Christopher Everett Weinberg, age 49, of Largo, FL, formerly of Constantine, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 in Florida. He was born in Coldwater on August 3, 1967. Christopher attended Constantine High School with the class of 1985. In 1986, he entered the United States Army, serving during Desert Storm. Surviving are his mother Micheala “Mickie” Town of Constantine, …

The December unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by half a percent compared to a month earlier. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed St. Joseph County’s 3.4 percent December unemployment rate was less than November’s 3.9 percent. However, December’s unemployment rate was three-tenths of a percent higher than the same month …

A Three Rivers man was arrested last week on drug-related charges following a traffic stop in Three Rivers. Police said a vehicle was stopped early Friday at Broadway Street and U.S. 131 for an improper-lighting violation. K9 Django was brought to the scene and reacted to the presence of narcotics. Officer found evidence of drug use inside the vehicle. The …

The Three Rivers Lions Club is accepting nominations for the “Three Rivers Lions Club Bruce C. Snook Citizen of the Year” award. The citizen of the year will be honored during a public banquet and program that will be in late April or early May. Nominations should include a thorough description of why the nominee is deserving of the honor, …

The good times keep rolling for the Kalamazoo Wings (21-18-1-3). After defeating the Brampton Beast by a score of 2-1 in the shootout on Friday, the K-Wings had a day off on Saturday to prepare for the Wheeling Nailers on Sunday. Connor Crisp gave the Beast an early 1-0 lead by scoring his sixth goal of the season just over …

Thomas Scott “Dobb” Dobberteen, age 61, of Sturgis. The “Alpha-1” disease and hard fought journey of 21 years ended peacefully for Mr. Thomas S. Dobberteen at his home on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Thomas was born March 19, 1955, in Sturgis, the son of the late William and Shirley (Geil) Dobberteen. Tom was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of …

Todd Dean Conde, age 55, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and there will be no public services held this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

The hardest words to say… For some people it comes easy. For others, not so much. Some people say it way too easily while others refuse. There are people who look at it as a sign of weakness while others just feel there is no need for it. And yet, there are even those who are afraid to say it …

The Boil Water Advisory issued on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 for those areas in Sturgis affected by the water main break has now officially been lifted. Samples taken throughout the area on Wednesday, January 25th and Thursday, January 26th have returned negative results for coliform bacteria. These results mean that drinking water quality meets the State of Michigan drinking water …

Betty Lou (Castle) Van Wormer, age 79, of Colon, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at Sturgis Hospital after a short illness. Betty was born April 8, 1937, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Elwyn “Rex” and Margarette (Hall) Castle. Betty had made her home in Colon most of her life, graduating from Colon High School with the class …