A public hearing before the Three Rivers City Commission is the next step for backers of a special-use permit to allow for a place of worship in the municipality’s downtown district. Members of the Three Rivers Planning Commission on Monday agreed to the special-use request sought by Verse By Verse Ministries for Sunday religious services. It has already been meeting …

A drunken driver, whose blood-alcohol content was 0.36 percent, was arrested following a Friday night accident in Sturgis. Police and fire personnel were called at 6:40 p.m. to the scene of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Centerville Road and Wenzel Street. Details about the incident and how it occurred were not available in a department media release. The …

Members of the Sturgis City Commission nominated Kenneth Malone as mayor of the city for a second term. Monday’s action also saw Robert Hile continue his tenure as vice mayor, as chosen unanimously by fellow commissioners. Malone has been a commission member 7 1/2 years, while Hile joined 2 1/2 years ago. Meanwhile, Three Rivers City Commission members on Monday …

The Village of Burr Oak recently honored Norma Adams for 18 years of service as a village trustee. Adams, who chose to not seek re-election, was given an oak plaque by village president Shawn Seeba. The plaque, which was designed and created by Burr Oak resident Dave Pant, was presented in recognition of Adams years of work and dedication to …

Geraldine Nona Anglemyer, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, November 9th, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in Jefferson Township, Cass County, Michigan on January 21, 1939, a daughter of Clare and Leona (Shaner) Aikin. Surviving are her companion of 38 years Eugene L. Sanders, daughters Cynthia L. (Brian) Arter of White Pigeon, Rosina Pokorny of …

Jackson County authorities say a man was killed while making a wood delivery with his dump truck.  The accident happened Tuesday afternoon in Parma Township, west of Jackson.  Undersheriff Chris Kuhl tells WILX-TV that that 36-year-old Jeff Teague of Parma Township was delivering wood to a home when his Ford truck had a mechanical problem.  Kuhl says the truck’s dump …

The election is over, which means that the campaigning is over, which means no more mudslinging via the news media. Someone made a lot of money during the campaigning, and I’m sure it wasn’t me or any others more deserving. What a waste of dollars. What will they talk about next on Facebook or Twitter? The next event to plan …

Lyle Kline, age 78, of Constantine, passed away Monday, November 12th, 2012 at Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre in Centreville, MI. He was born in Mottville, MI on May 15, 1934, a son of Lowell and Margaret Blanche (Broadworth) Kline. Lyle graduated from Constantine High School in 1951. On June 27, 1953 he married Sherrill Heminger at Mottville Bible Church. He currently …

Keith Elmer Winrotte, 83, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at his home. He was born in Bremen, Ind. on Dec. 11, 1928 the son of Donald and Marie (Reese) Winrotte. He was a graduate of Tyner High School and attended Indiana Business College. Keith was a WWII veteran serving with the U.S. Army in Japan. He was …

The family of former Three Rivers Police Chief Earl Stark has scheduled a memorial celebration for 11 a.m. Nov. 21 at Riverside Church. Stark, who went on to serve as a member of the Three Rivers City Commission, passed away Friday at the age of 64. He had been ill for some time and Stark’s health was a factor in …