Peter Dennis Miller, 70, of Three Rivers, died Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 22, 1942, in Kalamazoo, to Leo and Jeanne (DeVries) Miller, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Carol (Jerry) Kott of Vicksburg. He is survived by one son, Jason Leo (Lisa) …

Aletha J. Baldwin, age 78, of Constantine, passed away  Friday, June 29th, 2012 at Three Rivers Health. She was born  in St. Joseph County, MI on June 3, 1934,  a daughter of Alfred and Hazel (Oldenburg) Walls Sr. Aletha retired as a Quality Control Inspector at Kirsch Company in Sturgis. She also worked as a teachers aid at Constantine Public …

Lidia Theresa Granzotto, age 79, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1932 in Three Rivers, MI. the daughter of Francesco and Marcella (Lupato) DalPonte. Mrs. Granzotto has been a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. On May 9, 1953 she was united in marriage …

White Pigeon Township is joining a number of other St. Joseph County entities by putting into place a ban on burning. Fire Chief Troy Andrews said White Pigeon Township will not be issuing burn permits until measurable rainfall is recorded. Fire officials in Three Rivers this week have declared an outdoor burning ban, including but not limited to campfires, bonfires …

A community forum regarding a 210-mile, two-state pipeline drew nearly 70 people to Three Rivers Wednesday. Officials from Calgary-based Enbridge put on the three-hour informational session to answer questions and provide information about the so-called 6B Replacement Project. About 14 miles of the pipeline  starting near Gary, Ind., and ending near Port Huron  will traverse St. Joseph County. According to …

An Indiana man suffered minor injuries Wednesday after wiping out on his motorcycle to avoid hitting a deer in the roadway. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said 24-year-old Shane Richardson was slightly hurt as a result of the 11:45 a.m. incident in Florence Township. Deputies said Richardson was driving west on Featherstone Road when he managed to keep from …

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation said the exact amount raised during its recent Match Day was $227,167. The June 20 Match Day event was staged as a 50-year celebration of the creation of the foundation. Mary Dresser, co-director of the foundation, said more than 800 community members donated to 65 funds under the foundation’s umbrella. Dresser said the Foundation’s match …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department handled a fatal pedestrian traffic accident which occurred last night shortly before 10pm on US-12 near Plumb School Road in Fawn River Township. The victim was identified as 51-year-old Roy Hankins. He was reportedly walking along US-12 and wandered into traffic, when he was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by a Bronson man. …

Maryellen Thoendel, age 67, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, June 28th, 2012 at Three Rivers Health. Maryellen was born in Des Moines, IA on March 28, 1945,  the daughter of Raymond and Mildred Louise (Hill) Kiger. She graduated from High School in Des Moines, IA and attended Beauty and Cooking Schools.   In April 1975 Maryellen married John E. Thoendel in. They …

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