I am Lady.  I am on the small side of a Aussie-heeler mix.  My coat is black and brown, and I am three years old, housetrained and I love people.  I want to be “top dog” so would do best in a home without other dogs or small children.  I am at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located …

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday an increase in cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Southwest Michigan. EEE is a rare virus transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. As of Wednesday, there have been no confirmed human cases of EEE in St. Joseph, Branch, or Hillsdale counties. There have, however, been three confirmed …

A Three Rivers-area resident has been added to the St. Joseph County Board of Public Works. County commissioners on Tuesday approved the appointment of Robert Horton. He will complete a vacancy with a term ending at the end of the year 2020. There are currently three vacancies on the board and county officials are appealing to the public in hopes …

A Park Township resident has announced his candidacy for the State House of Representatives in next year’s election. Republican Jack Coleman made the announcement recently, stating he will be on the August 2020 primary ballot. District 59 encompasses St. Joseph and most of Cass County. Incumbent Aaron Miller is term limited and will not be able to seek re-election. Coleman, …

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 …