White Pigeon Township Library officials celebrated a major achievement Saturday with the unveiling of the agency’s new Bookmobile. Director Perri Saunders said OVIE, a truck-and-trailer tandem, will be put into use later in 2025. In the meantime, the public had a chance to step into the trailer and take a look at what took a two-year fundraising effort to secure. …

Constantine municipal officials have set a date to conduct a public hearing related to an Industrial Tax-Exemption certificate. Village council members recently set Jan. 6 as the date to entertain a request from Dairy Distillery Alliance. If approved, the certificate would allow the facility exemption from real and/or personal property taxes for up to 12 years. However, it would still …

A group of third-grade students from Colon Elementary has assisted with an outdoor project spearheaded by the St. Joseph County Pheasants Forever chapter. Principal Jill Braman said 34 students aided with hand-seeding a half-acre pollinator plot. The area covered is a part of the high school’s John VanWinkle Cross Country course. They were aided by five Pheasants Forever members, including …

I was supposed to have Heart By-Pass surgery on December 4, but due to insurance complications, my surgery has been postponed until the issue can be resolved. Please enjoy the prepared columns for the rest of the year. I want to thank you all for your prayers. I am truly blessed. Here are some great truths about growing old: Growing …

Patsy J. Enyart, age 82, of LaGrange, died Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital Emergency Room. She was born on February 6, 1942, in South Bend to Herman and Ruth (Benn) Ottman.  On January 19, 1962, she married Arthur A. Enyart in South Bend. Patsy went to work at Kraft Foods in Kendallville, Indiana. She spent 20 years working …

St. Joseph County United Way is nearing the end of its annual holiday promotion known as “Grinching Time.” Agency officials described “Grinching” as the act of eagerly giving to those in need. The focus is on low-income families, especially those with children who may not otherwise receive Christmas presents this year. United Way officials have set a goal of collecting …

Department of Health and Human Services of St. Joseph and Cass counties is seeking any agency, church, organization or person willing to adopt a family for Christmas. Interested parties are asked to contact Darcy Borden, social service specialist, by phoning 269-303-4226.

Marian D. Eash, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Three Rivers Health, surrounded by family. She was born on July 7, 1932, in Sturgis, a daughter to Henry and Elsa (Forhriep) Bauman. Marian lived in the St. Joseph County area her entire life, graduating from Centreville High School with the Class of 1949. She has resided …

A security agreement between Glen Oaks Community College and the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department has been implemented. A three-year contract was established earlier this year, resulting in the Centreville-area campus receiving security service from the sheriff’s department. The arrangement started Nov. 18. Capt. T.J. Baker will serve as campus safety director, overseeing weekday security operations. Baker said a greater …

YMCA Camp Eberhart is offering its latest, annual Christmas tree decoration. The limited-edition 2024 ornament is issued as a thank you to donors who contribute a gift of $100 or more. This year’s ornament features the talent of the camp’s photography program, which uses digital photography to teach campers how to capture special memories. Campers were able to take advantage …