The two cute little puppies have been adopted. Laddie is still waiting, can’t wait much longer. They called me Snowball but they couldn’t take care of my mom and I any more. My mom has been adopted so now I am getting very concerned. I am a sweet shy three year old female Jack Russell Terrier. I would like it …

Raymond William Sherman, 64, of Burr Oak, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at his home. He was born Feb. 20, 1948, in Sturgis, a son of the late Walter W. and Helen Alice (Borgert) Sherman. Ray resided in Detroit for a short time. Most of his life was lived in Burr Oak, where he was a graduate of Burr …

William S. Kerns Jr., age 85, of Burr Oak, passed away late Tuesday evening, June 12, 2012, at home. He was born May 21, 1927, in LaGrange County, Ind., a son of the late William S. and Grace Edith (Peck) Kerns, Sr. William resided in the Burr Oak area for more than 40 years. His early life was lived in …

Crystal Pontius, 53, of Sturgis, the devoted love of Allen Rustad, beloved mom of Christopher Pontius and Cody Bohyer, went to rest in the arms of her maker early Friday afternoon, June 8, 2012, where she reunited with her sister, Shawna Pontius. In addition to her sister, she was preceeded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Wanda Pontius; also …

Pauline H. Calkins, 81, of Centreville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Fairview Living Centre, Centreville, following an extended illness. She was born July 15, 1930, in White Pigeon, the daughter of Alfred J. and Hazel M. (Oldenburg) Walls Sr. She had lived in Centreville the past 16 years, coming from the Mottville and White Pigeon area where she lived most …

Three Rivers police said a man they were seeking for absconding on bond was taken into custody this week by officers in Detroit. Stanley Tucker, 44, was out of jail on bond when he allegedly shot his wife and two other people at a Detroit residence last month. He was wanted by police in Detroit on three counts of attempted …

Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett has returned to work following heart bypass surgery. Honeysett came back to work on a limited basis May 23 following the April procedure. During Honeysett’s absence, police chief Jim Bedell served as acting village manager.

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said alcohol may have been a factor in a one-vehicle accident Monday at the border of Lockport and Florence townships. According to a department news release, 17-year-old Tyler Eley was driving east on Fairchild Road when he lost control of his vehicle, overcorrected and eventually flipped the car at the intersection of Klinger Lake …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department was called Sunday afternoon to Kline’s Resort in Mendon Township in response to a larceny incident. A number of fishing poles were taken from residents’ boats parked in the marina at the resort. The poles appear to have been taken sometime between 11 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

Gregory Allen Howard, age 56, of Three Rivers, MI., passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Three Rivers Health. He was born on February 4, 1956 in Salina, Kansas, the son of the late Foyster and Nathalie (Eireley) Howard. Mr. Howard has been a resident of this area for the last 34 years. He was employed as a supervisor …