Janeth Ream died peacefully on July 10, 2012 at Glacier Hills, Ann Arbor. Janeth was born Jan. 13, 1927 in Three Rivers to Gertrude and Karl Knapp. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1944 (as a part of what is often called “the Greatest Generation”). She met her husband, Walter Ream, when he cut in at a dance …

The St. Joseph County “One Book, One County” group is reminding the public it has one week to finish reading “Methland” before author Nick Reding will appear in Three Rivers to discuss the novel. Though representatives from the county’s libraries that make up “One Book, One County” already had an author presentation this year, Reding’s schedule in 2013 likely would …

Members of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to accept a revised fee for dog licenses starting in November. Tom Miller, St. Joseph County animal control director, said several years have passed since the county last raised license fees. The cost of a license for spayed or neutered dogs will double to $10, while the cost …

A 42-year-old White Pigeon resident was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital after sustaining injuries in a car-bicycle crash last week. State police investigators said John Hassinger was taken to the Kalamazoo medical facility after he was struck while riding his bike on U.S. 12 at Huff Road in White Pigeon Township. The incident occurred at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, when 30-year-old …

Vandalism and the theft of copper wire at a church in the 56000 block of Wilbur Road in Park Township was reported Sunday. Officials with Agape Family Church indicated the violations occurred to the exterior of the church, according to Michigan State Police investigators. A value of the stolen wire and cost to repair the vandalism were not stated in …

W. Doreen Zimlich, age 90, of Three Rivers, died Monday Sep. 3, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. She was born in Stratford Ontario, Canada on Sep. 29, 1921 the daughter of Russell and Winnifred (Henry) Richardson. After high school in Canada, Doreen came to the United States where she attended Great Lakes College, and the Detroit …

Ernest “Ernie” Coombs, 84, of Benton Harbor, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at his home. Services celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the Davidson Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Coloma with Pastor Gary Carr of the Corey Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will follow in North Shore Memory Gardens. The …

Gerald L. DeCair, age 70, of Colon, and formerly of Union City, passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Gerald was born Oct. 30, 1941, in Dalton Township, Mich., a son to the late Lawrence H. and Mildred A. (Ware) DeCair. Gerald grew up in the Union City area and graduated from Union City High …

Today is the first day of school. Where did the summer go? It seems like Water Festival was just a couple of weeks ago. I’m not sure how many high school students read this column, but I’d like to offer some friendly advice to those who do. Enjoy your high school years. Study hard, take advantage of the many extra-curricular …

A 30-year-old Three Rivers resident was charged with a pair of offenses after he attempted to leave a local gas station without paying for fuel. The Three Rivers Police Department said the man pumped an unstated quantity of gasoline around 8:30 a.m. Friday and fled the Admiral gas station without paying. The store clerk was able to secure license plate …