Three Rivers city officials have approved the sale of a house that is part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. During last week’s city commission meeting, final approval was given for the sale of the residence at 516 Eighth St. for $86,000. Mayor Tom Lowry said the sale marks the third residence constructed by the city and sold through the NSP …

The 2014 Centreville Covered Bridge Days community celebration will remain at its familiar location downtown. The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners last week approved a request from Covered Bridge Days organizers to use the courthouse lawn to stage the annual event. Approval was given for June 20 through June 22. In an unrelated matter at last week’s meeting, commissioners …

The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a press release regarding potholes caused by sub-zero temperatures and near-record snowfall. MDOT officials said weather conditions are leading directly to severe potholes across the state, putting further strain on pavement and the efforts MDOT crews have put forth filling potholes during the various freeze-thaw cycles. The extreme pothole season on top of …

Robert “Bobby” Wiles was born on May, 11 1955, in Sturgis, and joined his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. His loving, caring spirit lives on in the love of his wife, Diana; children Jason Wiles, Ryan (Abby) Wiles and Sonya Cronkite; grandchildren Alexis, Daija, Jaidon, Cross, and Austin; sisters, Betty (Jerry) Caudill and Donna (Dan) Voorus; brother, Michael …

A Portage woman was cited for failure to yield following a two-vehicle accident Thursday in Florence Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said Laura Rothwell, 53, was driving west ion Featherstone Road when she disregarded the stop sign at Lutz Road. Her car struck a southbound vehicle driven by 56-year-old Thomas Pifer of Nottawa. Rothwell was treated at the …

Two Sturgis High School students recently won Gold Key awards in the regional Scholastic Art Contest at South Bend Regional Museum of Art. Peyton Boughton won in the mixed media category with a pencil and ink wash drawing. Brianna Lindsey won in the jewelry category with a ring. Because the girls’ pieces were judged Gold Key winners, the pieces will …

Three long guns, a pistol, video gaming devices and other items were stolen last week from a residence in Mottville Township. State police said the incident occurred between 6 and 6:30 a.m. Feb. 19 in the 10000 block of James Street. Police indicated they believe two men were a part of the breaking and entering, and it appears their vehicle …

An investigation ongoing for several weeks culminated Tuesday with the arrest of three people in the Meijer parking lot in Three Rivers. Sheriff’s department officials said narcotics investigators from the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit said the case involved methamphetamine delivery and production. Charges include delivery of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine precursors. One of the males also had …

By a two-to-one margin, Mendon Community Schools voters approved a 1-mill increase request Tuesday. Unofficial results from the county clerk’s office show a tally of 314 in favor of the $9.3 million request versus 160 voters opposed. Board of education president Roger Cupp, Superintendent Rob Kuhlman and Mendon Pride Committee chairman Jim Fassett were unanimous in saying the district’s voters …

Elizabeth M. Johnsonbaugh, 94, a lifelong resident of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at Thurston Woods Village. She was born Dec. 3, 1919 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Edward and Mary (Johns) Mamroe. Elizabeth graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1937. On April 25, 1941 she married Louis E. Johnsonbaugh in Sturgis. He …