Patricia Lou Salisbury, age 70, of Three Rivers, and formerly of Sturgis, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family and caring hospice staff Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018. She was born March 8, 1948, in Lansing, a daughter of the late Donald Walter and Vesta Lou (McCamis) Goodnoe. Patricia’s early life was lived in California. She …

Chester R. (Doc) Pyne, age 78, of White Pigeon, died Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Jan. 31, 1940, in Flint, a son of Manley and Francis (Verdier) Pyne. He was a graduate of LeRoy High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1964 and moved to White Pigeon in 1988. He …

The commuter rail line that links northern Indiana and Chicago is planning a ticket price increase to help pay for operating a new train safety system. Officials say the proposed 5 percent increase would raise the one-way fare to Chicago from stations in Hammond east to Michigan City by 50 cents effective July 1. Fares for stops east of Michigan …

Eldon Dean Swartzentruber, age 52, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at his home. He was born Sept. 11, 1965, in Yellville, Ark., a son of David William and Janet (Hesher) Swartzentruber. Eldon resided in Sturgis since 1972, coming from Arkansas. He was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1983 and furthered his education …

Judith Dianne “Judy” Smith, age 82, of Three Rivers passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Zurich, Montana on August 21, 1935 to John D. (Hazel) (Claridge) Pike and was later raised by Mr. Arthur Burns. Judy was a high school graduate in Chinook, MT in 1953. Judy was employed as a …

Don Heskett, Jr., age 57, of Constantine, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born January 7, 1961 in Elmhurst, IL, a son of Don and Dorothy (Corbin) Heskett, Sr. Don graduated from Constantine High School in 1979. He worked at Town Fryer, and was owner & operator of Heskett Water Conditioning, Constantine. Don …

Well how did I get in here at Animal Control?  The lady that took my picture said “I am the nicest hound she has dealt with.  I am nice on leash, and I love attention.”  The staff think I am housebroken.  I am a red hound, about four years old, male.  I’m not as uncontrolled as some of the previous …

A Sturgis Township juvenile is suspected of stealing a lawn mower earlier this week. State police said a riding mower was stolen between 3 and 6 p.m. Monday from the vicinity of Balk Road and U.S. 12 in Sturgis Township. A woman notified central dispatch around 6 p.m. to advise authorities her son was in possession of the mower believed …

An Edwardsburg woman was injured after the car she was driving went off the roadway and struck a tree in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were notified at 11:55 a.m. Monday that a personal-injury crash had occurred on Shavehead Lake Road near M-40. Upon further investigation, authorities discovered 57-year-old Karen Pierucki, was driving westbound when the …

Glen Oaks Community College has announced the cancellation of its 2018 softball season. Low numbers and an abundance of injuries have decimated the roster, making it impossible to finish out the league season, according to athletic director Courtney Ivan. She said the Vikings did show signs of success during their nine-game spring trip in Florida. Ivan said the health and …