St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies responded last week to a report of a stolen car in Lockport Township. Deputies were called Thursday to the 17000 block of Apache Trail. Investigators said the vehicle was stolen between 1:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. The vehicle is a blue 2012 Ford Escape. It had a peace sign sticker in the back window and …

More than 30 people last week picked up $50 gift cards and an entry into a drawing by receiving a COVID vaccine in White Pigeon. Those who participated in Wednesday’s clinic were entered into a drawing to win a Play Station 5. In addition, free hamburgers and hot dogs were available. The event was organized by Kelly Hostetler, St. Joseph …

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” ~ Sir Winston Churchill A brief word to the Automotive Engineers. Thanks for all the new advances you’ve made when it comes to designing the automobiles of today. The cars and trucks are much safer than they were twenty years ago. You see more SUVs than …

Sue Lynn Stanton, age 63, of Sturgis, was called home to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ late Thursday evening, August 26, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 13, 1958 in Indianapolis, daughter of the late Francis Palmer and Mary (Kluck) Barnell. Sue resided most of her life in Sturgis and was a graduate …

At least half of Michigan’s public K-12 students must wear a mask in school, a figure that has grown as local health or education officials order requirements that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer supports but is hesitant to reinstitute statewide. Several counties, including six of the 10 most populated ones, now mandate face coverings for students, teachers and staff indoors regardless of …

Born in Three Rivers Hospital on March 3rd, 1963, Frank Scott Lammon sadly passed away at the age of 58 on Monday, August 23, 2021. It happened very suddenly after complications from surgery. He received last rites and his daughter Felicia and older brother David were with him when he moved on to the other side. Frank was the 8th …

We sadly lost an amazing lady Tuesday, August 24, 2021, when Ms. Judith R. Tucker, dearly known as Mother Tucker to most, passed away at her daughter’s home with family present.  She was born October 29, 1946 in Three Rivers. She graduated in 1964 from Three Rivers High School, where she made lifelong friends who became more like family.  Her …

Thomas R. Loudenslager, age 79, of South Haven, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Thomas was born on July 22, 1942 in Fawn River Township, a son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Decker) Loudenslager. Thomas graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1960. Following high school, Thomas served his country in the United …

Thomas D. Pasternack, age 90, of Sturgis, and a former resident of Burr Oak, passed away late Thursday evening, August 26, 2021 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Mr. Pasternack was born March 8, 1931 in Burnham, Pennsylvania. He resided in the Burr Oak and Sturgis area since 1985, coming from Salem, Oregon. Tom was a graduate of Penn State …

Elmer F. Stuth Jr., age 93, of Round Rock, Texas and formerly of Colon, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at Sundara Senior Living. Elmer was born on June 11, 1928 in Chicago, a son of the late Elmer and Anna (Jarzynski) Stuth. Elmer attended and graduated from Farragut High School in Chicago. After graduation Elmer served his country in …