County officials are awaiting word from County Commissioner Jerry Ware regarding a potential recount, as the Fawn River Township resident fell short in his bid for re-election by just eight votes Tuesday. In his attempt to serve what will be a new-look District 5 in January, Ware lost to Sturgis resident John Dobberteen, 395 to 387. Both are incumbents on …

The fields of judge candidates for Probate Court and District Court were narrowed to two after Tuesday’s primary election. After claiming the first and second-most votes from a field of five candidates, David Tomlinson of Colon and Christine Yancey of Mendon will square off for St. Joseph County Probate judge in November. Meanwhile, a roster of three candidates for District …

St. Joseph County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wenzel will continue to serve the elected post through 2016 after voters during Tuesday’s primary election re-elected the Lake Templene resident by almost a 2-to-1 margin. Wenzel, who is completing his first, four-year term as drain commissioner, defeated Fabius Township resident David Hassenger, who previously served as drain commissioner for eight years before he …

James R. Camburn, age 87, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Friday evening, Aug. 3, 2012, at his home. He was born July 12, 1925, in Lansing, Mich., a son of the late Darrel and Emma (Short) Camburn. Jim resided in Sturgis since 1953 coming from Lawrence and his early life was lived in Kalamazoo. On June 8, 1946, he married …

Rosemary Ann Schottenloher, age 89, of Centreville, passed away, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at the Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hackman Family Funeral Home – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI …

Christina Marie Bart, 67, of Sturgis, was welcomed into the kingdom of God to join her family that have gone before her Monday morning, Aug. 6, 2012, at I.U. Health Hospital in Goshen, Ind.  She was born Jan. 9, 1945, in Grand Haven, a daughter of the late Irving and Monica (Stevens) Carter. Mrs. Bart resided in Sturgis since 1964, …

It’s still a week away, but it’s not too early to arrange for your tickets to attend the Three Rivers Community Players’ production of MURDER’S IN THE HEIR. The show opens Friday, August 17, and runs August 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 P.M., and the two Sunday matinees start at 2 …

Five of six positions with St. Joseph County government will be uncontested in today’s primary election. The office of drain commissioner will be decided by voters, as incumbent Jeff Wenzel is being challenged by former drain commissioner David Hassenger. Wenzel, a Lake Templene resident, is completing his first, four-year term. Hassenger, who lives in Fabius Township, held the post for …

A 34-year-old Marcellus woman was sentenced to three years of probation for embezzling $17,000 from the Marcellus Fire Department. Cass County Circuit Court Judge Michael Dodge also ordered Nicole Olsen to pay restitution in the amount she stole over the course of four months starting in September 2011. Olsen was a four-year employee with the department, serving as captain and …

The 75th Abbott’s Magic Get-Together in Colon concluded Saturday, and organizers of the four-day celebration say the milestone celebration was an overwhelming success. Greg Bordner, president of Abbott’s Magic, said participants and spectators from seven countries and nearly 40 states took part in the celebration. Though the event is staged as a convention for performers in the world of magic …