Michigan State Police responded to a report of larceny from a motor vehicle earlier this week in Branch County’s Ovid Township. According to a department media release, troopers went to the boat launch on the corner of Mud Lake Drive and East Central Road following a complaint of theft of a catalytic converter. The incident occurred between 3 and 5:15 …

Five local varsity football teams will take the field this weekend, as district championships are on the line. Four of the games are at 7 o’clock this evening, including two teams in 8-man football. In a rematch of an earlier contest this season, Mendon will play Martin. The game is at Delton-Kellogg High School due to poor field conditions at …

Vivian June (Earl) De Long, age 91, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 surrounded by the family who loved her. June was born in Three Rivers on June 22, 1930. She was the oldest daughter born to Rex and Avis (Chamberlain) Earl. June grew up in Three Rivers. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1948. Her further education …

Stephen L. Kline, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Stephen was born on January 31, 1957 in Three Rivers, a son of the late Keith and Darlene (Hicks) Kline. Stephen graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1975. Stephen lived in the Sturgis and Leonidas areas his whole life. Stephen worked for …

Karen L. Cross, age 61, of Cassopolis, passed away at Elkhart General hospital on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Karen was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on April 10, 1960, a daughter to Robert and Patricia (Mergl) Kne. Karen graduated from Coloma High School. She worked as a RN most of her life and most recently served Heartland and Fairview …

Gerane Ardell “Gerry” Brossman of Vandalia, died peacefully early Saturday morning, October 30, 2021, just two days after her ninety-third birthday. Her life began October 28, 1928 in South Bend, the fifth and youngest daughter of six children born to Walter and Lydia Sass.  She graduated from South Bend Central High school in 1946 and from Memorial Hospital School of …

Timothy Earle Roush, age 63, of Plainwell, went to his eternal home on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Tim was born Nov. 15, 1957 in Three Rivers, the son of Nancy (Prowse) and Norman H. Roush, both of whom preceded him in death. Tim grew up in Three Rivers and graduated from Three Rivers High School, where he played varsity basketball …

Thirty-three people with milestone anniversaries as St. Joseph County employees were recognized by the county board this week. County commissioners staged their annual “Employee Service Recognition” event Tuesday. It featured those whose notable anniversaries were in 2020 as well as this year. Top billing went to district court judge Jeff Middleton, who has been with the county 40 years. Though …

A 58-year-old White Pigeon man was arrested following a hit-and-run incident early Sunday in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 12:05 a.m. to the area of Sunset Boulevard and Terrie Shore. Upon arrival, deputies found 28-year-old Union resident Richard Mroz on the side of the roadway. He was airlifted to South Bend Memorial Hospital …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies are investigating the theft of a camper from Nottawa Township. Investigators said the incident occurred between Oct. 13 and last Saturday in the 60000 block of Railroad Street. The stolen camper is a 2019 Jayco Eagle with a Michigan trailer plate of E163148.