A Three Rivers man was arrested at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Airport after he allegedly left a series of threatening texts and voicemail messages for his wife. Michigan State Police investigators said Doug Buell, who was in Las Vegas for an unspecified amount of time, left texts and voicemails that became increasingly more threatening in nature, MSP investigators said. …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners has given the green light to the use of a trained dog for therapeutic and calming purposes. Commissioners on Tuesday OK’d an agreement with Linda Baker, victims’ rights coordinator who works for the county prosecutor’s office. Baker said three other counties in the state have dogs used for victims or witnesses who need a …

The two largest school districts in St. Joseph County conducted their re-organizational meetings this week. In Sturgis, Geoff Smith was named president of its board of education. Tom Robertson was assigned vice president and Ann Bird secretary. Ray Sterling will serve as treasurer. In Three Rivers, board members returned Susan Schmidtendorff as president, Mike Bosma as vice president and Waneta …

Every so often, I receive reassurance that someone actually reads this column. My friend Becky asked me if I would please add one more hint to the topic of safe driving tips. There’s always room for one more, so here you go. In most areas, it is against the law to have anything hanging from your rearview mirror. I found …

Beverly Jayne Harker, age 56, of Bronson, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, Jan. 14, 2013, at her home. She was born Feb. 22, 1956, in Sturgis, a daughter of George and Myra (Cary) Mayer. Beverly resided in the Bronson area most of her life, with the exception of the 10 years she lived in Ann Arbor. Bev was a graduate …

Mary Ellen (Rehmels) Jones-Molnar, born June 6, 1929, rose to the arms of our heavenly Father on Jan. 12, 2013. Miss Mary was born and spent her childhood in the Terre Haute, Ind. area. She then moved to the Three Rivers-Constantine area, where she married and raised her family. Mary spent many years as a member of the Three Rivers …

White Pigeon Community Schools recently recognized a longtime board of education member who decided to not seek re-election. Joe Komins, who was board president the past two years, was feted by board members and Superintendent Ron Drzewicki  for his eight years of service to the board. Drzewicki said Komins made a difference through his leadership and dedication to White Pigeon …

A 19-year-old Constantine man was taken by ambulance to Three Rivers Health following a one-car accident over the weekend in Mendon Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said Curtis Roberts was southbound on Nottawa Road when he lost control of his vehicle at Prairie Corners Road. The vehicle struck a power pole. Investigators said it appears speed and alcohol …

The City of Sturgis is installing its new, portable ice-skating rink at the corner of North Monroe Street and East Chicago Road, next to Headlines Hair Design and Spa. Installation started last week and opening for skating will depend on the weather. More information will be forthcoming regarding hours of operation and when skating begins.

Paul Junior Edgington, age 84, Sturgis, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 8, 1922, in Bryant, Ind., a son to Paul E. and Enid (Whiteman) Edgington and has been a resident of Sturgis since 1970, moving here from Nottawa. Paul was first married to Rosetta Smith, she died …