A representative from Three Rivers Community Schools was the winner of the fourth-annual pie-eating contest Saturday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. Athletic director Andy Mains was the first of eight contestants to finish their pie in the competition, which requires participants to not use their hands. Mains, who opted for a chocolate pie, participated in an effort to …

Marlene Kay Avery, age 59, of Mendon, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 following a six-year illness. She was born in Coldwater on January 27, 1958 the daughter of Gary and Eleanor (Sharpstien) Hicks, and was a lifetime resident of the Athens-Mendon area. She graduated from Athens High School with the class of 1976. Marlene was married to G. Alan “Hoss” …

Ernest Timm, Jr., age 90, of Three Rivers, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Fairview Living and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born in Nottawa Township on April 30, 1927 the son of Ernest F. and Emma S. (Schmidt) Timm. He graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1944 and worked on the family farm. Ernest then went …

John H. Chiddister, age 86, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully from this life the morning of Friday, September 22, 2017.  He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life. He was born August 2, 1931 in Howard Township, MI the son of John H. Sr. and Yula N. (Marshall) Chiddister.  He …

Rebia Jean Caletri, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Three Rivers Health.  She was born in Somerset, KY on August 27, 1935, the daughter of Manford and Olive (Dykes) Sowder. On July 14, 1956 Rebia was united in marriage to Don J. Caletri. Together, they raised three daughters and made Three Rivers their …

Shane Alan Ream, age 40, of Three Rivers, passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Friday, September 15, 2017 only days after being diagnosed with Leukemia. Shane went to be with our lord, bathed in the rays of a magnificent sunrise, surrounded by his loving family. Shane was born on May 16th, 1977 at Three Rivers Hospital to parents Nancy …

Donna Virginia Hardy, age 80, died on Thursday, September 21, 2017. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted and there will be no public services held at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Clayton M. Fuller, age 27, died on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services are pending at this time.

Autumne Keifer of Three Rivers, who won the inaugural “River Country Has Talent” competition in 2016, repeated as top prize-winner Thursday in the final round at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. Keifer sang “Girl Crush” and “Gunpowder and Lead.” A probation officer/magistrate for St. Joseph County District Court, Keifer said she plans to take a vacation with her winnings …

A 31-year-old Schoolcraft man was arrested and faces multiple charges after he was stopped for a speeding violation Sunday in Colon Township. According to a department media release, a trooper on patrol in the area of Colon Road and Orla Engle Road in Colon Township clocked the man traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour. After losing sight of …