The Three Rivers Department of Public Services wishes to remind residents it is in the midst of its biannual hydrant flushing. DPS director Amy Roth said flushing started earlier this month and will continue through May 17. Roth noted that flushing occurs 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. Due to many variables, Roth said she is not …

State Rep. Aaron Miller has announced two upcoming opportunities where he will hold in-district office hours for the month of April. Miller said listening to the ideas and viewpoints of constituents is the best way to understand and serve them. He added that he looks forward to answering questions and hearing thoughts shared by his district’s residents. A Sturgis resident, …

A pair of Centreville residents was arrested on drug-related offenses earlier this week following a traffic stop. A deputy from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department stopped the vehicle at 6 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of East Main Street in Centreville. The driver was found to be operating a vehicle while on a suspended license. In addition, he …

Nancy Ann (Clayton) Hipelius, age 87, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019. Nancy was born in Chicago  on March 24, 1932, the daughter of Henry and Laura (Himan) Clayton. She married Carl Robert Hipelius in 1955. They were married for 49 years before Carl sorrowfully passed away in August of 2004. Together, they had three children: Laurie …

I am looking for a nice family.  They call me “Wilson”.  The staff here say I am up to date on my rabies.  Anyone watching me can tell I get along with other dogs and cats.  If you look at me you can see I am a chocolate Lab/setter mix.  I am approximately five years old and am already neutered.  …

St. Joseph County ranked 60th out of the state’s 83 counties for overall child well-being, according to results released Tuesday by the Kids Count in Michigan Project. The data in the report is for 2017. Conducted annually by the Michigan League for Public Policy, the results show trends in child well-being, from health, economic security, and family and community, to …

Four departments from three counties battled a house fire Monday in Flowerfield Township. Firefighters were summoned at 1:30 p.m. to a home in 54000 block of DeLong Road in Flowerfield Township. When firefighters arrived, the home was engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported but the home was destroyed. Cause of the fire is being called undetermined, and authorities said it …

The man accused of ramming a St. Joseph County Sheriff ’s vehicle, dragging a deputy and leading a high-speed pursuit has been released from jail. Aaron Schrock, 24, of Shipshewana, was released Saturday from the St. Joseph County jail after posting $100,000 bond. Schrock was booked Feb. 3 on charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less …

A few accolades were bestowed during St. Joseph County Conservation District’s annual meeting last month in Centreville. Josh Overton received recognition as “Volunteer of the Year” for his support to district programs. Meanwhile, Lucas Wahl received the river clean-up award. Also during the meeting, John Nelson and Chad Clark were re-appointed to positions on the board of directors.

Eleanor (Ellie) Virginia Grunert, age 94, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord early Monday, April 22, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 17, 1924, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Wint and Lottie (Kapp) Hughes. Ellie grew up in Detroit where she met her beloved husband Fred. After Fred came …