Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft of a pickup that occurred last week in Branch County’s Bethel Township. Investigators said the theft occurred between Dec. 24 and Wednesday in the 600 block of South Parham Road. The vehicle is described as 2008 Ford F-250, forest green in color with a black “Sno-way” snowplow attached to the front. The …

A Constantine resident recently announced her candidacy for state representative of Michigan’s 59th district. Amy East, a 1996 graduate of Constantine High School, is running as a Democrat. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2000 before earning a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. West has worked in the field of anthropology and archaeology for nearly 20 years, and …

The Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees recently approved ballot language for a millage proposal it plans to put before voters March 10. The college is asking for approval of one-half a mill for a five-year period. If approved, the increase would be used for improvements related to safety and security; energy efficiency and technology infrastructure; renovation of instructional …

We are “Three Amigos”.  Our owner died and now we are at Animal Control.  We are four year old litter mates.  We would like to go together to our new home.  We are spayed and neutered and declawed on the front paws.  My docket number is 47074  Zuma, Female, spayed, declawed, Black with white spot on nose, 47075  Clio, female, …

The 12th New Year’s Eve “Free Ride Home” broke a ridership record this week. Susan Vosmik, executive director of the Three Rivers-based St. Joseph County Transportation Authority, said 65 people took advantage of the free, no-questions-asked option. The number far eclipsed the previous high-water mark of 37. That record was set in the program’s inaugural year, on the eve of …

Mendon High School recently held its 23rd annual Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. Event officials said the Hall of Fame committee makes selections based on nominations it receives through the year. The main requirements are that the nominee must be a graduate of Mendon High School, and they bring honor to their community and hometown. That honor can be career …

Michael Troy Lutz beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly at his home on Birch Lake, Vandalia on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the age of 54. He was born in Three Rivers on December 15, 1965 the son of Roger and Joyce (Hagerty) Lutz. Mike was a graduate of Three Rivers High School class of 1984. All …

Five dogs perished in a house fire last week in Colon Township. The Associated Press reported the family was at a holiday celebration and that nobody was hurt as a result of the blaze. A family relative, Karen Herman, said the family’s dogs died in Tuesday evening’s fire and the family also couldn’t locate their cat after the fire. Herman, …

GT Independence is expanding its operations in the city of Sturgis, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced last week. The project is expected to generate a total private investment of more than $2 million and create 84 new pathway jobs in the long-term care industry over the next two years. Michigan was chosen over a competing site in Florida. The …

Sheriff’s deputies were called earlier this month to a Lockport Township field in response to the theft of copper wire. An unknown quantity of irrigation-system wire was stolen between late October and mid-December from an area near the intersection of Fairchild and Constantine roads.