Sturgis officials are preparing for a first-of-its-kind event this weekend. The joint efforts of Sturgis Historical Society, Sturgis Civic Players and Sturges-Young Center for the Arts have led to the Oak Lawn Cemetery Walk. In addition to the event set for Saturday, it will be repeated Oct. 16. Members of Sturgis Civic Players will portray 12 “Notable Firsts in Sturgis …

Six re-appointments to the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management Planning Committee were made last week. County commissioners supported a motion to renew for two years the terms of John Smits and Glenn Nissley as industry representatives, Frank Kalasky as environmental representative, Doris Ripplinger and Carol Higgins representing the general public, and Mark Ripplinger representing municipalities. All terms expire in …

The Three Rivers Department of Public Services has started its twice-a-year hydrant flushing. DPS Director Amy Roth said flushing started last week and will continue through Oct. 8. Flushing will occur 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday during that one-month period. Due to many variables, Roth said the department is not able to determine the exact date flushing …

Apple released a critical software patch to fix a security vulnerability that researchers said could allow hackers to directly infect iPhones and other Apple devices without any user action. Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab said the security issue was exploited to plant spyware on a Saudi activist’s iPhone. They said they had high confidence that the world’s …

Michigan’s health department has created a way for adults to find their immunization records online. The Michigan Immunization Portal is open to residents ages 18 and older. They can download, save or print their vaccination history free of charge. People must create an account and upload a valid government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport. Vaccinations done in …

Arlene M. Scott, affectionally known as “Nana”, age 85, of Colon, formerly of Merriville, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021. Arlene was born on March 28, 1936 in Joliet, IL, a daughter of the late Albert and Cecilia (Benus) Fink. Arlene graduated from Tolleston High School with the class of 1953. On December 29, 1956 Arlene married …

Jon W. Good, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Friday evening, September 10, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born October 31, 1949 in Mishawaka, son of the late Wayne W. and Kathleen (Klein) Good. Jon was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1968. …

Mark Edwin Eichorn will always be remembered for his kind heart even during difficult times. Unfortunately, this time the pain was too difficult. Mark died by suicide on Thursday, September 9th, 2021. He was 43 years old. Mark was one of the most caring and generous people you will ever meet. Always big in stature, Mark’s heart was even bigger. …

Nancy L. Baker, age 68, of White Pigeon, died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born on March 5, 1953 in Decatur, Michigan the daughter of Harry F. and Barbara J. (Carroll) Harger. Resident since 1995 coming fom Dowagiac. Employed for over 20 years for Creative Foam in Dowagiac retired in 2015. Member of …

With just under 40 days until opening night, the Kalamazoo Wings roster continues to take shape. Several signings were announced recently and two of them have ties to Kalamazoo.  Forward Kyle Blaney is returning to the team while goaltender Trevor Gorsuch played for Western Michigan University. Blaney is returning for his fifth season with the K-Wings.  The 30-year old native of …