A two-car crash earlier this week in Sherman Township left a 24-year-old Jackson County man dead. Police said the crash occurred around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday when Kelly O’Neil, of Brooklyn, drove west on Featherstone Road and through the intersection at Shimmel Road without stopping. His vehicle was struck by a pickup that had the right-of-way heading north on Shimmel Road. …

Fletcher T. Everett, age 85 of Vicksburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at the Laurels of Galesburg where he had resided the past four months. He was born near Centreville on March 16, 1933 the son of the late Arthur and Eula (Schofield) Everett. He graduated from Vicksburg with the Class of 1951. Fletcher was the Parts Manager at Krum …

They call me Ziggy here at Animal Control.  I don’t know why I haven’t found my new home.  I am a male, Tri-colored Beagle mix, about two years old.  I like other dogs, and am partially house trained.  I am sweet and playful.  I am a little on the small side.  I will need my neuter surgery. My docket number …

A Sherwood Township man was arrested Tuesday on a charge of arson and possession of methamphetamine. State police said troopers were called to the 1200 block of Chippewa Drive in Branch County in response to a 40-year-old man setting a shed on fire. Investigators learned the property’s landlord planned to evict the man and his wife, and that the arson …

The amenities at an under-construction development in Three Rivers will include a pair of pickleball courts, thanks to the family with ties to an area senior community. Three Rivers municipal officials and enthusiasts of the tennis-like sport gathered at Kline’s Resort in Mendon Township Tuesday morning for the announcement that Paul and Joyce Kline are donating a five-figure amount. The …

An interview committee will meet with three candidates to fill an open seat on the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging Board. During Wednesday’s county commission executive committee meeting, commissioners Al Balog and Dan Czajkowski were assigned to head the interview team. As soon as a date and times can be coordinated, the committee will interview Nottawa Township’s Judy Nelson, …

Lawrence Sarhatt, age 86, of Three Rivers (Corey Lake), passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Kalamazoo.  Larry was born on May 10, 1932 in Flint, the son of Mr. Ewas and Elishya Sarhatt.  Larry graduated from St. Michael’s Catholic High School in 1950.  Larry served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 until his …

Two area residents were arrested following a traffic stop this week in Sturgis. According to the Sturgis Police Department, a vehicle with improper registration was pulled over at 11:30 p.m. Sunday on U.S. 12 at White School Road. Once the vehicle was stopped, officers discovered that the passenger was wanted on a warrant from St. Joseph County. While placing the …

Nominations are being sought for the Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award to honor exceptional service to Michigan’s children. Jointly sponsored by the Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the award is presented each year in conjunction with efforts to encourage and celebrate adoption. As part of its November Adoption Month initiative, the Supreme Court …

Indiana Michigan Power officials have announced a proposed final line route for the Three Rivers Transmission Line Rebuild Project. Much of the line will be rebuilt where it is currently located, although a section of the line west of North Main Street and north of Hoffman Road will shift and run parallel to US 131. The $13 million investment will …