Barring any major modifications, it appears St. Joseph County is going back to being run by a seven-member board. The Apportionment Commission charged with reviewing the county’s 2020 U.S. Census figures and adjusting county representation proportionately has come up with a seven-district proposal, as it was for decades prior to 2010. Apportionment Commission members met Friday and will reconvene Oct. …

Friday’s gathering for what was being billed as a “Constitution Day Celebration” drew fewer people than expected to downtown Centreville. Event organizers had projected about 600 people but an unofficial count over the course of the eight-hour rally showed fewer in the crowd. Jackson-area native Ted Nugent and his wife, Shemane, were among the speakers, which was comprised of mostly politicians, …

This is the time of the year when it’s not unusual to experience some foggy conditions. Coming into town from one of the many lakes in St. Joe County, it’s not unusual to come in contact with many low areas along the way. This is where you could easily run into fog. Fog shows up when water vapor, or water …

Jane Winans Schauer, age 76, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 17th, 2021 from dementia related complications at home in Three Rivers, where she was cared for by her devoted husband, Dr. Stephen Schauer. Jane was born on March 2nd, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to Mary Winans (nee Cosler) and Dr. Theodore Winans. Jane attended Fairborn High School, …

Matthew J. Henningsen, age 59, of Sturgis, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor after a courageous battle with cancer.  Matt was born in Paw Paw on April 18, 1962, a son of Friedrich and Doris (Kowalk) Henningsen.  He graduated from Centreville High School in 1980, Glen Oaks Community College in 1982, and Western …

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Carol Ann Sonnevil, age 77, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday September 16, 2021 in Kalamazoo. She was born in Swartz Creek, Michigan on April 20, 1944 the daughter of F. D. and Dorothy (Granger) Bloss. On November 30, 1963 she married Wayne Lee Sonnevil in Swartz Creek. Carol enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s ball games as well as quilting, crossword puzzles …

Bette N. Tacchella, age 78, of Sturgis, was called home to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday afternoon, September 16, 2021 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the Radiant Life Church in Sturgis where the celebration of …

Albert Clayton Miller, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, September 16, 2021 at his home. He was born January 2, 1933 in Howard City, Michigan son of the late Jess and Della (Baldwin) Miller. Al resided in Sturgis most of his life. On June 11, 1955 he married Shirley Darby at the Chapel of the Gardens in Angola. …

Brian Lee Metzger, age 57, was taken to heaven on Sept. 11, 2021. He passed unexpectedly, of natural causes at the home of his sister and family in Wasilla, Alaska. Brian was born Feb. 18, 1964, in Angola to Albert Metzger and the late Nancy (Jewett) Barnes. He started school in Burr Oak, then moved to Bronson, where he attended …