Larry Lee Rumsey, age 78, of Jones, Michigan passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Larry passed peacefully at Cass County Medical Facility due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his son Shawn (Janice Sager) Rumsey, sister: Eileen Foghino, nephew: Chuck (Jackie) Foghino, nieces: Sherry (Kyle) Lewallen and Debbie (Patrick) Lang. He was preceded in death by both …

Michigan Department of Transportation officials have provided a weekly update on the status of the US-131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place, with two-way traffic on Southbound US-131 at the M-60 junction at the south end of project and on northbound US-131 at the Hoffman Road/Rocky River bridge area. MDOT said road-building is complete …

A longtime township official in St. Joseph County passed away last week after a brief illness. Joe Eichorn, former supervisor of Park Township, died Wednesday. The 63-year-old Three Rivers-area resident was given medical leave from the Park Township Board of Trustees. Eichorn was elected township supervisor in 2008. Ed English was subsequently named interim supervisor.

A significant moment in the history of the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging was celebrated last week. Friday’s ceremonial ribbon cutting to recognize the agency’s new headquarters in Three Rivers attracted several dozen people. In addition to COA’s new headquarters, the remodeled Three Rivers Inn includes 38 one-bedroom units and eight two-bedroom residences. COA director Tim Stoll welcomed State …

A pistol was stolen from a vehicle last month in White Pigeon Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department was called Aug. 19 to the Klinger Lake Public Access on Crooked Creek Road in response to a report of burglary to a motor vehicle. Investigators said someone entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a Springfield Armory model 911 pistol. The …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that a number of five-gallon gas cans were stolen from a Burr Oak Township location last week. Sheriff’s officials said the incident took place Sept. 2 in the 65000 block of Burr Oak Road. Investigators said the suspect broke into a building and stole five, 5-gallon cans filled with gas.

The Kalamazoo Wings announced a trio of signings recently for the upcoming 2019-20 season.  Two of the returning players are familiar names while one will be playing his first season with the K-Wings. Defenseman Ben Wilson is returning to the K-Wings for his seventh season with the club.  Wilson has been the captain of the team the past three seasons. …

Mary Catherine Brandt was born to Rufus Lewis and Tena Anna (Roberts) Brandt in Ohio City, Ohio on June 14, 1944. Mary accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She married Ronald Edward Beebe better known as Gus on November 20, 1965 in Vicksburg. Together they raised 12 children, and fostered around 25 children. Aunt …

John Bert Winkens age 75 of Sturgis, retired police officer, passed away early Sunday morning, September 1, 2019 at the Glen Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. He was born March 12, 1944 in Melrose Park, Chicago, Illinois son of the late Frank and Agnes (Pawlowski) Winkens, Sr. John resided in Sturgis since 1968 coming from Chicago where his early …

Joseph “Joe” Neil Eichorn, age 63, of Three Rivers, passed away after a brief illness in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born April 1, 1956 to Floyd and Marnetta (Hooley) Eichorn. Joe worked as a Journeymen Tool and Die Maker at Square D until retiring from General Motors in Grand Rapids, MI, Joe was …