Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that took place earlier this week at a business in Coldwater Township. Troopers were dispatched around 1 a.m. Monday to the 600 block of Marshall Road in response to a break-in and malicious destruction of property. The incident occurred at Broadhead and Bullets guns, archery and professional outdoor outfitter. The suspect …

Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education recently approved installation of new flooring and painting throughout the middle school. The $800,000 project will be done by Magala Inc. In addition, the board approved the purchase of new classroom furniture from Great Lakes Furniture for $970,000. Cost includes installation and the furniture will be placed in the history, social studies, science, math, …

David C. Sedlarik, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Three Rivers Health after enduring a brief illness. He was born in Detroit on January 1, 1933, the son of Cyril and Mary (Smazenka) Sedlarik. David attended Durand High School graduating in 1952. After high school, David joined the United States Army and served …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is providing refresher training on concealed-pistol-carry laws. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman hosts the free training 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 4 at the department’s training center, 602 E. Main St., in Centreville. Training will focus on a review of laws pertaining to concealed carry, including new laws that went into effect a month ago. Enrollment …

Burr Oak Heritage Days organizers have announced a theme for the 2024 event. The theme is “Living in a Small Town Can be a Circus.” It will center on the book “The Long Road to the Circus,” written by Betsy Bird. The non-fiction book captures the story of Madam Marantette and her ostrich, Gaucho. Its setting is in Burr Oak. …

Michigan State Police and officers from Michigan Department of Corrections Lakeland in Coldwater have conducted a joint investigation into attempted drug smuggling into the prison through the mail. The incident started in May 2023 when the prison received a book addressed to an inmate. An inspection of the book revealed drugs were concealed inside it. The investigation led officials to …

Richard Dean Wilson, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, March 10, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. He was born April 27, 1954 in Sturgis, son of the late Henry and Twyla (Howe) Wilson. Dick was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1973. On September 11, 1976 he married …

Carolyn R. Sharp, age 85, of Colon, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. Carolyn was born in Flint on June 3, 1938, a daughter to the late Richard and Ruth (Lilly) Lampe. Carolyn grew up as a child in Sturgis. She was a graduate of Sturgis High School and lived there …

Gabriel J. Varney, age 40, of Colon passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 6,2024, at his home. Gabe was born on March 6, 1985 in Waco, Texas, a son to Clayton M. and Julia (Ratke) Varney. Surviving Gabe is his mother Julia Varney of Colon, siblings: Willie G. (Michelle) Varney of Colon, Angela (Larry) Hicks of Syracuse, IN, and Melissa …

An Elkhart man died last week following an incident in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday to Cassopolis Road and Bullhand Street in response to a two-vehicle crash. Authorities said Alyssa Handschu, 20, of Osceola, Ind., was driving north on Cassopolis Road when her vehicle struck a deer in the …