David Lee Truckey, age 77, of Mendon, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on May 9, 1944 the son of Francis L. and Helen (McElvain) Truckey. He attended Mendon High School, and was married to Janet Mazurek on Feb. 3, 1963. He has resided in Mendon his entire life except for 18 …

Corene May Baker, age 88, of Mendon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on Aug, 26, 1933 the daughter of Robert and Nelda (Pidcock) Cox. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and later attended Wayne County Community College. Corene was married to Rev. Marion Baker on July 6, 1950 …

Nancy Joyce Drahos, age 85, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, died peacefully the evening of Wednesday Dec. 29, 2021 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Three Rivers on April 30, 1936 the daughter of Reuel and Elsie (Wadenstorfer) Kaiser. She attended a one room school in Parkville and went to High School in Mendon, graduating …

Debborah J. DeMeyer, age 66, of Mottville Township, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, surrounded by her family at home. She was born February 16, 1955 in Flint, a daughter of Franklin and Elvera (Larson) Suber. Deb graduated from Holly High School in 1974. On June 28, 1989 she married Wally DeMeyer, Jr. in Constantine. Deb dedicated her life to …

Results of a student-satisfaction survey were recently reviewed by the Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees. Tammy Russell, executive director of institutional planning, assessment and research for the college, presented the findings. About 25 percent of Glen Oaks students participated in the survey. Russell explained approximately 59,000 students across the nation participated in the Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory, …

Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education members have started the process of filling Scott Swihart’s vacant seat on the board. Swihart resigned from the board of education because of an increase in out-of-town work responsibilities. Swihart’s resignation was effective Dec. 10. The vacant position that the appointed person will fill ends Dec. 31, 2022. The deadline for anyone interested in …

Michigan’s health and education departments on Thursday urged schools to postpone or make virtual large gatherings, including sporting events, if they are not “essential” — as COVID-19 cases spike across the state. The recommendation, intended to keep schools open when classes resume after the winter break next week, was included in a letter to K-12 superintendents and charter school directors. Large events …

Sharon Louise Ruggles, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 following a brief illness. She was born in Burr Oak, the daughter of the late Cylas and Jean (Bower) Butcher. Sharon has been a lifelong resident of Three Rivers. Sharon owned and operated her own cleaning business for many years working …

Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees has approved a capital-outlay project three years in the making. The board’s vote earlier this month was the final step to set the project in motion. The college’s $7.3 million capital outlay project includes renovation to the north side of campus, including E.J. Shaheen Library, the art studio, classrooms, restrooms and foyer. Also …

Back-to-back storms that devastated portions of St. Joseph County was deemed the top local news story of 2021, according to the Sturgis Journal. Runner-up was a virtual court hearing that went viral. The case garnered national attention, as the defendant was found to be in the same residence of the suspect accusing him of physical abuse. Rounding out the top …