A number of items, including a generator, chainsaw and weed trimmer were stolen during a burglary last week. Sheriff’s officials said the incident occurred during the afternoon of Aug. 14 in the 25000 block of Sauger Lake Road in Sherman Township.

A Decatur woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident Thursday in Cass County’s Mason Township. Deputies were called at 10:30 a.m. to Calvin Center Road and Mason Street. Investigators said a car driven by 64-year-old Coral VanBuren was heading south on Calvin Center Road when a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Dalton Bishop of South Haven turned left in front of …

Well here I am, they call me “Frittata”, the last kitten from the breakfast club.  All my brothers and sisters have been adopted.  I am sweet, active, and playful.  I am a thirteen week old, female, gray and black tabby.  I am litterbox trained and due for my spay surgery.  You should see me play.  I hope you come and …

Arthur Clayton Emrick JR, 61, Florence Township, Constantine, Michigan died on Monday, August 19, 2019, suddenly of natural causes. He was born on March 2, 1958 in Vicksburg, Michigan, the son of Arthur Clayton and Ida Mae (Parsons) Emrick, SR. Corky was a Constantine area resident since 1995 coming from Vicksburg. He was employed by the Sturgis Journal for over …

A Constantine man was sentenced last week to federal prison following court proceedings related to child pornography. An investigation headed by Michigan State Police and its Computer Crimes Unit resulted in the arrest of 60-year-old Paul Halcomb. He was charged with distribution of child pornography. Halcomb’s case was prosecuted federally by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Michigan. He …

Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus was given a 3 percent raise following action by the city commission Tuesday. Bippus, who has served as city manager for nearly two decades, was awarded the raise above the 2 percent cost-of-living increase issued annually. His 2018 salary was $116,000. Mayor Tom Lowry cast the lone dissenting vote. Lowry said he is generally …

A segment of alley on the north side of Main Street in Centreville will become one-way, following a decision last month by members of the Centreville Village Council. Traffic between Dean and Nottawa streets will begin to flow west-to-east only. Council members said signage will be posted to clarify the direction. Trustee Gary McClain recommended the change for safety reasons, …

Members of the Sturgis Planning Commission last month approved a special land use for Prism Power Partners to open a solar energy facility near the intersection of South Centerville and Bogen roads. The company intends to perform site preparation by the end of 2019 and be operational in September 2020. According to officials, the “Electric City” solar facility would generate 15 …

Bruce P. Loker, age 89, of rural Vicksburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Fulton on March 21, 1930 the son of Perry C. and Marian (Vance) Loker. He graduated from Athens High School, and served in the U.S. Army for two years as a Military Policeman. Bruce was married …

Elva A. Root, age 102, of Burr Oak, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at home. Elva was born May 6, 1917, in Huntley, Ill., a daughter of the late John William and Agnes (Schmalz) Anderson. On Dec. 31, 1942, Elva married Robert (Bob) E. Root in Rockford, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob (July …