Yearly Archives: 2024

Police investigate hit-and-run

Troopers from Michigan State Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred over the weekend in Calhoun County’s Sheridan Township. Investigators said the incident occurred between 4 and 6 a.m. Saturday in the 13000 block of 27 Mile Road. Authorities said the victim was walking south on 27 Mile Road when a vehicle struck the man and left the scene. …

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Delwin Buckhold, 93

Delwin Keith Buckhold, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. And as to his wishes cremation has taken place. He was born in Sturgis on July 14, 1931 the son of Delmore Lewis and Dorothy May (Clipfell) Buckhold. Delwin attended Three Rivers Schools and graduated with the class of 1949. He was a Veterinarian graduating from …

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Connie Frederick, 70

Connie Sue Frederick, affectionately known as “Mimi” to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4th, 2024, at the age of 70, surrounded by family at Arbor Rose Hospice in Kalamazoo.  Connie had unexpectedly fallen ill the week before her death and was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer that had spread throughout her body. Born in Coldwater on …

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Janice Haas, 79

Janice Haas, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation. She was born January 13, 1945 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Clifford and Marie (Sherry) Hartzell, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1963. Janice was a cook for many years at Happy Landing of Corey Lake, …

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Sturgis shed fire cause remains undetermined

Sturgis Department of Public Safety is continuing its investigation into a shed fire last week. According to a department media release, firefighters were called at 10:45 a.m. Thursday to a report of a structure fire in the 500 block of North Lakeview Avenue. First-arriving units found a backyard shed on fire, and flames dangerously close to a nearby garage and …

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Road commission continues work on Angling Road

St. Joseph County Road Commission this week will continue its work on a project in Nottawa Township. Agency officials said paving on North Angling Road starts today. It will cover a stretch from Centreville village limits to Butler Road. Paving will continue from Butler Road to Nottawa Road. Workers have already pulverized the original roadway in advance of this week’s …

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Sherry Townsend, 74

Sherry Nan Townsend, age 74, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at her home. Born on May 17, 1950, in Springfield, IL, she was the daughter of Frank and Laura (Jones) Townsend. Sherry graduated from Marcellus High School in 1968. She was a dedicated member of the Corinthian Chapter 123 Order of the Eastern Star and the …

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Richard Metty, 80

Richard Allen Metty, age 80, died in Three Rivers on Saturday, October 5, 2024. His family will receive friends on Friday, October 11, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Gene French officiating. …

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Ruth Wolgamood, 98

Ruth M Wolgamood, age 98, of White Pigeon, died on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers. She was born in Marcellus on October 27, 1925 the Daughter of Phillip and Edna (Roberts) Robinson. White Pigeon resident since 1968 coming from Constantine. She was employed in trailer manufacturing and Homemaker. She enjoyed her home, family …

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Mary Lovell, 61

Mary Maureen Lovell, age 61, of Mendon, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 5, 2024 surrounded by her family after battling a long illness. She was born in Sturgis on August 9, 1963 the daughter of Philip and Maureen (Carkenord) Cupp. Mary attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1982 graduating class. Mary was known for …

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