Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the department is investigating the theft of a golf cart. The vehicle was taken between 11:30 p.m. April 9 and 11 a.m. April 10 in the 71000 block of Roosevelt Road in White Pigeon Township. Lillywhite said the 2009 E-Z-GO is metallic green in color, lifted with chrome rims and has a handicap sticker on its …

Marilyn Kay Kahler-Slack, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 10, 2020 with family at her side.  She was born on February 5, 1961 to Dennis R. & Ruth A. (Buel) Slack in Three Rivers. Marilyn attended Three Rivers Community Schools and graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1979. In 1979, she was united in marriage to Clifford Kahler …

A lawn mower was stolen last week from a location in Fabius Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called at 4 p.m. Tuesday to the 60000 block of County Line Road. The victim told authorities a Magnum zero-turn lawnmower and a 2015 6-by-8 Carry-On trailer were stolen. The incident occurred between 7 and 9 p.m. …

Sturgis Fest is moving to August. Members of the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce Board agreed Thursday to postpone the city’s annual summer festival to the week of Aug. 17. Originally scheduled for the week of June 22, Sturgis Fest will occur during a period in which it will not conflict with other community festivals or major events in St. …

Glen Oaks Community College President David Devier said it’s imperative that the school continues to focus on planned renovations to its technology lab, library and art studio. The work collectively totals about $2.1 million. During last week’s board of trustees meeting, Devier said the college will continue to work with Kalamazoo-based architect firm TowerPinkster in order to keep renovation plans …

St. Joseph County Commissioner Ken Malone said the county might want to look ahead and start thinking about its financial state as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During Tuesday’s meeting, Malone said the interruption of day-to-day business has the potential to financially impact all aspects of commerce, including the county and its projected revenue for 2020. Malone said the …

Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees was given an update on general operations from president David Devier during Thursday’s meeting. Assembling through Zoom remote-conferencing platform, the board also took action on upcoming parking lot work as well as new curriculum and changes during their monthly meeting. The school had previously announced graduation will not take place May 8 as …

The Three Rivers Department of Public Services will start its twice-a-year hydrant flushing Monday. DPS Director Amy Roth said flushing is expected to continue through May 29. It will occur 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Due to many variables, Roth said the department is not able to determine the exact date flushing will be conducted in each …

Sheriff officials were called earlier this week to a report of a stolen all-terrain vehicle in Fabius Township. According to a department media release, deputies responded Tuesday to the 14000 block of Millard Road, where they learned that a red, 1999 Bomberdier ATV was stolen during the overnight hours.

Paul Leon Lochmondy, age 69, of Marcellus, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 30, 1950 in South Bend, the son of Joseph and Marie (Kazmierczak) Lochmondy. Paul enjoyed motor sports, lake life, and spending time with his family. Paul is preceded in his passing by his …