A tumultuous situation involving the Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education has been resolved. Board members this week agreed to a financial settlement with Kevin Hamilton, former administrator of educational services at Three Rivers Middle School. Hamilton and two other administrators were let go following the 2014-15 academic year. They subsequently filed complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, …

A Sturgis man was arrested on a number of offenses after he was caught stealing a potted plant from a resident’s yard earlier this week. According to a department media release, a homeowner witnessed the theft at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of South Fourth Street. The homeowner was able to get a good description of the suspect …

Five people were reappointed to the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging Board during Tuesday’s county commission meeting. Returning to serve two-year terms are: Jon Withers of Florence Township, Stephen Boland of Klinger Lake, Margaret Shultz of Lockport Township and Ed Stemen of Fawn River Township. In addition, Joe Heivilin was re-appointed to the 11-member board, but his term is …

Michigan officials say propane users should lock in fuel prices now, even though heating season is months away. The Michigan Agency for Energy says U.S. propane stocks are slightly higher now than they were a year ago. But they’re 27 percent below levels seen in 2016. Executive Director Anne Armstrong Cusack says customers should sign contracts soon instead of waiting …

Jerry O. Burnham, age 84, of Vicksburg, passed away with his family at his side Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 17, 1934, in Branch County’s Burlington Township, a son of George and Lucille (Hanna) Burnham. Jerry was a longtime Battle Creek resident after graduating from Marshall High School with the class …

I am so sweet as a senior dog.  The lady that was getting acquainted with me was so pleased that I walk slowly by her side.  I come when called.  The staff here think that I am housebroken  as I exhibit good bathroom manners.  I want to be a one person dog.  I have tri-coloring with some brindle and I …

Glen Oaks Community College will go to voters with a millage request in November. The college’s board of trustees last week agreed to move forward with a proposal for the five-year, half-mill request. The vote follows months of planning and community input. If approved, the millage would address situations including: renovating outdated technology laboratories and reconfiguring spaces to support workforce …

The Riviera Theatre in downtown Three Rivers will host a candidate forum later this month. Sponsored by River Country Solidarity and the St. Joseph County Democratic Party, the forum starts at 5:30 p.m. with a meet-and-greet event. At 6:15 p.m., a session with 6th Congressional District candidates will begin. Candidates planning to attend are David Benac, Rich Eicholz, George Franklin …

When final figures become available, it’s likely that the 2018 Lake and Home Tour – sponsored by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce – will show it drew fewer people compared to the 2017 inaugural event. Chamber director Christy Trammell said mid-afternoon rain Saturday was clearly the culprit. This year’s tour was offered on Sturgeon and Palmer lakes in …

Shea Michael Cline, age 28, of Three Rivers, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 3, 1989 the son of John E. and Kimberly (McWatters) Cline III and was a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. Shea was a handyman, and had worked for Keller Roofing, JMC Construction, Viking …