Amy Roth, director of the Three Rivers Public Services Department, said the city will not conduct a leaf or brush pickup this spring. Roth issued a reminder that it is against city ordinance to place yard waste or debris in the street or terrace area. Residents must make their own arrangements to dispose of yard waste, limbs and brush, Roth …

The South Bend-based Friends of the St. Joe River Association will stage its sixth annual meeting Monday at the Sturges-Young Auditorium, in Sturgis. Matt Meersman, president of the not-for-profit association, said the annual meetings are typically staged in Sturgis or Three Rivers because they are central to the 5,000-square-mile The event typically draws county and township officials, lake association representatives, …

The Mendon High School girls basketball team received state accolades earlier this week. Leasa Griffith was named Class D coach of the year by the Michigan Associated Press. Griffith oversaw a squad that finished 19-2, with its only losses coming to Niles Brandywine and Athens, a pair of state-ranked teams still in the playoffs. In addition, junior Brooke Howard was …

Two people were taken to Three Rivers Health for injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident shortly after 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in Park Township. The St Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said a 21-year-old Vicksburg woman was driving west on Michigan Avenue when her vehicle was struck on the driver’s side as she attempted to turn left onto Parkville Road. The …

The last basketball team in St. Joseph County still in the state playoffs was defeated Wednesday. The White Pigeon boys basketball squad was stopped by Schoolcraft, 73-44, in a regional final at Constantine High School. The Chiefs finish the season 15 and 9, while Schoolcraft advances with a 23 and 2 record

Ora Hostetler, 88, of White Pigeon, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at his home of natural causes. He was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Elkhart County, Ind., a son of Samuel and Barbara (Chupp) Hostetler. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Europe in World War II Decorations, included three Overseas Service Bars, Eastern Theater Ribbon with one silver …

Marcillia M. Drake, age 103, of Sherwood, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, at The Laurels of Coldwater. Marcillia was born Aug. 15, 1909, in Burr Oak Township, a daughter of the late Arthur and Orpha (Danbury) Brenner. On June 29, 1946, she married Archie Shick in Ohio. He preceded her in death June 4, 1964. On July 3, 1965, …

Maureen Bridget Willma, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Manitowac, Wisconsin, on November 8, 1937 the daughter of Cyrus Thomas and Mary Ellen Stevenson. Maureen has been a long time resident of Three Rivers. She was employed for over thirty years as an …

Village officials in Centreville agreed this week to dismiss Department of Public Works director Randy Baker following an investigation related to gasoline allegedly taken from the pump designated for municipal vehicles. The vote was made after Baker refused to act on the village’s request last week that he step down from the post. Baker, a Colon resident, is suspected of …

Glen Oaks Community College Current has announced former students, staff and community members are invited to nominate a full-time faculty member for the E. J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence award for 2013. The award is presented annually to an outstanding faculty member who exemplifies high professional standards, demonstrates excellence in teaching and whose position as a faculty member reflects …