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 …

Three Rivers police have released the name of the victim in a fatal motorcycle accident last weekend. Raymond White, 45, of Three Rivers, died as a result of the accident Sunday in Three Rivers. Officers were called shortly after 9 p.m. to Hoffman Street, in the area of Wood Street, in response to a single-vehicle accident. Upon further investigation, officers …

Three Rivers municipal officials announced city hall is re-opening to the public, though the process is being done in phases. For the rest of the month, city hall will have reduced business hours three days a week. It will be open to the public 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Visitors are asked to wear a face …

Members of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District board have endorsed a resolution urging federal relief for states and school districts due to COVID-19. The document, which was approved Monday, notes that state and national economies have suffered significantly as a result of the coronavirus. Consequently, local school districts are prepared for severe budget shortfalls, including a potential proration …

Time is running out to qualify for a T-shirt for the Constantine Firecracker 4K virtual run. Sponsored by Constantine Community Fitness Center, the event is being organized by Kathy Messner. She said registration must be done on or before Friday in order to receive a shirt. The event is a virtual run/walk fundraiser for Constantine’s Fourth of July fireworks. Even …

Zoey Kathleen-Lyn Land was born on November 10, 2017. She came into this world a fighter. Zoey was always quick to laugh and give attitude to her Aunts. Zoey peacefully passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 12:19 a.m. in her parents’ home. Zoey is survived in death by her parents Taylor and …

George E. Black, age 87, of Constantine, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. George was born in New Troy, MI on October 4, 1932, a son of Charles and Katherine Black. He graduated from New Troy High School. In April of 1964, he married Charlene Ichorn. George retired from Pioneer in Constantine after 30 years of employment. He also …

Edward Lee McKee, age 54, of Three Rivers, (formerly of Constantine) passed away Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Hammond, IN on December 24, 1965, a son Donna (Perrin) McKee and Afton John McKee. Ed worked as a shift manager at Wendy’s in Three Rivers. He loved his grandkids and the outdoors. He …

St. Joseph County has started allowing the public to access certain departments within the Historic Courthouse building as of Monday. Though conducting public business remotely is still encouraged, the courthouse will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. County officials ask that anyone coming into the building wear a face covering and that all social-distancing guidelines be followed. Temperature of …