State Rep. Aaron Miller this week announced a state agency has recommended funding for two local projects to enhance recreational opportunities. Projects recommended by the Natural Resources Trust Fund Board include the $293,700 development of a canoe and kayak launch site north of the bridge at Memory Isle Park in Three Rivers. The development will also convert lights at the …

With the help of local police and fire personnel, 22 Sturgis elementary students had their Christmas season brightened Saturday morning. The students were selected by staff members from Wall, Congress, Wenzel and Eastwood schools. Sturgis Walmart donated money for the students to shop. The event was organized by Sturgis school resource officer Sam Watson. Representatives from Sturgis, Michigan State Police …

Do you want a cat with personality with a big “P”?  I’m your cat!  I am talkative and want your “hands on” attention.  I am orange and white, about five years old.  I am a neutered male.  I love people, but will curl up in any box you have.  Come see me.  Animal Control will be closed for Christmas Friday, December …

This week’s “Myth Buster”: Computers are more reliable, and they last longer when they’re left on all the time. FALSE. The theory was that thermal cycling, from powering computers up and down, stressed and broke the components. The fact is that thermal problems are usually from heat buildup and/or poor ventilation. In any case, it’s always better to shut the …

Police say one man was killed when an Amtrak train crashed into a pickup truck west of Kalamazoo. WOOD-TV reports the crash occurred Tuesday night in Lawton. Police Chief Jeffrey Mack says emergency responders found the man outside the pickup when they arrived on the scene. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Mack says witnesses told investigators they …

One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Monday in White Pigeon Township. Sheriff’s deputies said Roy Castro, whose age and community of residence were not included in a department media release, was driving west on U.S. 12 around 3:30 a.m., when he lost control of his vehicle near Hillandale Road. The vehicle went off the roadway and struck …

Mekayla Eppers, a White Pigeon High School alumna, ended her career as a pageant contestant over the weekend in the Mrs. World event. The former Mekayla Diehl (DEAL), who grew up in the community of Union, placed in the Top 12 Saturday in the 33-contestant pageant staged near Johannesburg, South Africa. Prior to her departure Dec. 5 for the African …

George Frederick Burke, age 83, honored husband, father and grandfather went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2017. The cause was a sudden heart attack that occurred while he was sleeping. He was born in South Bend on March 5, 1934. He graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1952, and began college at DePauw University …

Leslie Huyck Chase Jr., aged 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Les was born on October 4, 1934 in Oak Park, Illinois to Leslie H. Sr., and Mary Chase. He graduated from Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, CA and from Pierce College with an Associate Degree in Agriculture. Les had a …

James “Jim” Michael Boggio, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center following a brief illness.  Jim was born on March 17, 1934 in Three Rivers, the son of the late Michael and Mary (Zellak) Boggio. James served his country in the U.S. Air Force and following his honorable service began work as a Supervisor …