Three Rivers Police have released further details regarding an incident which occurred Monday morning on Constantine Street, just south of Broadway. Police responded to a 911 call shortly before 6 am, which reported someone’s throat had been cut. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Derrick Coley of Three Rivers. He sustained a 13-inch slash to the neck. He was subsequently …

Organizers behind the 2017 “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser have announced the sixth annual event will take place Aug. 12. The community event, which raises funds for the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services of St. Joseph County, will begin at 11 a.m. at Lafayette Park. It will feature a hog roast, children’s games, inflatables, doggie lounge, a disc …

A drawing created by a Mendon girl was chosen to appear on billboards sponsored by Midwest Energy Cooperative’s “Safety Month” poster contest. The winning submission for the Southwest Michigan region was created by fourth-grade student Presley Allen. Midwest took its interactive hotline demonstration on the road in April, bringing electrical safety to life for nearly 700 fourth-grade students and teachers. …

Here’s a reminder that the Marshall post of Michigan State Police is hosting a recruiting seminar Thursday. According to agency officials, the event will take place 5 to 7 p.m. at the Michigan Regional Law Enforcement Center. Participants will be given the opportunity to speak to department recruiters about the hiring process and what it takes to be a state …

Judy M. Brubaker, age 62, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born May 27, 1955 in Sturgis, a daughter of John and Doris (Hostetler) Brubaker. Judy had resided in Sturgis for the past five years. For most of her working life, she was employed in sales and management. …

Harlow Almond Rounds, age 75, of Ocklawaha, Fla., passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness. Harlow was born Aug. 3, 1941, in Battle Creek, a son of the late Clyde and Jessie (Adams) Rounds. He graduated from Union City High School. Harlow served in the U.S. Army as a medic during the Vietnam War, …

Water Festival 2017 is now in the history books. My participation in this event was limited, so I have no idea how successful the vendors in Scidmore Park were, or how many attended the classic car show on Main Street, Saturday morning. I do know that the parade was as entertaining as ever and that the Three Rivers Lions Club …

Mrs. Nona Jane Kirchner, age 55, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 19, 2017. Nona was born on December 11, 1961 in Chicago, IL., the daughter of John and Barbara (Warner) Schabes-Mitchell On April 28, 1979 Nona was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Kirchner. Nona worked for Starlight Video and for American Greetings …

State police arrested a 40-year-old Fabius Township man after an incident and subsequent foot chase last week. According to a department media release, troopers were called at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13 to the 60000 block of Youngman Road. Upon arrival, troopers were told the man left the scene on foot. He was eventually captured and arrested without incident, …

The White Pigeon Collaboration Team has postponed its monthly meeting – originally scheduled for this evening – until next Tuesday. Team member Perri Saunders said the meeting will still begin at 6:30 p.m. at the White Pigeon Township Library. Saunders said the group is looking for ways to improve White Pigeon through representation that involves the library, village, school, township, …