Girls basketball teams in Three Rivers and Constantine were among the local winners in the opening round of district action Monday. In Class B, Three Rivers upped its record to 20-1 after topping league foe Paw Paw, 63-38, in Three Rivers. History was made in the game, as junior Teagan Reeves became the school’s all-time leading girls’ scorer, surpassing Amy …

Saturday’s 28th Walk for Warmth event raised more than $5,400. Organizers of the annual fundraiser said they are optimistic additional donations will help reach their goal of $8,000. Nearly two dozen people took part in the event, which was a one-mile walk in Three Rivers. The walk is a symbolic gesture to bring attention to people whose financial state puts …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is once again selling 9-1-1 mailbox address signs. The signs are 6-by-17 1/2 inches and are green with reflective, 3-inch numbers on both sides. Numbers may be placed vertically or horizontally. Cost per sign is $15.50 and proceeds are used by the Explorer Scout Post for uniforms and educational training. Phone orders may be …

Stan Eugene Yerrick, age 46, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, Feb. 22, 2013, at his home. He was born March 18, 1966, in Sturgis, Mich., son of Lawrence and Janice (Hill) Yerrick. Stan was an over the road truck driver currently driving for R & R Trucking in Chicago. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing …

Albert Richard Ruggles, Sept. 25, 1935 — Feb. 18, 2013, lived a life of longevity, cherished life being surrounded by family and friends. He was a giving man with a generous heart. Loving life one day at a time. He died at Bronson Hospital after a four-month battle with illness. He is at peace now, hoping the same for everyone …

The village of Constantine is one of 34 municipalities in Michigan to receive a portion of $15 million to help eliminate blight in the community. Recipients of the Michigan Blight Elimination Program were announced last week. Constantine officials applied for a portion of the grant money to demolish an abandoned structure at 1005 S. Washington St. The allocation for the …

State Rep. Matt Lori was named by House Speaker Jase Bolger to Gov. Rick Snyder’s newly created Mental Health and Wellness Commission. The six-member commission will advise the Michigan Department of Community Health on strengthening the state’s mental-health system. Their advisory role includes considering the best solutions for education, public safety, veterans independence and service delivery. Lori, a Constantine-area resident …

More than a dozen entries in the second White Pigeon snowman-making contest were recognized and awarded during a program Sunday. Participants who helped make the event a success chose from a variety of snowman-themed prizes. Organized by Shireen Cline, the snowman-making contest awarded prizes for a variety of categories, including best use of snow, most creative, funniest, sports-minded snowmen, snowman …

Verladene “Babe” Goodwill, age 91, of Three Rivers, went to be with her Lord late Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Allegan, MI., on Oct. 30, 1921 the daughter of Harvey and Mable (Zoll) Belden. Mrs. Goodwill has been a long time resident of this area. She was a member of the …

Lois Maxine Hoak, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away late Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Riverview Manor following a brief illness. She was born on Jan. 31, 1924 in Schoolcraft, MI., the daughter of the late, Forrest and Ethel (Romig) Burlew. Mrs. Hoak was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Willis E. Hoak, who she married …