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 …

State police investigators are looking into the theft of a John Deere all-terrain vehicle from a Park Township business. According to a department media release, the theft occurred between 6 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Monday from the 16000 block of Heimbach Road. The 2011 Gator is green and black, with yellow seats. The suspect gained access by opening a …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has compiled information deer hunters may find helpful before they hit the field this fall. This year, both the overall number of fawns seen, and the number of twins and triplets across the state has increased. In addition to an increase in the number of fawns being reported, the overall number of deer being …

A fishing boat was reported stolen earlier this week from a Constantine Township location. State police said the theft was reported at 1:20 p.m. Sunday from the 14000 block of Timm Road. The vessel is described as a 1992 Bass Tracker aluminum bass boat with a 40-horsepower Mercury outboard motor. It is 16 feet in length. Investigators said the watercraft …

Gregory Alexander Alwine, 18, of Mottville Township, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at his home. A memorial gathering and time of remembering will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at 11476 Riverside Drive, White Pigeon. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon. Donations may be directed to the family.

A 6-year-old Colon Township boy was airlifted to the hospital after suffering an injury on an all-terrain vehicle. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said Benjamin O’Connell was driving the vehicle up a dirt hill at 11 a.m. Sunday in the 60000 block of Farrand Road in Colon Township. The ATV turned on its side as it made its way …

State Rep. Aaron Miller has joined a bipartisan coalition to dramatically cut auto-insurance costs for drivers in Michigan. Miller supports legislation that will lower the cost of auto insurance in Michigan by offering motorists more coverage options, reining in medical costs and fighting abuse. He said Michigan’s current auto no-fault system simply is not working. Michigan’s average full coverage auto …