A Mendon man was seriously injured when his pickup crashed in a field on M-66 Wednesday evening in Colon Township. County sheriff’s deputies said 22-year-old Steven Wickey was driving the vehicle during farming operations when it overturned. Wickey was ejected, and sustained serious injuries. Investigating officers said speed and the lack of seat belt use were factors in the incident.

Allan Ray Decker, age 82, of Vicksburg, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Colon on Jan. 16, 1937 the son of Clair and Frances (James) Decker. He graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1955. Allan enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Korea with the Signal …

Glenna Jean Bennett (Reber) was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 following a sudden illness.  Her devotion to family and love for Three Rivers and Fishers Lake communities brought much joy to her life on this Earth.  Glenna was 86 years old. She was born to Russell Coleman Wince and Sarah Elizabeth Wince (Haught) on September …

A Sturgis man, wanted on outstanding warrants, was arrested Sunday in the 700 block of South Centerville Road. According to Sturgis police, officers were called at 6:30 p.m. in response to a suspicious person in a parking lot. During the course of their investigation, officers discovered the 23-year-old man was in possession of a vehicle reported stolen from Indiana. He …

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 …