A 19-year-old Three Rivers man was involved in a single-vehicle accident late last week in Constantine Township. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called at 4 a.m. Friday to North River Road, near Nerman Road, regarding a rollover accident. Deputies said Dacoda Jacobs was ejected from the vehicle he was driving. A passenger, 19-year-old Nicholas Baldwin of Three Rivers, …

Lori Marie Graff of Eaton Rapids, MI and formerly of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the age of 55.  Lori was born on January 30, 1962 the daughter of Paul and Bernice (Button) Lockwood.  She was a graduate of Three Rivers High School class of 1980 and went on to attend Glen …

Eugene “Gene” Arthur Blasius, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away early Monday, Sept. 18th, 2017 at the Grace Healthcare Nursing Home.  He was born on Dec. 22, 1930 in Three Rivers, the son of the late Arthur and Martha (Barnes) Blasius. Gene attended Three Rivers Schools and after graduation began work for Weyerhauser as a Millwright and in maintenance …

Patty Ann Farris, beloved daughter, sister, mom and grandma, was called home to heaven on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, after a courageous battle with ALS. Patty was born May, 13, 1955, a daughter of Jim and Evelyn Melville. Patty loved NASCAR, especially Jimmie Johnson, baseball, going to the casino, country music and spending time with family. A lot of her …

Betty J. Grams, 85, of Aldrich Lake, Sturgis, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 13, 1931, in Sturgis, a daughter of Ivan and Grace (McGary) Notestine. She was a resident of the Aldrich Lake area most of her life. She was a homemaker, enjoyed playing cards, bingo, bowling and trips …

Sturgis police are expected to pursue charges against a Sturgis couple – already incarcerated in LaGrange County, Ind. – following the execution of a search warrant. According to a department media release, officers followed through on the warrant Wednesday in the 700 block of Market Street. A search of the residence revealed what authorities called a makeshift chop shop located …

A fifth-wheel travel trailer was stolen last week from a residence in Mottville Township, according to state police. Investigators were called Thursday morning to the 69000 block of U.S. 131, where a 2018 Riverstone Legacy trailer was stolen sometime between 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday. The travel trailer is tan and brown in color. Troopers said suspects also …

State Rep. Aaron Miller was joined last week by two intermediate school district superintendents in testifying before the House Education Reform Committee in support of legislation to expand the scope of eligible institutions for post-secondary education for dual enrollment purposes. Miller said lawmakers’ commitment to high school dual enrollments should not be dictated by a state’s boundaries where it makes …

Linda L. McClain, 69, of Constantine, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Grace Healthcare of Three Rivers. Linda was born in Three Rivers on March 5, 1948, a daughter of Charles and Betty Jean (Young) McClain. She graduated from Constantine High School in 1966 and later went to beauty school. Linda loved dogs, cats, and birds, and attended …

Western Michigan University is planning to replace 12 residence halls on campus. The Kalamazoo Gazette reports that university officials sought input from students and faculty Thursday on what to include in the new residence halls. The forum was the first of three meetings the project’s design and planning team will hold. Students asked for amenities such as recreational rooms, computer …