Donald R. Mathews, age 74, of White Pigeon, died Monday, December 20, 2021 at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born October 14, 1947 in Elkhart to Everett and Roberta (Starner) Mathews. Survivors include two sons, Daryl Mathews and Douglas (Ruby) Mathews, both of Constantine; five grandchildren, Taylor Lace, Carissa Mathews, Josh Mathews, Debra Wilson and Malea Mathews; two great-grandchildren, …

Here I am Santa!  I am a big girl!  They call me Berta.  I am about two years old, spayed female, and current on my rabies.  I am house trained and friendly.  My docket number is 51413, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open Monday – Friday, …

Three Branch County men and a Sturgis resident were arrested for allegedly stealing property from tornado-damaged homes and vehicles in Kentucky. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and police in Caldwell County, Ky., announced the arrests Friday. Cameron said Sevon Gowen, 25, of Sturgis, was charged with possession of burglary tools, receiving stolen property, first-degree possession of a controlled substance and first-degree …

Michigan reported more than 46,000 new cases of coronavirus in the week ending Dec. 19, down 7.3 percent from the previous week. Meanwhile, St. Joseph County reported 227 cases and 10 deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 327 cases and six deaths. Throughout the pandemic, it has reported 10,601 cases and 152 deaths. Cases fell in 61 Michigan counties, with the …

Southwest Enforcement Team officers executed a search warrant Friday at a home in the 69000 block of Union Road in Cass County’s Porter Township. Three adults at the residence were detained and questioned. The investigation stemmed from tips received regarding suspected drug sales from the home. A 47-year-old Union man, the occupant of the home, was arrested for possession of …

A Mishawaka man was injured after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a crash in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 10 p.m. Sunday to the intersection of Bair Lake Street and Wood Lake Road. Investigators said a car driven by 55-year-old Ryan McCourt was traveling east on Bair Lake Street when …

People who haven’t been vaccinated for COVID-19 are taking up too many beds at Michigan’s strained hospitals, as the state prepares for the rapid spread of omicron variant, the governor said Tuesday. The omicron variant is already the dominant strain in the U.S. and is expected to spread rapidly through Michigan in the near future, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said at a news …

To know Tony Sehy was to know a person who was devoted to his faith and family. Optimistic and light-hearted, Tony modeled a genuine love for all people. A wonderful husband and father, he was incredibly blessed with a beautiful family supporting him every step of the way. Sadly, he is gone too soon. May his rich collection of memories …

Donna Marie White, age 62, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at Three Rivers Health following a cardiac arrest due to COVID-19 Pneumonia. Donna was born in Pontiac, MI on March 20th, 1959. She was adopted by Rudolph and Kathleen (Curtis) Minchella. Donna is survived by her husband Edwin Robert White; her two children Krystina (Noriega) Morrison married …

Shelby G Springer, age 79, of Shipshewana, died on Monday, December 20, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.