Three Rivers officials have announced the city has received a substantial grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The $2 million gift was awarded through the agency’s Stormwater, Asset Management and Wastewater grant. Municipal officials said the money will help the city assess, map and clean its storm and sanitary sewer systems. The funds can also be used to …

Michigan State Police troopers responded last week to a breaking-and-entering incident at a residence in Sturgis Township. Troopers were called Oct. 9 to the 69000 block of Elaine Drive. The victim told police the incident likely occurred around 3 a.m. and entered through the back entrance of the residence. A small safe and a laptop computer were reported stolen.

NORFOLK, VA – The Kalamazoo Wings opened their 43rd season with a pair of victories on the road this past weekend. Starting the season on the road, the K-Wings traveled to Norfolk, Virginia to take on the Admirals. Scoring a goal in each period, the K-Wings defense and goaltender Joel Martin shut the door on the Admirals, allowing just one …

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The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident in Sherman Township where a number of cows were shot and killed. Sometime between Saturday and Monday, the suspect or suspects shot several cows in the 27000 block of Banker Street. Additional information was not available, as the incident remains under investigation.

Motorists who travel U.S. 131 into the Kalamazoo area are being advised of a notable road project starting next week that will result in the full closure of a section of the highway. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced the railroad crossing at the south end of the village of Schoolcraft will be closed for up to three weeks beginning …

A pontoon boat was reported stolen last weekend from a Lockport Township location. State police said the incident occurred between noon Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday in the 17000 block of South River Road. The boat is a 1989 Ensign, 20 feet in length and includes a 25 horsepower Johnson motor.

Carol Bernice Boulette, age 99, died at home with her family present after a long illness, on Monday, October 10, 2016. Born in Constantine, Michigan February 27, 1917 to Clauda Pearl Davis and Franklin Lewis White, Carol attended Three Rivers schools, graduating Valedictorian of the class of 1934. In 1935 she graduated from South Bend, College of Commerce, returning home …

Lee Roy Taylor, age 81, of Three Rivers, died on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at his home. He was born in Stone, Kentucky on June 1, 1935 the son of the late Moscoe W. and Ethel (Blackburn) Taylor. He was raised in Deviance, Ohio and later moved to Hillsdale, Michigan where he met and married Cindy Kay Headley on May …

Betty Evans, age 89, of Three Rivers passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Heartland Healthcare Center. Betty was employed at Harding’s Market, but spent the majority of her career working for Dr. Porter where she helped care for many local residents. She was a feisty woman and had a knack for making people smile. Friendships came easily. …