Three Rivers Police Department K9 Jake helped locate a discarded electronic tether that was damaged and taken off a suspect. The TRPD said Jake helped locate the device on Strobel Road, near Cenreville-Constantine Road on Tuesday afternoon. It took Jake approximately 15 minutes to find the device. Authorities said the tether was obviously cut and thrown into the tall soybean …

A 36-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested for retail fraud and possession of methamphetamine on Tuesday. Police said they were sent to Walmart for a theft in progress at approximately 2:30 p.m. K9 Jake was brought in as the subject fled the store on foot. K9 Jake established a track and stolen merchandise was located and later returned. The track continued approximately a mile …

Robert Dale Sutton (known as Dale), age 83, of Leesburg, Fla., and a longtime former resident of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, Fla. He was born July 16, 1934, in Sturgis, a son of the late John and Nola (Forester) Sutton. Dale was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of …

Robert (Bob) Wayne Neidlinger, age 57, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly the evening of June 22, 2018. Bob was born February 22nd, 1961 in Three Rivers, to Jerry and Irene Neidlinger. He was the third of 4 children (Jim, Kim and Kathy). Bob enjoyed cooking, finding a good deal and trying the most unusual foods. Halloween was one of his favorite holidays to celebrate and he would …

Two people were injured in a minor accident in White Pigeon on Monday. Police said a vehicle driven by a 82-year-old White Pigeon woman turned in front of a vehicle driven by a 37-year-old man from Vandalia on U.S. 12 near Elkhart Street. Both drivers sustained minor injuries. The woman was cited for failing to yield right of way while …

Stephanie Lemmer, the Superintendent at Centreville Public Schools, received a one-year contract extension at Monday’s board of education meeting. The board rated Lemmer as “effective.” Lemmer, beginning her second year in the district, received a two percent increase on her $107,000 base salary, a $2,000 annuity, and for her “effective” rating, a $1,000 bonus. Board president Jeff Troyer said they …

James D. “Jumbo” Truckey, age 84, of Mendon, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at the farm on Heimbach Road. The third son of Joseph P. and Eva (Parker) Truckey, Jim was born and raised in Mendon, graduating from Mendon High School with the class of 1951 where he pitched on the Varsity baseball team, and also worked for hire on …

Ross S. Stanton, age 80, of Stone Lake, Middlebury, Ind., died Monday, June 25, 2018, at his home following an extended illness. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, where a celebration of life will begin at 5 p.m.

They call me Ginger.  My owner is moving and can’t take me with them.  I am sad right now but I was friendly with the staff.  My coat is red and short haired.  I am spayed and currently licensed.  I sit on request and I like other dogs and cats.  Staff say I am on the small side at about …

A 24-year-old Decatur man was injured while riding his bike on Decatur Road on Sunday. Authorities said the man suffered minor injuries in the accident, where he was struck from behind in a hit-and-run crash. Jason Howard was riding his bike north on Decatur Road when he was hit, that resulted in him being transported to Borgess Hospital in Dowagiac …