A Craftsman power washer and toolbox were stolen earlier this month from a garage in Fabius Township. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 58000 block of Loop Road and were told by the victim the breaking-and-entering incident occurred sometime in the past two weeks.

Transferring to a four-year college or university from Glen Oaks Community College may become simpler, with help from transfer agreements signed with 25 Michigan colleges and universities. The initiative, directed by the Michigan Community College Association, provides clear direction and guidelines to assure students a smooth transfer, according to president David Devier. Transfer agreements allow Glen Oaks students to transfer …

As the 2019-20 season inches into the final full month of play, the Kalamazoo Wings ( 20-26-7-1) have their work cut out for them if they hope to make it into the playoffs. Currently in sixth place in the Central Division standings, the K-Wings trail the fourth place Indy Fuel by nine points.  The top four teams in each division …

The Michigan House has approved state Rep. Aaron Miller’s plan to designate Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park in Cass County as a dark-sky preserve. Miller’s legislation, which received overwhelming bipartisan support Tuesday, is expected to create educational and recreational opportunities. Miller said there is a high demand for dark-sky preserves. Michigan was the first state to establish dark-sky preserves, he …

A moped was stolen from a location in Constantine Township last week. State police troopers were called to the 14000 block of Riverside Drive, where the Tao Tao brand moped was stolen Feb. 18. The moped, which is black and silver in color, was taken between 7:30 and 10 a.m.

A St. Joseph County municipality was one of nine Michigan communities to receive a portion of $250,000 in grants aimed at supporting small, local businesses, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced this week. The city of Three Rivers and its Main Street program was awarded $25,000 toward $67,500 in matching funds and private investment. The finances will benefit Speaking Stone …

The Three Rivers Lions Club suffered a setback over the weekend, as a fire destroyed a storage shed owned by the local civic group. The fire was reported around 9 p.m. Saturday at the Sixth Avenue site. Lions Club officials said lost as a result of the fire were five boxes full of items for its Toys For Tots recipients; …

Lucille Heath, age 87, of Lake Wales, Florida, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Lake Wales. She was born in Vicksburg, Michigan on April 3, 1932 the daughter of the late Ray and Alta Briggs. She was married to Ronald Heath on Dec. 12, 1954 in Angola, Indiana. They resided in Richland, Michigan before moving to Florida in 1984. Lucille …

Violet J. Spence, age 88, of rural Three Rivers, died on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton surrounded by her family. She was born in Knoxville, TN on June 4, 1931 the daughter of John R. and Mary O. (Crowe) Gentry. She graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1949. She was married …

A White Pigeon man was one of three people involved in an airplane crash over the weekend in Branch County. Patrick Murphy was at the control of the single-engine plane Saturday when it belly crashed at Branch County Regional Airport in Coldwater. Other occupants were flight instructor Edwin Shumway of Tekonsha and rear-seat passenger Richard Crepas of Kalamazoo. Authorities said …