Donna Lynn Lawson, age 64, of Centreville, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2024 at her home following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born April 7, 1959 in South Bend, daughter of Eugene and Charlene (Paduano) Orban. Donna resided in Centreville for over 20 years coming from Sturgis. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother and homemaker. Donna …

Edgar Dale Nederhoed, age 92, died in Three Rivers on Thursday, January 18, 2024. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Kimberly Diane Batten, age 61, of Mendon, died Friday, January 19, 2024 at Rosewood House Adult Foster Care Home in Coldwater. She was born in Three Rivers on June 9, 1962 the daughter of Ronald “Skip” Batten and Sharon (Wagner) Batten. She participated in the ADAPT Program, and enjoyed her TV shows and shopping trips. Kim is survived by her …

Water service was restored in Constantine late Friday afternoon, to an area of the village north of Water Street, affected by a water main break.  A “boil water advisory” is in effect for residents north of Water Street.

Indiana State Police troopers are looking into a crash that led to the death Thursday of a tow-truck driver from Sturgis. Investigators said crews were cleaning up a diesel spill and removing a semi-truck from the center median that had crashed Thursday on the Indiana Toll Road in LaGrange County. A 2021 Dodge Ram towing an enclosed trailer and heading …

Three people, including a 2-year-old child, were treated for potential hypothermia after the vehicle they were in left the roadway and ended up in the Portage River. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called Thursday morning to the area of Haines Road and South Fisher Lake Road in Lockport Township. Investigators said the three were in a vehicle heading west …

Jered Nelson Sheline, age 37, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on January 23, 1986 the son of Jeffrey and Penny (Sills) Sheline.  Jered attended Kokomo High School and was part of the 2004 graduating class.  He was musically gifted and loved playing the guitar and …

Bruce Allen Wiard, age 52, of Nottawa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  He was born on June 1, 1971 in Three Rivers, the son of Paul Wayne and Mary Lynn (Heath) Wiard.  Bruce attended Centreville High School and was part of the 1990 graduating class.  On October 3, 1992 he married Amy Fall in …

Craig Evan Rowe (Butch), age 53, of White Pigeon, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Avenue at Macedonia skilled nursing facility in Macedonia, Ohio. Craig was born December 28, 1970 in Sturgis, son of Lonnie Rowe and Carolyn (Roberts) Beardsley. On August 18, 1997 he married Nancy Wolf in Lagrange, lived in Sturgis and White Pigeon, and worked …

It IS COLD ! !  I don’t want to stay outside any longer than it takes to potty.  My name is “Mason”.   I am a playful, motivated, smart german shepherd.  I know “sit” and “down,” and do good on a leash.  When around other dogs, I am kinda selective on who I want to be around.  However, I do like …