Nancy Lou Krontz Kissel, age 89, of Wellston, Michigan and a former longtime Burr Oak resident, passed away Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024 at Corwell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born February 1, 1935 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Arthur and Mabel (Maystead) Fisher. Nancy resided in Wellston since 2020 coming from Zeeland. Most of her …

Thurston Woods has announced details related to its annual Easter egg hunt. The event starts at 10 a.m. March 23 at its location in Sturgis. Rain date is March 30, according to event organizers. Age groups are 1 and 2 years, 3 and 4, 5 through 7 years, and 8 through 10. Each age group has the possibility of finding …

Glen Oaks Community College was selected as one of five recipients of a competitive grant from New America to enhance support for student parents through innovative childcare solutions. The grant recognizes GOCC’s commitment to addressing the unique needs of student parents and underscores the college’s dedication to expanding its support services for student parents. As part of New America’s Community of …

Three Rivers Arby’s recently made a donation to St. Joseph County Animal Control. Sheriff’s department Capt. TJ Baker said $2,040 was turned over the Centreville-based agency. Baker said the restaurant, starting last November, began collecting money by asking customers if they would care to round up the cost of their order to the nearest dollar. Proceeds were turned over to …

Matthew Jason Gregory went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, March 11, 2024 at the age of 41. Matt was born November 19, 1982, to Richard and Dianna (Frye) Gregory in Sturgis. He graduated from Centreville High School in 2001. In 2014 He married the love of his life Katie (Smith) Gregory who survives him. Left to Cherish …

Centreville Board of Education approved a multi-million-dollar bid this week, with work centering on the elementary school and football field. During their monthly board meeting Monday, district officials accepted bids totaling $3.7 million for addition of an elementary school cafeteria, and work related to stadium upgrades at the high school track and football field. Construction manager Triangle Associates presented a …

St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald is presenting a review of election-inspector duties for anyone curious about the integrity of the election process in the county. During the county commission’s executive committee meeting Tuesday, Oswald agreed to conduct the hour-long informational session 3 to 4 p.m. April 9 in the third-floor commissioners’ room at the county courthouse. The demonstration will …

Re-appointments to the county’s Agricultural Preservation Board and its Veterans Affairs Board are expected to be made next week. County commissioners on Tuesday reviewed the re-appointments of Henry Miller and Carolyn Grace to the Agricultural Preservation Board. Meanwhile, Bill Walters, Nathan Brown and Stoney Summey are expected to be re-appointed to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Board. The re-appointments will be …

Norma Mae “Tess” White, age 80, of Jones, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born February 24, 1944 in Columbus, OH a daughter of Norvell and Mary (Hayes) Ault. She graduated from Holy Family High School and St. Peter’s Graduate School in Columbus. On December 23, 1988 Tess married Robert White at the Bristol United …

Centreville village officials recently adopted a resolution pertaining to the use of golf carts within village limits. The resolution authorizes operation of a golf cart on village streets. However, a cart pass must be acquired from the village office. The pass is issued free of charge after proof of insurance and a driver’s license are provided. Copies of the resolution, …