Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the sentence of a man convicted of running over a woman at a local grocery store nearly four years ago. Thomas Stambaugh argued in his appeal that his sentence of 19 to 40 years in prison was unconstitutional, disproportionate and cruel or unusual punishment. He also argued it was in violation of his due …

A Three Rivers man, who authorities said, has a violent criminal record and a history of resisting arrest, is facing multiple charges after he was taken into custody last week. On March 12, the Three Rivers Police Department and Michigan State Police Fifth District Fugitive Team located the individual entering a residence in Three Rivers. A search warrant was executed …

The trial for former Fabius Township Supervisor Ken Linn continued last week. Linn is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after he allegedly sexually assaulted a Sauganash Country Club golf beverage cart driver in August 2010. According to WWMT News, witnesses testified on Friday, including Michigan State Police forensics officer Erica St. Clair. St. Clair was cross …

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Director Craig Williams said American Airlines has announced the addition of a third flight departing and arriving daily, starting April 4. The destination is Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The Texas-based company currently has two departures and three inbound flights daily. One departure is early morning while the other is late afternoon. The new flight will have …

A portion of a historical building in White Pigeon collapsed Thursday afternoon, prompting an expedited plan to demolish the entire structure this week. Doug Kuhlman, village zoning administrator, said a lower-level wall at the southwest corner of the former Tasty Nut Shop collapsed onto the sidewalk along the east side of South Kalamazoo Street. Under the circumstances, state officials have …

Potential new additions to breakfast and lunch menus in Centreville and Mendon were sampled through a student taste-test experience earlier this month. Spearheaded by food-service provider Chartwells and organized by Marilyn Rosewarne, director of dining services at both districts, the “Student Choice” trial featured samples of a Nashville spicy chicken sandwich with confetti coleslaw on the side and a breakfast …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft of a vehicle last week from White Pigeon Township. Authorities were notified around noon Friday to the 68000 block of Dowagiac Road. The vehicle is a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax. It is a four-door, long bed truck and gray in color.

Thurston Woods has announced details related to its annual Easter egg hunt. The event starts at 10 a.m. March 23 at its location in Sturgis. Rain date is March 30, according to event organizers. Age groups are 1 and 2 years, 3 and 4, 5 through 7 years, and 8 through 10. Each age group has the possibility of finding …

Glen Oaks Community College was selected as one of five recipients of a competitive grant from New America to enhance support for student parents through innovative childcare solutions. The grant recognizes GOCC’s commitment to addressing the unique needs of student parents and underscores the college’s dedication to expanding its support services for student parents. As part of New America’s Community of …

Three Rivers Arby’s recently made a donation to St. Joseph County Animal Control. Sheriff’s department Capt. TJ Baker said $2,040 was turned over the Centreville-based agency. Baker said the restaurant, starting last November, began collecting money by asking customers if they would care to round up the cost of their order to the nearest dollar. Proceeds were turned over to …