Sandra E. Rench, age 70, of Colon, passed away on March 26, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Sandy was born on June 23, 1953 in Detroit, a daughter to the late Vaughn and Lois (McCowen) Pelletier. On July 28, 1974, Sandy married her husband of 49 years, Glenn L. Rench, in Fort Lewis, Washington. Sandy loved knitting, spinning …

Ilene Lou Rosenberry, age 92, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1931 in Wolcottville, Indiana, the daughter of Russell and Julia (Lambright) Iler, and graduated from LaGrange High School with the Class of 1950. Pursuing her goal of becoming an elementary teacher, she earned …

In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the agency is teaming with Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning for a high-visibility enforcement program. Throughout the month, sheriff’s deputies will remind motorists about the dangers of distracted driving while enforcing Michigan’s “Hands-Free Driving” law, which took effect last June. The most common collision …

A Cass County man won a significant windfall thanks to the Powerball lottery game. Marcellus resident Tori Simpson, 55, recently visited lottery headquarters in Lansing to claim his share of a $1 million prize. Simpson’s ticket matched all five white balls selected in the March 16 drawing. Simpson said he purchased the ticket through the Michigan Lottery’s online app. The …

April doesn’t have any federal holidays, but it does have several days that are worth mentioning. April 15 is “Tax Day”. It’s the last day to have your tax return postmarked. Right now, you still have a week or so to get your return filed. If you ignore this, you will eventually get a letter informing you that you are …

Speed and alcohol were cited as potential factors in a fatal, two-car crash in White Pigeon Township over the weekend, according to investigators. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called around 2 a.m. Saturday to an area of Fawn River Road, near Mill Pond Road, in reference to a head-on crash. Upon arrival, deputies were made aware of a 26-year-old …

William Albert Mader, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 in Murrieta, California surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 13, 1934 to Harry and Merrion Mader in Three Rivers. He served in the army from 1955 to 1957. On October 2, 1955, he married Ruth Soule and together they had five children …

St. Joseph County Conservation District officials have announced details related to the 2024 River Cleanup series. This marks the 14th season of the agency-sponsored event. The four cleanups are: June 22 – Swan Creek. Specific location to be announced. July 19 – Prairie River, from Hoshel Road in Lockport Township to Sauganash Country Club. This event is on a Friday. …

Sturgis Public Schools has reached its funding goal to purchase a video scoreboard. Superintendent Art Ebert announced the news March 21. While the district is paying for upfront costs of the board through its public-improvement fund, revenue from sponsorships will more than pay for the project over the course of a decade, Ebert said. He said the payback period could …

Due to strong interest in a previously scheduled class, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is providing another refresher training on concealed-pistol carry laws. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman will host the training, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 17 at the Sheriff’s Training Center, 602 E. Main St., in Centreville. The training will focus on review of laws pertaining to concealed carry, including …