The Schoolcraft Police Department was called early Thursday in response to a break-in at Marjo’s Restaurant. Chief Bryan Campbell said video surveillance shows a white man wearing a hoodie forced open the front door, which triggered the restaurant’s alarm. The incident occurred at 2:24 a.m. Thursday. The suspect fled on foot but not before taking an undisclosed quantity of quarters …

Robert C. Brouse, age 73, of Middlebury, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1943 in Elkhart, IN, a son of Warren and Bernice (Julian) Brouse. Bob graduated from Constantine High School in 1962. On September 30, 1989 he married Betty Taylor in Bristol, IN. Bob was a truck driver for Excel Industries in …

Three Rivers firefighters last week dismantled an active meth lab inside a van. According to a police department media release, officers Friday evening observed a van that had been under surveillance for suspected drug activity. It was stopped on Railroad Drive near West Michigan Avenue. Three men were inside and officers quickly determined K9 Django was needed to confirm the …

A Three Rivers juvenile was detained by police after he was found to be in possession of a gun. According to a department media release, officers were called April 29 to the Thomas Street Apartments in response to a report of someone in possession of a firearm. Officers eventually found the two juveniles, though not before one fled on foot. …

Organizers of last weekend’s “Empty the Shelter” program in Cass County declared the event a success. Sheriff Richard Behnke and Animal Control Director Ronald Butts said the shelter was open to all who were in attendance wanting to spend some time with a cat or dog that they would potentially like to take home. Shelter staff members worked with more …

Richard Duane Pugh, age 65, of Burr Oak, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. He was born Nov. 18, 1951, in Bronson, a son of the late Wilmer “Jack” and Mary (Bekoski) Pugh. Richard grew up in Burr Oak and attended Burr Oak schools. He was employed by ACM Plastics in Sturgis. …

Prentice Wayne Dollins, age 49, of Three Rivers, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 23, 1967 in Dowagiac, the son of the late Lloyd and Karen (Hislop) Dollins. On Oct. 28th, 1988 Prentice was united in marriage to the love of his life …

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School officials in White Pigeon and Constantine can start planning a variety of projects, as voters in the two school systems approved proposals Tuesday. Meanwhile, a sinking-fund millage request sought by Sturgis Public Schools failed Tuesday, the second defeat in less than nine months. In White Pigeon, a funding source that generates nearly $5 million over its five-year life was …

Over the objections of a vocal opponent and despite concerns from a pair of its members, Three Rivers City Commission has authorized design, bidding and construction-engineering services related to a proposed youth sports complex. Tuesday’s action allocates more than $300,000 to Kalamazoo-based Virdis Design Group. The decision came after resident Kathy Bingaman questioned whether it was premature to act on …