Hilman Jay Eling, age 82, of Centreville, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home, in the company of his loving family. He was born December 8, 1941 in Lake City, MI, a son of Howard and Josephine (Meekhoff) Eling. Hilman graduated from McBain High School in 1960. He received a Bachelors Degree in Agribusiness from Michigan State University. …

Herbert J. Bruystens, Jr., age 91, of Mendon, passed away at Three Rivers Health on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was born in Chicago on June 11, 1933 the son of Herbert J. and Johanna (Gerritsen) Bruystens. On June 21, 1952 Herbie married Barbara Granger in LaGrange. For nearly 20 years, Herbie worked at Roy’s Auto Body, fixing up cars …

James H. Griffith, age 95, passed away on November 10, 2024 in Byron Center, Michigan. Jim was born September 28, 1929 in Eagle, Michigan, the son of John and Elsie (Hardy) Griffith Sr. He served in the Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He retired from GM in 1993. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, buying and selling antiques. He …

A Three Rivers Community Schools bus was involved in what district officials called a minor incident last week. The crash occurred Friday morning. According to the district’s social media, no one was hurt and the school arranged for another bus to get its passengers to school while notifying families of students involved. The district conveyed its thanks to everyone who …

Charges are being sought for a father whose 3-year-old died in August after being left in a car at a Vicksburg supermarket. Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it is seeking charges of child abuse by leaving a child in a vehicle resulting in death. The child died Aug. 13 in a car parked at the Family Fare grocery store …

A St. Joseph County teenager has been awarded a $2,000 pre-college scholarship through Michigan State University. St. Joseph County 4-H officials said eighth-grade student Bella Webb is the recipient. Students in eighth to eleventh grades for 2024-25 who attended an MSU summer pre-college program in the summer of 2024 were eligible to apply for the award. Webb participated in 4-H …

This is the time of the year when our thoughts and actions are drawn toward the act of helping those in need. The motto of Lions Clubs International is “WE SERVE”. Lions help those in need every hour of every day and every day of the year. If there is a need anywhere in the world, Lions are there serving. …

Alan T. Crocker, age 85, of Mendon, passed away at his home on Friday, November 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after battling a lengthy illness. He was born in Plymouth, IN on May 7, 1939 the son of Fred and Gladys (Ecker) Crocker. In March of 1963, Alan married the love of his life, Peg Boltres in East …

Alma Rees Hicks, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, November 16, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born June 12, 1941, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, daughter of the late Earl and Elsie (Moore) Morrison. Alma resided in Sturgis since 1965 coming from Cynthiana. On December 15, 1956, she married Billy E. Hicks in Cynthiana. …

Former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough was arrested last month on an alcohol-related charge. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, the 44-year-old McDonough was arrested on a charge of operating while intoxicated – second offense – shortly before 10 p.m. Oct. 30 in Three Rivers. The Commercial-News stated a vehicle allegedly driven by McDonough was stopped on West Michigan …