Troopers from Michigan State Police are investigating a larceny that occurred last month in the 12000 block of Harder Road in Fabius Township. A log-splitter was stolen Sept. 21 or 22 from a residence. The brand name of the device is County Line, and it features a 6.5-horsepower engine with a 25-ton hydraulic cylinder. It is black and yellow in …

A 34-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested on a number of warrants over the weekend in Three Rivers. According to a department media release, officers responded to a 911 hang-up call from the 100 block of South Andrews Street. Upon further investigation, officers noticed a man and a woman inside a car. The man was found to have valid warrants …

David A. Oxender, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 19, 1927, in Shipshewana, a son of the late Thomas and Nellie (Ager) Oxender. On Aug. 7, 1948, he married Bonita Lee Lanning in Howe, Ind. She preceded him in death May 5, 2010. David worked several …

In another sign that the hockey season is right around the corner, training camp got underway yesterday at Wings Event Center for the Kalamazoo Wings. Several more players have been added to the training camp roster. Rookie forwards Zane Jones and Adam Dauda will be getting a chance to impress the K-Wings coaches as the team hits the ice this …

A judge has dismissed a murder charge against a 9-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting his mother in their Fawn River Township home earlier this year. St. Joseph County Family Division Judge Dave Tomlinson made the ruling Friday. Under state law, the boy was presumed incompetent for trial because he’s not yet 10 years old. WOOD-TV reports the third-grader hugged …

The August unemployment rate in St. Joseph County was 2.1 percent lower than the previous month. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed the county’s 4.5 percent August unemployment rate marked a decrease from July’s 6.6 percent. St. Joseph County was slightly above the state unemployment average, which was 4.2 percent in August. …

Here’s the weekly update from Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the U.S. 131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. Two-way traffic continues to follow northbound 131 at the M-60 intersection toward the south end of the project. Meanwhile, two-way traffic on northbound 131 remains in place at the Hoffman Road/Rocky River bridge area. Also, utility relocation work remains ongoing throughout the …

Rolland Daniel Courtney, age 71, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, September 24, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Rolland was born in Kalamazoo on January 12, 1948, the son of Rolland “Curly” John Courtney, Jr. and Ethel Zenzie (DeYoung) Courtney. On Sunday, June 24, 2012, Rolland married Ardith Kay (Bowers) Shepard in Marcellus. Rolland is survived by his loving wife: …

Tire rims and a tire with rim were stolen from a shed in Fabius Township this week. State police said the incident took place at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 50000 block of Stoldt Road. Two suspects driving a red pickup with a white car-hauler dolly on the back were confronted by the property owner. The suspects fled from the …

Three Rivers Elks Lodge held its 15th annual “Captains Cruise” last month in an effort to raise money for scholarships. About 70 motorcyclists took part in the 114-mile ride. Before the ride, this year’s recipients were introduced. Alexandria Deel, who now attends Ball State for pre-med and psychology, received $1,750; Erin Brady, an Olivet College freshman studying actuarial science, received $900; …