Lora L. Huff, age 64, of Mendon, passed away at her new home in Three Rivers on Thursday, October 31, 2024 after battling an illness for 15 years. She was born in Vicksburg on October 8, 1960 the daughter of Richard “Dick” and Janice (McVay) Clark. Lora attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1978 graduating class. On …

Charles  A Carpenter, age 86, of White Pigeon,  died on Thursday, October 31, 2024 following a short illness. He was born on June 13, 1938 in Clear Springs Township, Indiana the Son of Kenneth and Maureen (Holman) Carpenter. Charles moved to White Pigeon in 1979 from Shipshewana. He was the owner of Carpenter’s Construction. He was a member of the …

Roxane J Weaver, age 64, of Shipshewana, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo following a short Illness. She was born on February 27, 1960 in Sturgis, the daughter of John F and Ruby Jean (Whisler) Logan. She was a White Pigeon resident most of her life. She was employed by Sturgis Hospital for 24 …

A Centreville man was arrested Tuesday after attempting to steal a vehicle from a residence in Florence Township. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 62000 block of Wahl Road in response to a report of an attempted theft of vehicle. The suspect fled in the vehicle as deputies arrived, resulting in a short pursuit. The driver then abandoned the vehicle …

Seven area high school teams begin their quest for a state championship tonight, as Michigan High School Athletic Association’s playoffs begin. In 8-player Division 1, a battle of 8-1 teams will square off in Kalamazoo County, where Mendon takes on Climax-Scotts. In 8-player Division 2, a pair of teams with 7-2 records are on a collision course, as Burr Oak …

Mark Andrew Thornton, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, Oct 29th, 2024, at his home in Colon surrounded by loved ones. Mark was born in Salem, Ohio on March 12, 1960, the youngest of four children, to J.W. Thornton & Norma Jean Stuart. Mark was a proud Magi and longtime Colon resident – graduating from Colon High School in 1978 …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution related to honoring veterans. During their special meeting Monday, commissioners endorsed a resolution in support of Operation Green Light. Commissioner Luis Rosado said the program encourages placement of green lights in windows of homes and businesses from Nov. 4 through Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day. He said the symbolic …

Following three months of construction-related delays, Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken finally opened its Sturgis eatery earlier this month. Located at 501 S. Centreville Road, the store opened Oct. 12. District manager Sarah Minhinnick said construction delays were unavoidable and kept pushing out the opening date. Nonetheless, customers came as word spread about the grand-opening date. Popeye’s was founded more than 50 …

Paul James Chapman, age 62, a lifelong Nottawa resident, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 28, 1962 in Sturgis, a son to Jim and Rose (Schwartz) Chapman. Paul has been employed as a cook at Yosemite National Park and also on Catalina Island, a welder at Continental Accessories, and custodian …

Chasity Kay Bender, age 47, of Sturgis, passed away Monday evening, October 28, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born October 29, 1976 in Niles, daughter of the late Paul S. and Brenda Kay (Gregory) Pelfrey. Chasity resided most of her life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School. She furthered her education at …