Denny Seager, Sr., age 67, of Jones, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Lakeland Hospital in Niles. He was born in Three Rivers, the son of the late Walter and Melvina (Clute) Seager. He was a graduate of Three Rivers High School class of 1967. Denny was a charismatic and loving man. He had a “big heart” and was always …

Megan Marie Carpenter, 20, of Sturgis, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at her home. She was born April 22, 1995, in Three Rivers, a daughter of Bradley K. Carpenter and Joyce M. Collins. She was a resident of the Sturgis area the past six months, coming from Constantine, where she had attended school. She was employed at J&J Discount in …

A county-owned building is being targeted as the location of a new health clinic for low-income and indigent St. Joseph County residents. But at least one commissioner made clear he will not support a plan to pay for costs associated with remodeling the site. During last week’s county commission executive session, commissioners discussed a bid from Brussee/Brady Inc. of Three …

A dog had to be shot to death Friday after it attacked a mail carrier and police officer in Sturgis. According to a Sturgis Police Department media release, officers were called around 4 p.m. to a residence in the 400 block of South Jefferson Street following a report of a dog attacking a mail carrier. Sturgis officers and the dog’s …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday is expected to authorize a survey of the Plumb Lake property it plans to develop into a park in Burr Oak Township. County administrator Pat Yoder during last week’s county commission executive committee meeting said a state requirement calls for the property to be surveyed, with relevant data recorded with the …

The validity of the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County Board could become a topic of discussion by county commissioners this week. Commissioner Robin Baker inquired during Wednesday’s county commission executive committee meeting about interviews with prospective new members and reappointments of three current members. Baker said applicants to the CMHSAS Board need to be …

Three Rivers Health Hospice is inviting you to join their care group for a 7-week grief support program called “Journey of the Heart.” This is an opportunity for those who are grieving the death of a loved one to come together and support one another. You can come to a safe space to share the stories of your loved ones, …

The Kalamazoo Wings are pulling out all the stops in their effort to earn a spot in this years ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs. Their efforts are paying off, for now anyway. After sweeping the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in three games this past weekend, the K-Wings moved up to the eighth and final playoff spot in the American Conference, which they …

Sharon Rose Smith, age 72, of Centreville, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 10, 1943 in Lansing, a daughter of Charles and Alice (Kimble) Green. On March 31, 1979 she married Francis Lee Smith in Three Rivers, he preceded her in death in 2009. She owned and operated several businesses, Jessica’s …

George B. Garl, Sr., age 69, of Constantine, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. He was born November 2, 1946 in Mason Twp, a son of Vernon and Jeanette (Miller) Garl. George graduated from Constantine High School in 1966. George served in the US Army from 1966 to 1968. He worked his farm and also worked …