Deana M. Lillie, age 79, of Marcellus, passed away at home. She was born December 5, 1937, in Marcellus at the home of her Great-Grand Parents, Henry and Edith Eggleston and was the daughter of Milo Earl and Mary J (Barnhart) Gardner.  On June 22, 1958 in Marcellus, she married Albert V Lillie who preceded her in death in 2006. …

A Vicksburg resident was injured in a motorcycle accident earlier this week in Fabius Township. Sheriff’s officials said the 47-year-old victim was driving north on U.S. 131 at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, when he was distracted by another motorist at the M-60 eastbound intersection. The motorcycle driver failed to negotiate the curve, and the motorcycle went off the roadway and overturned. …

The House Education Reform Committee has approved legislation by state Rep. Aaron Miller, expanding post-secondary education and dual-enrollment options for high school students. Miller said lawmakers should allow students the best education options to help them build their own future. He said legislators should do what’s best for all students who live within a reasonable distance from the state line. The …

Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke said a 16-year-old Cassopolis youth was injured this week in a single-vehicle accident. He said a car driven by Davonte Gouins was on Brownsville Road when the driver lost control and the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. Gouins was transported to South Bend Memorial Hospital for his injuries. Speed is believed to be a …

A Middlebury, Ind., man was arrested on drug-related offenses following a traffic stop last week in Fabius Township. Three Rivers police said officers were notified at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 about a reckless driver on U.S. 131 near Hoffman Road. K-9 Jake responded to the scene of a traffic stop and reacted to the possible presence of narcotics. A search …

Wayne Lunak , age 78, husband of Suzanne for 57 years, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017. Wayne taught and coached football for many years at Thornridge High School and enjoyed retirement in Three Rivers. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, children: Kim (Steve) Barr, Greg (Peggy) Lunak, Kelly (Shawn) Davis; and grandchildren: Ben, Corey, Taylor, Alex, Zoe, …

Richard Jay Batten, age 60, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born in Three Rivers on April 18. 1957 the son of Richard A. and Betty (Kelly) Batten and has been a lifetime resident of the area. He graduated from Mendon High School in 1975 and worked at Ronningen …

Michael Dean Reames, age 57, passed away unexpectedly early on the morning of Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was born on May 22, 1960 to Dean and Mary Jo (Hicks) Reames. Mike went to Constantine Schools and graduated in 1979. Mike was a proud member of the Three Rivers Elks and loved catching up with his friends during meetings. He …

My name is Star. I am about two years old. A neutered male. I am a gorgeous black and white cat. I am friendly, Vocal and I really love catnip! My docket number is BIS17-000225, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open Monday – Friday, from 9:00 …

The executive director of Maple Towers Apartments said eviction proceedings are underway against a tenant identified as the source of a cockroach infestation at the Sturgis facility. Jamie Blasius said the eviction is the last resort and comes after every option to work with the fifth-floor tenant was exercised. During Tuesday’s Sturgis Housing Commission meeting at Maple Towers, Blasius said …