Long time distance runner Tom Soper broke from the starting line for his ultimate run on Saturday, April 17, 2021. That the course is an out-and-back, a loop, or a point-to-point is not known at this time. However, Tom told his support crew captained by his wife (and girlfriend forever) Lucy Ann Zimmerman that he had trained to stay course. …

Organizers of the twice-a-year collection of household hazardous waste and recycling of electronics have announced the date of the fall collection. Pat Kulikowski, secretary of the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Committee, said the collection will be 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 2 at the county fairgrounds. As always, the event will provide an opportunity for residents to turn over …

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a theft incident reported earlier this month from a location in Nottawa Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the agency was notified that several hickory logs were stolen between Sept. 11 and 13 from a wooded area on Walterspaugh Road, near Butler Road. Authorities said the logs are 8 to 10 feet long, with a diameter of …

Colon police are investigating the theft of a decorative rabbit from outside a business the night of Sept. 11 or morning of Sept. 12. Estimated at 3 feet high and weighing approximately 250 pounds, the concrete rabbit was taken from out front of Adams Financial Services on North Blackstone Avenue. The rabbit is part of the “Colon Magic Bunnies” theme …

The 2021 St. Joseph County Grange Fair reaches its halfway point today and there is plenty going on throughout the day and into the evening. Today is “Seniors Day” and the list of activities includes bingo, COA luncheon, harness racing, 4-H animal project demonstrations and other 4-H animal events. There will be live music at 6 o’clock at the Free …

James E. Capman, age 86, of the Colon area, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville. James was born in East Leroy on December 1, 1934, a son of the late Archie Sr. and Dorothy (Snook) Capman. On November 2, 1953 James married Donna Buys. Their marriage would end in divorce. James worked at …

Today is Education Day at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. In addition to wristbands honored at all rides from 3 to 10, highlights include 4-H horse-show driving, 4-H beef cattle show and dairy feeder show, bingo, harness racing, music at the free stage from Sweet Johnny Knox, and the Helmsmen perform at the community tent. Tonight’s main attraction at …

Debra Ellen Wells, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Three Rivers Health. She was born on January 30, 1933, the daughter of Marie Hagelgans. At the age of 16, Deb married the love of her life, Raymond Wells on October 15, 1949. The two spent 62 wonderful years together until his passing in …

Howard G. Scott, age 87, of Colon, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Three Rivers Health. Howard was born in Colon on January 15, 1934, a son of the late Paul W. and Gladys R. (Hotrum) Scott. Howard attended Tolleston High School in Gary, Indiana. Following high school Howard served his country in the United States Army. Howard worked …

Angela Lucas Kennedy, age 46, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Three Rivers Health after battling cancer. Angie was born in Garden City, MI on February 21, 1975, a daughter of Michael and Charlene (Liebert) Lucas. She attended Wayne High School in Wayne, MI. Angie worked at Bravo Trailers in Bristol for the last 5 years. …