A Marcellus woman was hospitalized for injuries she suffered as the result of a two-car accident last week in Cass County. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 1 p.m. Saturday to Marcellus Highway, near Finch Road, in response to the incident. Meredith Robinson, 23, told investigators she was driving west on Marcellus Highway when she lost control of …
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Faye Bohm, 72
Faye R. Bohm, age 72, of rural Centreville, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. She was born in Mendon on Nov. 10, 1945 the daughter of H. Evart and Mary (Killinger) Dick. She attended Mendon Schools and later received her GED from Centreville High School. Faye was an active and dedicated member of her …
Read More »Marilyn Ritzer, 87
Marilyn Ritzer, 87, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. Marilyn was born April 29, 1930, to the late Nora and Stanley Croll. She is survived by a son, David; a daughter, Stephanie (Terry) Strawbridge; a grandson, Kristopher; and a very special niece, Rosie Stanard and her family, Ken, Shaun, Sarah and Ava …
Read More »Downtown Dave – Main Street Meritt
This year’s holiday season in downtown Three Rivers got off to a good start. We held a well-attended Christmas Around Town with a full range of activities for the families who came out. Between Meritt’s hard work, our calls to action, and the work of others, more people are starting to step to the plate and help make our events …
Read More »Chairman defends commission’s land purchase
St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners Chairman Allen Balog said he owes no apology to anyone claiming the county overpaid for a piece of land developed this year into a park. Furthermore, Balog said the allegation that the county was too generous in its purchase price because it was bought from a former county employee is wrong. Balog’s statements stem …
Read More »Police arrest intoxicated driver
Three Rivers police arrested an Indiana man last week after several witnesses reported an erratic driver on U.S. 131. According to a department media release, officers were alerted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to a driver whose vehicle had hit a guardrail and was being operated in a reckless manner. Officers stopped the car near Millard Street. The driver failed sobriety …
Read More »Traffic stop leads to three arrests
A bag of methamphetamine, other narcotics and drug paraphernalia were discovered in a car stopped by Sturgis police last week. According to a department media release, officers stopped a vehicle with an expired registration at 6:40 p.m. Thursday at West West and North Jefferson streets. The driver was detained after his identity was unable to be established. Meanwhile, officers located …
Read More »One injured in Cass County crash
Cass County deputies responded over the weekend to a two-vehicle crash in Mason Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday to U.S. 12, near Trout Road. Investigators said 24-year-old Kelsey Larsh of Three Rivers was westbound on U.S. 12 when an eastbound vehicle driven by 45-year-old Drew Baker of South Bend crossed the centerline …
Read More »K-Wings sweep busy weekend
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings (10-8-1-1) got back on track this weekend following back-to-back losses last weekend, as they won all three games they played. On Friday, the K-Wings defeated the Quad City Mallards (8-12-1-0) by a score of 5-2. Chris Francis put the Mallards on the board early in the first period with his first goal of the …
Read More »Constantine – Medical marijuana ordinance reviewed
Members of the Constantine Village Council this week reviewed the most recent draft of an ordinance allowing medical marijuana facilities to operate in the village. The council set a special meeting for 7 p.m. Tuesday, when council members will consider a resolution to permit medical marijuana facilities. Michigan’s new medical marijuana licensing system begins Dec. 15. The state will accept licensing …
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