Kimberly Ann Matlock, age 64, of Three Rivers, passed away at Ascension Borgess Medical Center on October 3, 2024. She was born in Marion, IN on October 11, 1959 the daughter of John and Clara (Chamberlain) Matlock. Kim attended Centreville Schools and later on obtained her general education degree as a Bulldog. She was a talented artist who created masterpieces …

Here’s a look at October’s Fresh Food Distributions in St. Joseph County. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, east of Centreville on M-86, hosts the first distribution. It starts at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Meanwhile, First Presbyterian Church on Lakeview Avenue in Sturgis will oversee the following distribution. It is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday. Railroad Park in Burr Oak hosts the next event. …

A veteran teacher at Congress School in Sturgis was named the recipient of the 2024 John E. Oster Award for Excellence in Teaching. Presented by the Sturgis Area Community Foundation, the award went to Lesley Starkey. Starkey, a Title I special-education teacher, was nominated by her peers. Nominees were reviewed by a committee comprised of community members and Sturgis Public …

Last week’s twice-a-year collection of household hazardous waste and electronics recycling was on par with the quantity of items collected in previous years. Pat Kulikowski, secretary of the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Committee, said Wednesday’s event generated the collection of 1,267 tires, about 10,000 pounds of household hazardous waste, more than 14,000 pounds of electronics, 3,000 pounds of paint …

Last week I had the privilege to meet with a group of writers. They are not as well known as they should be, but I feel with some experience and guidance, their names will be right up there with Steinbeck, O”Reilly and King. These writers get guidance and support from each other. They all love what they do and I …

Mary Margaret Dunlap, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 21 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital following a brief illness with her husband of 58 years by her side.  She was born on September 4, 1942 in Mishawaka to John and Mary Friedman.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.  She is survived by her husband …

James W. “Jay” Hoshaw, age 61, of Sturgis, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home.  He was born on April 10, 1963. In honoring Jay’s wishes cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Memorial donations would be appreciated to Hackman Family Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 9, Sturgis, MI 49091 to help with expenses.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tamera Joyce (Hargett) Campbell on September 24, 2024 at the age of 49. She was born on December 2, 1974.  She was an amazing and compassionate woman who lived with a purpose and fire of conviction that inspired everyone around her. Born on 12/2/74 in Sturgis, Tami grew up …

Richard L. “Rick” Grim, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away on August 26, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born February 19, 1954, in Sturgis, son of Jack W. and Joan (Maystead) Grim. Rick was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1972, furthering his education at Western …

St. Joseph County’s new county clerk was sworn in earlier this week. With the September resignation of nine-year clerk Lindsay Oswald, clerk-elect Gina Everson was sworn-in by Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman during a brief ceremony Monday morning. Everson, a lifelong Mendon-area resident, was uncontested in the August primary. By virtue of winning that election, Everson was in line to …