2024 – Third Ward – Andrews Street In 1871 the villages of Canada, Lockport and Brooklyn joined Three Rivers to become a city of four Wards: Three Rivers 1st, Lockport 2nd, Canada 3rd and Brooklyn 4th. Andrews Street in the Village of Canada was once named Pleasant St. Since Lockport already had a Pleasant Street. the name in 3rd Ward …

Doris Mae Denney, age 94, passed away at Birch Adult Foster Care in Leonidas on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born in Wakeshma Township on July 23, 1929 the daughter of Charles Edward and Della Mae (Hubbard) Sweet. Doris attended Athens High School and was part of the 1947 graduating class. On June 8, 1974, she married Frederick D. …

Ivan Arnold Johnson, age 63, of Constantine, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1960 in St. Anne, IL the son of Willis and Virginia (Renner) Johnson. Ivan was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed loud music, especially classic rock and country. He would often …

Laura G. Jackson, age 77, of Sturgis, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Laurels of Coldwater following a long illness. She was born in Albion, Indiana on December 5, 1946 the daughter of Frederick Lowell Wolfe and Lavanga Phae (Weeks) Wolfe. Laura graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1965. She was united in marriage to George …

If I act like a bunny and put these eggs around, will someone adopt me?  I like kids, other dogs and cats.  My name is “Bandit.”  I am a lab/retriever mix.  I love playing outside and I am content relaxing in my kennel.  I am leash and crate trained.  I love my squeaky toys!  My Docket number is 48-24, at …

A longtime county employee has announced his candidacy for St. Joseph County Probate Court judge. Kevin Kane, 46, is a Centreville native who lives in Nottawa. Kane said he has a deep-rooted connection to the community and a commitment to fairness, integrity and compassion. The Centreville High School graduate said he brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the …

The St. Joseph County Conservation District is now taking orders for its annual spring seedling tree sale. New this year is a native plant sale. Agency director Carolyn Grace said the order deadline is April 26. Pick up, meanwhile, is May 3 and 4 at the county fairgrounds. Conifer varieties include Fraser and Douglas fir; Meyer, Norway and blue spruce; …

St. Joseph County Intermediate School District’s Clue Me In competitions were held last week at its Centreville-area office. The annual contest drew nine fourth- and sixth-grade classes, and 10 fifth-grade classes. The nine-round competition yielded different first-place winners from each age category. Fourth grade winners were from Mendon Elementary, followed by Constantine and Colon. Fifth-grade squads were led by Constantine. …

Linda Sue Crabtree, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.  She was born on January 11, 1950 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Dokey) Woods. Linda attended Mendon High School and was a part of the 1968 graduating class.  On July 11, 1970 she married …

Stephen S. Mock, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, March 26, 2024 at his home. He was born Oct. 27, 1940 in Jackson, MI a son to the late Steward A. and Theodora (Prine) Mock. Stephen has been a resident of Sturgis since 1973. On April 26, 1974 in LaGrange, he married Jean Smith. He had been employed …