Thirteen can be an unlucky number for some folks, but for me it’s quite lucky. I’ve been pecking away at this column for thirteen years this month. It doesn’t seem that long. With any luck at all, I’ll keep plugging away for several more years. I want to thank everyone for the kind comments that I’ve received. I’ll do my …

Allen Kasmauskis, age 76, of Kalamazoo, and a former longtime Sturgis resident, passed away early Friday morning, March 22, 2019, at his home. He was born May 20, 1942, in Fawn River Township, a son of the late Alvin and Dorothy (Cuyler) Kasmauskis. Allen had been residing in Kalamazoo since February 2019. The rest of his life was lived in …

Investigators from the Three Rivers Police Department are looking into an armed robbery that took place earlier this week outside an apartment complex. According to a department media release, officers were called shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday to the 200 block of River Drive, where a man in the Edgewater Apartments parking lot said he was approached by two subjects. …

Armstrong Park will be the name of the still-under-construction multi-field sports complex in Three Rivers. A recent donation by the Armstrong and Bloss families will favorably shape youth and adult recreation, economic development, and the quality of life in the Three Rivers community for generations to come, according to Patrick Armstrong, Armstrong’s chairman of the board. Armstrong announced the naming …

State police troopers are investigating a larceny incident that occurred during a seven-week period earlier this year. Troopers responded to the 62000 block of Shaffer Road in Constantine Township, where keys were taken from a truck and a basketball hoop stolen between Feb. 1 and March 24. Meanwhile, troopers are also investigating a recent break-in in Sherman Township. Authorities responded …

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A man wanted on four outstanding warrants was arrested by Sturgis police Monday. According to a department media release, officers were called at 11:30 a.m. to a unit at Cato Lane apartments in response to an argument. Occupants of the residence did not allow access to police, who subsequently obtained a search warrant. The primary resident of the apartment will …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners last week accepted a land donation from a Fawn River Township man. Parks and Recreation director Jaymes MacDonald said Andrew Feyes offered a small piece of land for the purpose of a kayak and canoe launch at the Fawn River. The property is on Kime Road in the southeast corner of the county. …

Howardsville Christian senior Dylan Jergens is The Associated Press Division 4 boys basketball Player of the Year. The three-time first team All-State selection was a unanimous pick by a panel of nine Michigan sportswriters. Jergens this year set the Michigan High School Athletic Association record for points in a season with 971. He is third on the all-time points list …

Georgia Ann Spencer, age 76, of Three Rivers passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Three Rivers on June 24, 1942 the daughter of Victor and Alice (Starzeski) Colosimo. On August 6, 1960 she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Charles Spencer.  Georgia worked for many years in …