Ernest J. “Ernie” Knapp, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away early Friday, September 28, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Three Rivers, MI. on May 18, 1943 the son of Ernest Knapp Sr. and Mildred (Meier) Knapp. Ernest has been a life time resident of Three …

Officials responsible for a $1.3 billion pipeline project in Indiana and Michigan said a staging area in Mendon Township has received all of its 110 miles of pipe, concluding a major component of the undertaking. Joe Martucci, Enbridge spokesman for the so-called 6B Replacement Project, said the 72-foot-long steel pipes have been shipped since July from a railroad site in …

State Rep. Matt Lori this week was awarded the “Champion of Hope” award by the Michigan Association of Substance Abuse Coordinating Agencies. The award recognizes Lori’s extraordinary leadership in bringing substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery issues to the attention of legislatures. Lori, a Constantine-area resident, said he is committed to working as a member of the House to not …

Here’s a reminder that the St. Joseph County Conservation District is planning its last river cleanup of the season Saturday. A stretch of the Portage River in Mendon and Park townships will be the focus of the agency’s eighth cleanup event this summer. Cleanup efforts will focus on a stretch of the Portage River in Mendon and Park townships. The …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department was called Wednesday to investigate the break-in to and vandalism of a pole barn in Burr Oak Township. According to a department media release, the building – located in the 33000 block of Deer Park Road – was entered. Windows were damaged by BBs from a pellet gun and thrown rocks, investigators said, further …

Police have released the identity of the man who died following an explosion at his home on Monday. 30-year-old David Loach died at Bronson Methodist Hospital, after he was severely injured in his garage at 109 South Andrews Street. Three Rivers Police say the explosion was caused by a chemical reaction during the production of methamphetamine. Law-enforcement is continuing their …

Harold G. Wesse, 88, of White Pigeon, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 27, 1924, in Dolton, Ill., a son of Herman and Elsie (Beckman) Wesse. He had been a resident of the White Pigeon area since 1948, having spent his early life in Illinois. On Sept. 25, 1948, he married B. …

Robert E. Lytle, 83, of Nottawa, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville after receiving excellent care. Bob was born May 17, 1929 in Gary, Ind. a son to the late Lynn and Cleo M. (Thomson) Lytle. He graduated in 1948 from Lew Wallace High School and moved to Michigan in 1949. He …

Sasha is still waiting for her new home. Please look at my face. I really need someone to love me. I am a calm quiet little female Boxer mix. I am only one year old and have already had puppies. I need a stable home with all of the love that I deserve. I walk along nicely on a leash …

Discussions regarding budget requests from various county departments started Tuesday, when members of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners staged the first of what could be a number of workshops related to the county’s 2013 fiscal-year budget. The three-hour special session featured a thorough review of requests from various departments. Though no concrete decisions were made, recommendations were tentatively …