Less than two weeks after a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to commemorate its opening, the Rivers Enrichment Center and Residence is at capacity. County administrator Teresa Doehring announced during Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting that all 46 residential units are no longer available. The Broadway Street location, which also serves as the new headquarters for the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging, …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the breaking and entering of a residence last week in the 14000 block of Stears Road in Constantine Township. The residence is believed to have been broken into around 7 p.m. Friday. Three suspects fled the area in a dark green Chevy Cobalt. Meanwhile, in an unrelated case, troopers are investigating the theft of …

Amy Roth, director of Three Rivers Department of Public Services, said the Spring Street paving project is progressing on schedule and is slated to conclude in November. Roth said the project, which started in July, is a full roadway reconstruction, which includes replacement of watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, roadway, and curb/gutter. She said the $1.3 million project was necessitated …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a golf cart that deputies suspect was stolen and set on fire in Lockport Township. According to a department media release, deputies responded Thursday to the 19000 block of River Road regarding an arson incident. Investigators discovered the remains of a red golf cart that looks to have been spray-painted gray. Sheriff’s …

Patricia Anne Bristol, age 88, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Patricia was born in Medford, Wisconsin on March 26, 1931, the daughter of Albert Oliver and Elsi Mae (Green) Rogers. On June 7, 1952, she married Verlin “Shaky” George Bristol, in Rockford, IL. Together they had five children: Sandy, Candy, Randy …

Donald Lamar Rentfrow, age 74, of Portage, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  Don was born on October 29th, 1944 in Elkhart, to the late Lyle Lamar and Marguerite (Rumsey) Rentfrow.  Don was also preceded in death by one daughter Theresa in 1964 and one brother David Rentfrow. Don leaves to …

William Francis West, age 92, of rural Vicksburg, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at his home. He was born in Olney, IL on Dec. 13, 1926 the son of Harley and Mattie (Delzell) West. After graduation from Athens High School he worked at the Oliver Plant in Battle Creek and for Wolf’s Feed and Grain in Athens. For many years …

A Decatur man died over the weekend as the result of a single-vehicle accident in Cass County’s Silver Creek Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said a car driven by 24-year-old Eduardo Mendoza was heading east on Yaw Street at 3:45 a.m. Sunday. Investigators said Mendoza apparently lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over multiple times near the intersection of …

Here’s the weekly update from Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the U.S. 131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. A Stage 3 traffic pattern is in place at the north end of the project, resulting in two-way traffic on the northbound portion of U.S. 131. Meanwhile, a Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place at the south end, where two-way traffic …

Two men were injured in a two-vehicle accident Friday in Cass County’s Volinia Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 4:30 p.m. to the intersection of Marcellus Highway and Decatur Road. Investigators found that Wayne Christenson, 68, of Granger, Ind., was driving northbound when he failed to stop at the intersection. His vehicle collided with a car heading …