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 …

Jamie Larae (Ritchie) Jourdan, age 50, of Centreville, and formerly of Rome City, Ind., died Sunday, July 29, 2018, as the result of an auto accident near Schoolcraft. She was born Sept. 13, 1967, in Kendallville, Ind., to Estill “Audie” and Joy (Fugate) Ritchie. They survive in Rome City. On April 7, 2006, she married the love of her life, …

Phillip G. York, age 89, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will be conducted and private interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Earl John Mock, age 91, of Burr Oak, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at his home after several months of failing health. Earl was born Dec. 11, 1926, on the family farm in Bronson, a son of the late John Homer and Clara F. (Leverence) Mock. He had lived most of his life in rural Burr Oak, graduating from …

Larry D. Pagels, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 28, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Oct. 23, 1947, in Sturgis, a son of the late Frances E. (Easterly) Pagels. Larry was a lifelong Sturgis resident. On July 16, 1982, he married Ann Jeanette Large in Sturgis. She died Feb. 3, 1994. On …

At this time of the year, everyone should be aware how important it is to keep yourself hydrated. We should consume more water even if we’re not thirsty. Staying hydrated year-round is equally important, yet is easily overlooked. Driving while dehydrated might cause you to lane drift or be late in braking your vehicle. According to “Men’s Health”, a person’s …

A Centreville woman died over the weekend after the car in which she was a passenger was rear-ended by a vehicle being followed by police. Kalamazoo County sheriff’s officials said the collision occurred at 3:45 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of South 14th Street and West XY Avenue in Schoolcraft Township. Investigators said Jamie Jourdan, 50, died after the car …