A local fundraiser staged prior to the holidays was deemed a success by leaders from a local organization. The Sturgis Academy of Martial Arts recently announced the accomplishment. Eastwood Elementary School was raising funds for a new campus therapy dog and the “Karate on Campus” event did what it was designed to do. The campaign ran through the first half …

Joe H. McMillin, age 75, of Sturgis, passed away quietly early Thursday morning, January 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born August 21, 1948 in Chicago, son of the late Foster and Norma J. (Hastings) McMillin, Jr. Joe resided nearly his entire life in Sturgis where he was a graduate of Sturgis …

Kathryn S. Miller, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home. She was born January 31, 1956 in Upland, California daughter of the late Ronald and Katherine “Judy” (Thomas) Price. Kathy resided in Sturgis since 1976, coming from California where she spent her early life. On June 16, 1984 she married Tim Lewis Miller at …

Oh Boy!  I’m waiting for snow so I can stir it up and make it fly.  My name is ” Cookie Monster”, a two year old male.  They say my color is “Blue and white”.  I am a Bull Terrier mix and I am house trained and I get along with other dogs and kids.  Since I am a talented …

Dakota Shane Johnson, age 24, passed away on December 30, 2023 at his home in Three Rivers. He was born April 13, 1999 in Sturgis, a son of Greg and Tracy (Wiard) Johnson. Dakota resided in Three Rivers for his entire life and attended Three Rivers High School. Dakota loved gaming, listening to rap music, and always made sure his …

Grace (Pamela) Hayes left this earthly world on December 27, 2023. A life-long resident of Gaylord, Grace entered this world 6 weeks early weighing 4 pounds on March 14, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Billie and Larry Hayes of Gaylord. Grace’s life was not with out health challenges, both physical and mental. She was …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners will be overseen for the second consecutive year by Ken Malone. During their annual organizational meeting Tuesday, commissioners unanimously chose the 60-year-old Sturgis resident to serve as board chairman for 2024. Malone owns Advantage Water Service in Sturgis. Malone, who is starting his sixth year as a member of the seven-man panel, said the …

A Sturgis man was arrested last week after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit in St. Joseph and LaGrange counties. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were made aware around 11 a.m. Saturday of a driver who refused to pull over for speeding on Fawn River Road, near Balk Road, in Sturgis Township. Authorities said the driver reached speeds in excess …

Stephanie C. Hambright of Vicksburg, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the age of 61. Stephanie was born on August 29, 1962 in Carson City, MI. She was the daughter of Steven Baker whom passed away at a young age and Karon and Jess Wallace. Stephanie was a 1980 graduate of Schoolcraft High School. After high school she …

Eveline Faure Goldberg, age 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, December 31, 2023, after a long illness. She was a resident Chicago and Colon. Evi was born to the late Eveline and Friedrich Faure in 1940 in Duisburg, Germany and completed her medical studies at the Universitat Munster.  She completed medical residencies at Bryn …