Alexander Charles Regan, a little angel of sixteen months, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Kalamazoo on March 1, 2017 the son of Tyler Regan and Britany Carpenter. Alexander was a bright, beautiful, fun loving little one who brought joy to all who loved him, …

Janet L. Shultz, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 1, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Chapman) Holtz. Janet was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1956. On June 23, …

A vehicle chase midweek led to the arrest of two Indiana men. Just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, Sturgis police were notified that several Indiana police agencies were pursuing a vehicle heading toward the city. Sturgis officers joined the pursuit on South Centerville Road. The driver of the fleeing vehicle led officers into an industrial area near Wade Street and through …

An organization that focuses on the well-being of dogs and cats donated more than a dozen temperature-reading devices Thursday. Loralee Knepper, president of Animal Rescue Fund of St. Joseph County, presented 15 infrared thermo guns to St. Joseph County Animal Control Officer Greg Musser. When triggered, the devices emit an infrared light that penetrates through a car window and produces …

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, …