Sharon Louise Shears, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, November 9, 2024, at her home. She was born April 3, 1938, in LaGrange, Indiana, daughter of the late Dey and Opal (Smith) Hostetler. Sharon was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1956. On April 30, 1957, she married Royce D. …

Shirley Ann Merkle, age 88, of Colon, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 8, 2024. Following in her wish’s, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Schipper Funeral Home.

Lyle Claire Mikel, age 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born May 31, 1931 in Wakelee, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Helen (Williams) Mikel. He was a graduate of Marcellus High School in the class of 1950. After graduation he served in the US Army. …

Shawn P Arndt, age 51, of Constantine, died on Nov. 3, 2024 with his Wife in an auto accident in Florence Township. He was Born on Feb. 6, 1973 in Elkhart the Son of William and Geneva (Hunn) Arndt. Shawn was a Constantine resident since 1994. He was employed by American Axel, and a Member of  The Mottville Community Church. …

Ronda G Arndt, age 60, of Constantine, died on Nov. 3, 2024 with her Husband in an auto accident in Florence Township. She was born on Nov. 6, 1963 in Elkhart the Daughter of Thomas H and Gail M (Irving) Lee. Ronda he lived in the Constantine and White Pigeon area all of life. She was employed as an industrial …

A 21-year-old woman was charged last week with open murder. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said Paige Bohne was charged in connection to an incident shortly before 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at Memory Lane trailer park in Sturgis Township. Deputies and first responders were dispatched to the residence for a report of an unresponsive 2-year-old. Attempts to revive the child, identified as …

Fall cleanup in Colon started last week and continues through the end of the month. DPW crews started on Long Lake Road and adjacent areas last week. Workers will move on to an area that includes St. Joseph, South Swan, West State and North Blackstone. The next area includes the area of John, Goodell, Poplar, Palmer, Abbott and Burr Oak …

Vicksburg village officials have announced a detour on a major north-south route leading into Kalamazoo. CN railroad tracks that cross Richardson Street, in the northeast quadrant of the village, will be under repair for the next week. As a result, the crossing is closed through the projected Nov. 18 completion date. Village manager Jim Mallery said municipal officials were not …

Michigan State Police has issued a media release related to a series of incidents occurring at Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater. Investigators said a number of situations in May 2023 involved several people attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison. The contraband was intercepted, however, before it reached prisoners. A joint investigation was started between Michigan Department of Corrections and …

I’m putting this column together on Sunday, the day before Veterans Day. I always try to have it completed earlier, but my schedule has prevented me from getting to it until now. I must finish this column by today so that I can get it to the radio station before Monday morning. WLKM Radio carries the column on their website …