Three Rivers’ varsity football team beat Plainwell for the first time in seven years Thursday. The Wildcats trailed early, but scored all its points in the second half as they picked up the 35-15 win. Quarterback Jalen Heivilin threw for 288 yards and two scores. He also held on for three quarterback keepers that found the end zone, as well. …

June Louise (McNeal) Rimes, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. June was born in Three Rivers on February 14, 1930 to Walter & Hazel (Tefft) McNeal. She was welcomed home by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Later, 2 more sisters were born. Her family lived in Schoolcraft and Three Rivers before purchasing their farm …

They call me “Poppi”. I am a one and 1/2 year old, neutered male Chihuahua mix. I love the people here at Animal Control, and I like kids I have met. However the staff here wonder if I am stubborn, or if I need more opportunity for housebreaking. If I spend time with the staff in the front office I …

A veteran firefighter was named Centreville’s new fire chief Monday. Chris Loker, a 20-year firefighter, will take over the department following the retirement of 13-year chief Ed Rangler last month. Loker began working at Centreville Fire Department in 2008, serving three years as lieutenant and three with Centreville Rescue. Previously, he spent 10 years on the Marcellus Fire Department, serving as lieutenant …

Donna O. McDonald, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Thurston Woods Village. She was born on October 8, 1947 in Roscoe, TX, a daughter of Edward and Violet (Samples) Barfield. On June 30, 1966, she married Tommy McDonald in Snyder, TX. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2014. Donna worked as a bank …

Three Rivers Community Schools is seeking applications for a vacant position on the board of education. The seat will expire Dec. 31, 2018. Prospective applicants should submit a letter of interest and qualifications by noon Sept. 1. Potential candidates may drop off their information to the superintendent’s office at 851 Sixth Ave. The district’s board of education will conduct interviews …

A White Pigeon man was injured after the motorcycle he was driving was struck from behind earlier this week in Cass County’s Mason Township. Sheriff Richard Benhke said deputies were called at 6:25 a.m. Monday to M-217 near Wayne Street. Investigation said a motorcycle driven by 32-year-old Cody Walters was rear-ended by a pickup driven by Stone Taylor, 21, of …

St. Joseph County road commissioners last week approved the purchase of two new Peterbilt asphalt distributors, according to agency manager Chris Minger. Minger said the road commission’s garage workers will be able to convert the vehicles into trucks to be used for snowplowing. Cost for the two trucks, two tar tanks, underbody scrapers, wing plows and underbody hydraulics is about $638,000. …

The first of St. Joseph County’s nine school districts returned to school Tuesday, while four others will begin classes Monday. Burr Oak Community Schools started its academic year Tuesday to stay consistent with the calendar followed by the Branch Area Careers Center. Meanwhile, students in Colon, Constantine, Mendon and White Pigeon will head back to classrooms Monday next week. The …

Judith L. Rasmussen, age 69, of Cassopolis, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born November 8, 1947 in Mishawaka, the daughter of Arthur and Euretha (Troupe) Gillam. On October 22, 1988 in Volinia Township she married Harry R. Rasmussen III and he survives. Judith graduated from Mishawaka High School with the Class …