St. Joseph County’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday accepted the resignation of a longtime employee in the prosecutor’s office. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeanette Jackson plans to retire March 30, capping a 31-year career. Prosecutor John McDonough sought and was given approval to fill Jackson’s position. McDonough indicated he plans to appoint Joshua Robare, who is expected to join the office …

Stephen Leroy McMaster Sr. went home to be with the lord Friday, February 18, 2012 at Riverview Grace Manor in Three Rivers, MI. Stephen was born June 5, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Clarence McMaster Sr. and Clara Rosaleigh (Blackwell) McMaster. He was their second child joining and older brother Clarence McMaster Jr. He is proceeded in death by both …

Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 North Main Street, Three Rivers, is hosting a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper this evening (Tuesday, February 21)  at the church’s fellowship hall from 5 to 7. Pancakes, sausage, apple sauce, and a beverage will be served. Tickets may be purchased at the door. The cost for adults is $5, children $2, and if you have three …

A man’s body was found in the rubble of a barn fire early Monday in Fabius Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, a bicycle was discovered near the scene of the fire, which took place near the intersection of Millard and Roberts roads. Though the matter remains under investigation, officials indicated they believe the mountain bike likely …

Officials with the St. Joseph County Grange Fair announced Monday that country/western singer and songwriter Alan Jackson will headline the closing night of the 2012 fair. Jackson, who gained national prominence in 1990 with the hit, “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow,” will appear Sept. 22. Bill Johnson, fair manager, said tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 29 at …

Jesse J. Kline, age 86, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord on Monday, February 20, 2012 at the Borgess Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 25, 1926 in Three Rivers, MI. the son of Jesse C. and Lillian A. (Tesman) Kline. On Oct. 30, 1955 he married the love of his …

Thurman Caldwell, 71, of Constantine, died Feb. 12, 2012 at his home. Thurman was born Aug. 30, 1940, to Virgil Caldwell and Dovie (Staley)(Caldwell)(Sias)(Walker). He later married Eva Caldwell (Hyatt) around the age of 19. He was married to Eva until she passed away Jan. 22, 2011. Thurman is survived by two sons, David Caldwell of Sturgis and Darcy Caldwell of …

Marie Helen Miller, 95, of Durham, N.C., and formerly of Sturgis, died Feb. 17, 2012, in her daughter’s home on Club Boulevard. She was born Sept. 25, 1916, in Blackwell, Okla., to Karl G. Janke and Anna (Rohr) Janke. During the Great Depression, the family moved to Sturgis and later to a farm outside Howe, Ind., where she helped with …

Residential and commercial water bills in the village of Colon will soon feature a newly added monthly service fee of almost a dollar. Starting in March, the 89-cent-per-month fee will be added to the 630 water customers within the village limits to help generate $6,000 toward a new fire/rescue agreement between the village and township. Colon Township was paying all …

A first-time participant in the annual Constantine Chili Throwdown took top honors during the third annual event Saturday. The Village Inn, which opened for business in July, was the top vote-getter from nearly 50 voters who weighed in on choosing the event’s best chili. For $5 per person, the public was invited to sample each of four chili offerings and …