A Mendon-area woman was recognized Tuesday for her devotion to the county’s animal shelter. Lauralee Knepper, 72, was unaware her contributions to the shelter would be the focus of a resolution passed by the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Not until after a lengthy introduction did Knepper realize the resolution was in her honor. A misty-eyed Knepper listened as …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department investigators are continuing to look into the theft of numerous items from a shed and its vicinity last month in Burr Oak Township. According to a department media release, items taken include hand and power tools, a plasma cutting torch, a battery charger, a router and router table, and an undisclosed quantity of plywood. The …

After serving 10 years on the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Board, president Sally Boeschenstein is resigning. Boeschenstein said her resignation will be in effect June 30. A Three Rivers-area resident, Boeschenstein said she and her husband are planning more travel next year and she said it is unfair to the board to hold the position. Filling Boeschenstein’s position …

Three Rivers Health proudly recognizes graduation from high school, college, a skilled training program, or other types of continued education and training. Please join us in celebrating with the Three Rivers Health employees below, the accomplishments of themselves and of their families. CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Desiree Massey, Speech Pathology – daughter of Venita Massey CONSTANTINE HIGH SCHOOL Sierra Mullins – …

A former superintendent at a Michigan school district has been sentenced in the armed robbery of a St. Clair County bank. According to court records, 51-year-old Thomas Goulette was sentenced to three-and-a-half to 20 years in prison on a charge of armed robbery Monday. He pleaded guilty last month to the January robbery of a Brockway Township bank. The Times …

I wish that I were more of a reader. I read about two books a year, which is something that I’m not proud of. I receive several magazines monthly and I usually end up adding them to a stack of other magazines, with intentions of reading them later when I have more time. What I should do is set aside …

St. Joseph County sheriff’s officials responded to a hit-and-run, property-damage incident over the weekend in Lockport Township. According to a department media release, a 2006 Chevy Impala was parked at the Sturgis Dam, as its owner was fishing in the St. Joseph River. The car’s owner told police he noticed the rear bumper of his vehicle had been torn off. …

At least three vehicles were illegally entered and various items removed over the weekend in Fawn River Township. State police were called Saturday to Rickey and Eisenhower roads, where the victims said their unlocked vehicles were entered and a variety of items were taken. During their investigation, troopers found various tools and other items in the vicinity. Troopers said they …

Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education will have five seats on the November election ballot. There are three six-year terms, one four-year term and one two-year term. Information for anyone interested in seeking a position is available at the superintendent’s office or by calling 659-1502. To be eligible to run for a school board position, a person must be a …

Lois Elaine Rainey, age 86, Constantine, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was born on January 13, 1930 in Coldwater.  Cremation has taken place.  Interment will occur in Constantine Township Cemetery.  Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.