The Southwest Michigan First Board of Directors has selected Jonas Peterson to serve as chief executive officer for the Southwest Michigan regional economic development organization. Peterson’s appointment follows a six-month national search that prioritized community input and inclusivity. Peterson embodies the skills, experience and attributes identified by the community as critical for success in this position, according to Southwest Michigan …

Jerry D. Weinberg, age 52, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Jerry was born on July 20, 1969 in South Bend, a son to Louis and Alice (Clark) Weinberg. Jerry graduated from Centreville High School with the class of 1987. He lived in Centreville until 2000 when he moved to Colon. Jerry worked …

Alice F Sweazy, age 74, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. Born on August 23, 1947 in Jasper, Alabama the Daughter of James L and Ila mae (Hyche) Griffin. Mottville area resident over 50 years. Employed in The RV Industry. She enjoyed playing cards and reading. Married to …

Ismael Oretga Santillan, age 50, of White Pigeon, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Born on July 19,1971 in Apan Hildago, Mexico. Resident of White Pigeon the past 18 years coming from Goshen, Indiana. Employed as a Supervisor for Misty Harbor in Bristol. Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Pigeon, He enjoyed …

Jan D. Kentner, age 66, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Thurston Woods Nursing Center in Sturgis. She had been a resident of Thurston Woods Village for the past 3 years. Jan was born February 10, 1955 in Coldwater to Marion D. (Buster) and Pauline Kentner. Jan lived most of her life in the Bronson and Sturgis …

Joan O. Duncan, age 80 of Sherwood, died on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her home. She was born February 15, 1941 in Lakeview, a daughter of William and Mildred (Campbell) Heinrich. Joan graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1959. On December 17, 1962 she married Richard G. Duncan at the Sonoma Methodist Church. Joan and family operated their …

Danny K. Zimmerman, age 74, of Constantine, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home

The boil advisory for the Village of White Pigeon drinking water has been lifted as of 12:45pm on Friday, October 22, 2021. Recent sampling shows no bacteria detected, thus the boil advisory has been lifted.

St. Joseph County Commissioner Kathy Pangle said she will not consider former county prosecutor John McDonough when the board next month approves a pool of court-appointed defense attorneys for 2022. During the “commissioner comments” portion of the county board’s meeting Tuesday, Pangle read what appears to be a letter she has written to McDonough in response to a correspondence she …

Chelsea Ann Wallen, age 33, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home. Chelsea was born on December 30, 1987 in Three Rivers, a daughter to Rowdy and Tammy (Binkley) Clipfell. Chelsea attended Colon High School. She resided in Colon her entire life. Chelsea worked as a manager at Country Side Meats in Union City. …