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 …

State police arrested a White Pigeon man Tuesday morning after he allegedly attempted to kidnap his wife. Troopers were called at 10:45 a.m. to Indian Prairie Road and U.S. 131 in White Pigeon Township, where a witness saw the suspect chase the victim down the road and force her back into a vehicle. The witness followed the vehicle until it …

A 24-year-old Battle Creek man wanted on felony warrants was arrested by Three Rivers Police last week. Officers were called in the early-morning hours Saturday after a complaint about a loud gathering outside Riverside Townhouses. Officers responded and noticed a number of people enter a particular apartment. While officers discussed the situation with the primary occupant, police recognized a man …

Michigan’s House Appropriations Committee this week approved a resolution, enabling county sheriff’s deputies to continue patrolling roads in cities and villages that have lost municipal police officers because of economic challenges. Introduced by state Rep. Aaron Miller, the resolution ensures cities and villages will have sufficient law enforcement presence in light of economic challenges that forced the municipalities to cut …