, at Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis. Jeanette was born in Ft. Wayne on April 24, 1938, the daughter of Harry and Sally (Tesch) Flint. After graduation from Kokomo High School in 1956, Jeanette moved with her family to the Three Rivers area where she remained …

A “Juneteenth” community event is scheduled to take place 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Free Church Park in Sturgis. Sturgis City Commission members last week approved use of the park for the event. Elise Taylor and fellow organizer Angie Wilson told commissioners “Juneteenth” is a celebration of freedom and African American history, celebrating the day Union troops rode into …

Three Rivers Public Library re-opened this week, though services remain limited, according to interim director Bobbi Schoon. With Tuesday’s re-opening, curbside pickup is available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. In addition, students wishing to participate in the library’s Summer Reading program can pick up materials in the same manner. Schoon said returns can be made at the outdoor drop-box. …

The Centreville Village Council has approved a request from The Local restaurant to offer café seating on a temporary basis. Plans are to set up seven picnic tables on the sidewalk in front of its building, with a 40-inch walkway to comply with ADA requirements. While the approval is for a temporary setup, if the arrangement works well, owner Dan …

In the absence of Abbott’s Magic Get-Together in Colon this summer, FAB Magic owner Rick Fisher plans to host “Magic Flea Market and Auction” with free, live entertainment. It will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8 at the FAB Magic Campus on M-86, at the east edge of town. Fisher said a portion of the …

Raymond W. White, age 45, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  Ray was born in Kalamazoo on May 27, 1975, a son of Raymond L. White and Donna Sue Hann.  He attended Three Rivers Public Schools.  Ray previously worked at Aquatics in Three Rivers for 13 years before obtaining …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday she is optimistic about a return to in-person instruction at K-12 schools in the fall, announcing she will release further guidance on June 30. The governor said she will issue an executive order that will provide details on what will be required to reopen schools and what will be recommended. Schools were closed in March …

Oba M. Borkholder, age 74, of rural Mendon, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home. He was born near Nappanee, IN on March 2, 1946 the son of Melvin and Amanda (Miller) Borkholder. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church, a retired Bishop, and proprietor of a farm supply store. He was married to Laura Miller …