Renee Robin Granzotto, age 58, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25th, 2018. She was born on October 11th, 1959 in Sturgis, to Arthur “Sam” and Catherine “Kay” (Stump) Roberts. Renee graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1978. She later attended Glen Oaks Community College. In 1983 Renee was united in marriage to …

Robert Earl Drew of Kenilworth, Illinois. (November 22, 1930 – February 3, 2018). Eagle Scout. Born November 22, 1930 at Ravenswood Hospital, Chicago Illinois to Colleen and Leslie Drew. Robert attended New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL graduating in 1948. Robert or Bob as most of his friends called him, entered the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1948, and graduated …

Yvonne Ann “Bonnie” Church, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away late Sunday evening, Feb. 25, 2018, at her home. She was born Jan. 22, 1939, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late James and Marjorie (Echlin) Hansen. Yvonne was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class or 1958. On Jan. 14, 1984, she …

Eli T. Miller, infant son of Tobias and Erma (Yoder) Miller, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Eli was born Feb. 21, 2018, at his home in Colon. He is survived by his parents, Tobias and Erma Miller of Colon; a sister, Leah; brothers Edwin and Elam, at home; grandparents Edwin and Amelia Sue …

If you follow Facebook on a regular basis, you’re aware of how many times the Veteran issue is brought up. For many years, the problems that veterans faced were put on the back burner. Thank you to whoever it was that put it higher on the priority list. As the current commander of the local American Legion post, and a …

Constantine schools were under a lockdown for about three hours Monday in response to a student’s threat to discharge weapons at the high school. Constantine Police Chief Mark Honeysett said the department received notice about the potential incident at 11:20 a.m. The threat was made via the social media app Snapchat The school was placed in immediate lockdown and officers …

Thanks to the efforts of its organizer, the 2018 Walk For Warmth generated more than $33,000 over the weekend. Arranged by Nancy Percival, the one-mile walk took place Saturday from the Three Rivers Community Center to Carol Shippy Center on Broadway Street. Community Action had hoped to raise $11,000. Longtime volunteer Nancy Percival, however, on her own raised $11,000, which …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is continuing its investigation into last year’s homicide of a Sturgis-area man. Sheriff’s officials said the incident involves Larry Frohriep, 69, who was killed Nov. 29 at his residence on Maystead Road. Investigators are looking for fresh leads and asking the public for any information. The sheriff’s department’s phone number is 467-9045.

The Salvation Army of Sturgis has announced it will provide clean-up kits, clothing vouchers, household items, furniture and food for flood victims. Salvation Army can also help pay for damaged household items such as a furnace or water heater as long as it is $1,000 or less. Proof of address is required, such as a photo ID or mail with current address. …

Casey Soto, a senior at White Pigeon High School, recently received a $180,000 Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Marine Option Scholarship. The award covers four years’ worth of tuition, a $250 per month stipend and $ 750 per semester for books. The comprehensive application process involved standardized test scores, a writing component and a physical fitness component. Out of 130 applicants nationwide, Soto was …