Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that took place last week in Fabius Township. Investigators said suspects forced entry into a trailer in the 61000 block of Youngman Road. Tools, electronics and various items of clothing were stolen. Authorities said the suspect vehicle is described as a light-colored minivan that features a loud …

A Sturgis man was arrested after he attempted to flee from police last weekend in Sturgis. Officers said the incident started shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday, when they observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed in the 700 block of East Lafayette Street. A traffic stop on the motorcycle was attempted but the driver fled. Officers pursued …

Carolyn A. Colvin, age 76, of Constantine, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. According to her wishes, there will be no visitation or services, as cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis.

Evelyn Grace Burkhead, age 76, of Sturgis, passed away late Sunday evening, June 2, 2019 at the Sturgis Hospital emergency room. She was born Sept. 17, 1942, in Three Rivers, a daughter of the late Richard Grant and Ellen Jean (Krontz) McKercher. Evelyn resided most of her life in the Burr Oak and Sturgis area and was a graduate of …

Patricia A Ellis, age 57, of Three Rivers, went home to be with the Lord in the early hours of Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was born on August 20, 1961 in Chicago, the daughter of Oscar and Estella (Flaggs) Moore. On September 29, 1984 Patricia married the love of her life Mark Ellis and had her son Mark Ellis, …

Katherine Louise White, age 93, died on Monday, June 3, 2019.. In accordance with Katherine’s wishes cremation will be conducted and services are pending at Hohner Funeral Home.

Darla M. Ryan, age 79, of Three Rivers passed away surrounded by her two daughters on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at her home. She was born in Chicago, IL on December 16, 1939 the daughter of Frances and Madge (Wisniewski) Ryan. Darla graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1957. She was employed for many years at …

The first river cleanup of 2019 featured no major surprises, as about 60 pounds of debris was collected Saturday. Shaun Grace, director of the river cleanup program, said the first of six cleanups this summer took place over a 3.1-mile stretch of the Prairie River, from Findlay Road in Nottawa Township to Lake Templene. It attracted 11 volunteers. Grace said …

This week’s plans by the Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the U.S. 131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers includes a few tasks that were postponed due to rain last week. Single-lane closures on both directions of the highway will result in the continuation of median curb islands and pavement widenings. Also, workers will continue utility work on outside shoulders throughout …

A construction worker died last week in Cass County after he was electrocuted while on a job site. Sheriff Richard Behnke said the incident occurred at 11:35 p.m. Friday in the 2700 block of White Street in Howard Township. Behnke said emergency personnel were called to an AEP substation under construction in that area. Upon arrival, authorities found that Steven …