Regulatory commissions in both Indiana and Michigan have now incorporated savings generated by the federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act into the bills of Indiana Michigan Power customers. The Michigan Public Service Commission approved bill credits this week totaling $8.7 million for Michigan customers. The bill credit resulting from the federal corporate tax cut will provide a savings of $3.64 …

Three bats, two in St. Joseph County and one in Branch County, have tested positive for rabies, Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Prevention Services Director Yvonne Atwood said last week. Atwood said more than a dozen bats have been tested this year. Six bats from Hillsdale County were tested, but none came back positive for the viral disease of mammals …

Bill MacDaniels was awarded the Outstanding Service Award at last month’s Burr Oak Heritage Days. The honor goes to a person who makes extra effort to support the village of Burr Oak, said Sue Sturwold, a member of the selection committee. MacDaniels’ community contributions include buying rental properties and making them into quality homes. Several decades ago, when Burr Oak …

Jeremiah “Jerry” Lee Mason II, age 43, of Three Rivers, passed away during the afternoon hours of Wednesday, August 22, 2018. He was born on April 5, 1975 to Jeremiah Lee Mason I and Debra Whitsel. Jerry loved the outdoors and spent his free time hunting, fishing, and taking his boat out on the Gulf. He also enjoyed collecting arrow …

Board members from the River Country Sports Commission had plenty to be thankful for Tuesday, as they added a trio of considerable donations toward the group’s fundraising goal of $1.2 million. The biggest donation for the 17-field sports complex was announced after the fanfare Tuesday, when it was revealed that a $300,000 gift was being made from lifelong Three Rivers …

Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a pursuit following an incident last weekend in Burr Oak Township. According to a department media release, the incident originated at 5:30 a.m. on Maystead Road, near Carpenterson Road, where it was reported that a Honda passenger car struck a front-end loader. Occupants of the Honda passenger car were reported to be leaving the site, …

Members of Centreville’s 2018 Division 4 state-champion softball team helped unveil a highway sign in their honor Monday. Purchased by the Centreville Downtown Development Authority with authorization from the village council, the blue and gold marker placed along M-86 at the eastern village limit will be joined by another on the west. Centreville DDA chair Pattie Bender said she spoke …

The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved nearly $9 million in electricity rate cuts for customers of Indiana Michigan Power Co. because of utility savings from the federal corporate income tax overhaul. The panel on Tuesday said I&M residential customers who use an average of 500 kilowatt hours will see their monthly bills go down $1.82 beginning in September. I&M …

Kelly Lee Kyle, age 58, of Orland, Ind., died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at her home. She was born on Oct. 11, 1958, in Sturgis, to OK Jr. and Jenva (Dolamore) Petravich. Living her lifetime in Orland and Sturgis area, she worked for over 31 years at Sturgis Molding Products. Kelly enjoyed spending time outside working in her garden and …

Ronald L. Koehler, age 51, of Colon, passed unexpectedly the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. Ron was born on March 28, 1967, in Mishawaka, to Gary & Karen (Huston) Koehler. Ron attended many schools & academies, including Beardsley Elementary School, South Bend Junior Academy, Indiana Academy, Riley High School of South Bend and was a graduate from Sturgis High …