June Marie Hunt, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, surrounded by family in Mattawan, MI. She was born June 27, 1935 in Monmouth, IL, a daughter to Clark and Myrtle (Summers) Tribbett. June lived in the Marcellus, Three Rivers, and Vicksburg area for the majority of her life. …

Lillian Blount, age 88, passed away on August 18, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Lillian was born on May 2, 1936 in Colon, Michigan to Charles and Faye Williams. She grew up in Colon and graduated from Colon High School. Two children survive her: Lenore Leckvold (Keasey) of Bothell, Washington, and Mark (Teresa) Keasey of Tucson. She is also survived by …

The City of Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant had an estimated 50,000 gallons of untreated wastewater that was discharged into the St. Joseph River. The issue was identified at 3:30 p.m. on Monday (October 14th). The sanitary sewer overflow was due to complications during transition to the new pump station on Broadway Street. Persons are advised to avoid any body …

Raymond Lee Bolender, age 91, of Sun City West, Arizona, and former resident of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 12, 1932 at the family farm near Centerville, a son of the late John and Josephine (Hasbrouck) Bolender. He served in the US Navy as an Engineer until …

Glen Oaks Community College has opened scholarship applications for the 2025-26 academic year. Applications are due March 1, 2025. Scholarships Available include the Presidential Scholarship, awarded to 2025 graduating high school seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.5. The scholarship provides up to $4,000 annually, which can be applied to all educational expenses. The Dean’s Scholarship, awarded to 2025 …

Here’s a reminder that the Salvation Army of Kalamazoo is preparing for six, upcoming holiday events and agency officials are issuing a call out for volunteer help. Volunteer coordinator Oliver Knuth said the programs on tap are: Share the Warmth coat drive through the month of October; coat and winter items distribution Nov. 6; bell ringing Nov. 14 through Dec. …

Pivotal, formerly Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County, recently opened a behavioral-health urgent care center. Called “Turning Point,” it is St. Joseph County’s first and only urgent care / walk-in clinic for children and adult behavioral-health services. Turning Point offers immediate access to wellness resources and vital community partners five days a week, without the …

Loretta Ann White, age 93, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Dowagiac. She was born May 20, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio, to Grayson and Agnes White. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her three brothers, Joseph, Bernard, and Father Robert White, and by her sister, Mary Ellen Brown. She is survived by her nephew, Terence …

Judith Helen (Wallaert) Knepple, age 82, of Goshen, and a former longtime Sturgis resident, passed away early Sunday afternoon, October 6, 2024, at the Laurels of Goshen. She was born September 16, 1942, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Harry and Gwendolyn (Carrier) McQuiston. Judy resided in Goshen for the past 6 years coming from Lofton, Nevada. She also …

A 33-year-old Kalamazoo woman recently won a $2 million top prize in a Michigan Lottery scratch-off game. The woman purchased the winning ticket at Hoffman’s Corner Store, 5905 S. Westnedge Ave., in Portage. The game, Colossal Cashword, costs $30 per ticket. The woman’s ticket featured the maximum 10 words, the quantity needed to collect the game’s top prize. Lottery officials …