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A Sherwood Township man was arrested Tuesday on a charge of arson and possession of methamphetamine. State police said troopers were called to the 1200 block of Chippewa Drive in Branch County in response to a 40-year-old man setting a shed on fire. Investigators learned the property’s landlord planned to evict the man and his wife, and that the arson …

Two Sturgis residents were arrested on drug-related offenses last week. According to the Sturgis Police Department, officers came into contact with a 32-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman at 12:06 a.m. Friday in the 200 block of East West Street. The woman had an outstanding warrant and as she was being arrested, officers noticed a small bag of methamphetamine on …

The local United Way is coordinating efforts to assist flood victims. A fund has been set up by the county’s United Way office for those who wish to help disaster-relief efforts caused by recent flooding. Checks can be made out to the United Way and designated for flood cleanup. All funds will be made available to help with the cleanup. …

Wayne “Willy” Wilcox, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved one on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. He was born in Three Rivers on Sept. 18, 1938, the son of the late Wayne and Thelma (Swartz) Wilcox. Wayne graduated from South Bend Central Class of 1957 and then returned to make Three Rivers his …

Barry W. Cheeks, age 64, of Constantine, died at 5:30 pm on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville.  He was born on May 14, 1953 in Welch, WV, to Charlie M. and Ethel Mae (Robinson) Cheeks. Survivors include his son, Earl Cheeks of Constantine; two grandchildren and several brothers. He was preceded in death …

Hi! My name is Blue and I am a male, tricolor hound, about 4 years old. I’m a typical hound with my nose to the ground. I’m pretty vocal, but that’s normal for a hound, isn’t it? I do need some work on my housebreaking, but I’m sure I can learn. Please come in to see me and give me …

Kathryn G. Roy, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at home. Kathryn was born May 14, 1935 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Brown) Delong. Kathryn retired as a manager of industrial accounts for GTE Telephone then worked in the Lawton High School Library. She enjoyed camping on Weko Beach in …

Members of the White Pigeon Community Schools Board of Education voted Wednesday to pursue renewal of a three-mill sinking fund. The question will appear before district voters May 2. If approved, the measure – originally passed in 2007 and renewed in 2012 – would generate more than $4.8 million over its five-year life. The estimated total of the nearly two …

St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald said she and her staff are preparing for a recount of presidential ballots. The procedure is being done at the request of Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein. Oswald this week said she is putting teams together for the task in order to get state election officials on their way to the next county …

Hello. I’m Princess and I am a gray and white female kitty, about 1 year old. I have already been spayed and I like to play. I can be very vocal if I want your attention. I like children and I am very sweet. Please come in and take me to your home. My docket number is BI016-000259, at the …