State police troopers are investigating a series of break-ins and attempted break-ins that occurred last week in Colon Township. According to a department media release, the incidents occurred between midnight and 6 a.m. Friday in the 30000 block of Brandt Road. The break-ins and attempted break-ins occurred while residents were asleep. A wallet and other valuables were stolen, according to …

A hit-and-run incident, in which the vehicle that was hit fled the scene, was reported to sheriff’s officials last week. The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday on Hillandale Road in White Pigeon Township, where the driver of a vehicle stated her vehicle struck the rear of a car in front of her. She described the fleeing vehicle as …

A boil-water order in Schoolcraft was lifted last week, about 24 hours after the advisory was posted. Village officials said the order was lifted Thursday evening. It was put in effect Wednesday after an outside contractor inadvertently shut off the water-supply valve to the village’s system. Precautionary measures were taken, as the loss of water pressure had the potential for …

Georganne Lewis, age 78, of Colon, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family. Georganne was born Nov. 30, 1939, in Cincinnati, a daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Howe) Fisher. She married Michael Lewis and he preceded her in death. Georganne was a registered nurse and had worked as a nurse all her …

Norman Harold Brunner, age 83, of Three Rivers passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 16, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1934 the son of Sherman and Thelma (Gillett) Brunner in Newberg Twp, MI. Norm attended schools in Three Rivers graduating from Three Rivers High School in 1952. He went onto to attend Western …

Betty Jane (Hoover) McLane, age 94, of Kalamazoo, previously of Volinia Township, passed away late Saturday morning on September 15, 2018. Betty was born November 5, 1923, the daughter of John C. and Maude Agnes (Berry) Hoover in South Bend , IN. She was one of eight children: four sisters and three brothers who precede her. On February 28, 1954, …

Patricia Jean Eby, age 78, of Coloma, formerly of Baldwin, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father Sunday morning, September 16, 2018, at her residence in the comfort of her family’s presence. She was born December 13, 1939 in Elkhart, to Lewis and Martha Longcor.  She married David Mahlon Eby February 1, 1959 in Porter Township, Michigan.  After fifty-nine …

An 11-year-old boy died Saturday at a pool in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 9 p.m. to the scene of a birthday party at an address on M-51. The victim was in the pool with several other kids and it was eventually discovered that he was at the bottom of the pool. Authorities …

Beverly Jean Knepple-Carver, age 84, of Three Rivers, died peacefully Wednesday evening, September 12, 2018 at Grace Healthcare of Three Rivers. She was born January 9, 1934 in Chicago, the oldest of five children born to Jack and Alice Scamehorn. Beverly loved to do crafts, especially sewing and Swedish weave. She was a Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary to …

Due to roadwork upgrades, Three Rivers Health announces the following points will be accessible starting today. From Broadway Street entrance, the Emergency Room and primary Three Rivers Health facility, including all Medical Office buildings located at 701 South Health Parkway. From Millard Street entrance, all HealthTrac members, outpatient physical therapy and cardiac rehab patients – all located at 501 South …