The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is seeking volunteers to advocate for the best interests of local foster children. CASA executive director Jamie Brooks said the agency attempts to make sure the voice of foster children is heard, their needs are met while in care, and provide a consistent, caring adult to walk with them through their journey. Volunteers must …

Dorothy Levon Byers, age 96, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Heartland Health Care Center. She was born October 31, 1924 in Constantine the daughter of Percy and Helen (Lublow) Oswalt, and graduated with Three Rivers High School’s Class of 1942. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and held many positions there over …

Sheldon Walter Fieberkorn, age 86, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born April 6th 1935, to Walter and Margery (Brown) Fieberkorn. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church, Centreville. He worked at Kirsch for 44 years as a Factory and Trade Show Manager. Juanita Jean Fieberkorn, age 84, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. …

Constantine Village Council members reviewed a bond anticipation note timeline by Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors for construction of a new sewer plant. The action took place at Monday’s council meeting. More than a year ago, the village applied for a $13.4 million rural development/ USDA 40-year loan to recommission its treatment facility. The bond anticipation note essentially is a bridge …

A Vandalia man was injured earlier this week following a single-vehicle crash in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 1 a.m. Monday to the intersection of Dry Lake Street and Paradise Cove. Investigators said a vehicle driven by Michael Deweerd was traveling north on Day Lake Street when it left the roadway and struck …

Constantine Public Schools recently honored a number of teachers for years of service and “Teacher of the Year” winners were announced. Held Friday, the district’s last day, the honors ceremony was based on an earlier vote by teachers and staff in each building. They voted for their school’s teacher of the year. Recipients were Dan Sorensen, Eastside Elementary; Bryce Ingram, …

Michigan State troopers are investigating the theft of a catalytic converter. The victim’s vehicle was parked in the 18000 block of U.S. 12 in White Pigeon Township. The incident occurred between May 4 and June 9.

Charles E. Peasley, Jr., age 68, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on October 30, 1952, a son of Charles and Patricia (Parks) Peasley, Sr. Chuck graduated from Constantine High School. He was currently employed by Jayco, and previously by Carrera Designs doing paint and body work. Chuck …

Kenneth J. Studeman, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born January 1, 1941 in the same house his father was born in in Sherman Township the only child of the late Lawrence and Edith (Parker) Studeman. Ken was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School …

With restrictions easing in relation to COVID-19, the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging wants to celebrate by offering something fun and different for its members, and really for any senior in the county who is eager to get out of the house and socialize with others. This desire led to working with a local family known for its “Open …