A 43-year-old St. Joseph County man was arrested after sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant last weekend in Flowerfield Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies served the warrant at a residence in the 15000 block of North Street after authorities investigated activity involving controlled substances. The search yielded an undisclosed quantity of methamphetamine, three firearms and approximately $90,000 worth of …

White Pigeon Township Library made a major announcement this week regarding its ongoing fundraiser for a bookmobile. Director Perri Saunders said the $185,000 goal was met last month. She said the library is still accepting donations and hosting periodic fundraisers for bookmobile support. The truck and trailer are purchased, and awaiting graphics and specialized shelving. Saunders did not indicate when …

Kevin Kroehler, case manager for Sturgis Salvation Army, said the agency is accepting applications from people requesting donated Christmas toys through Nov. 1. The stated wants or needs are picked up by people interested in helping fulfill requests for children whose family is experiencing a hardship. Applicants may apply online at: saangeltree.org, or in person 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. …

Susan Kay Wheeler, age 73, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born in Vicksburg on July 9, 1951 the daughter of Carl and Verna (Nichols) Heath. On June 20, 2008 Susan married Don Wheeler at King’s Mill in Leonidas. Susan was a simple woman who enjoyed the simple things in life. …

Alissa Lorraine Jacobs, age 20, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Alissa was born on March 12, 2004 in Kalamazoo, a daughter to Mark and Lisa (Delp) Jacobs. Alissa was a graduate of Colon High School as a member of the class of 2022. She was currently employed at Midwest Tool in Sturgis …

A number of resources and amenities geared toward senior citizens are included in next week’s annual Project Connect. The event runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Fred Henningsen Show Arena at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. Though the event offers benefits for people of all ages, seniors might be interested in learning more about free medical …

Three Rivers Department of Public Services wishes to remind residents that it is in the second day of a four-day, door-to-door campaign to confirm water service line material inside homes. The effort is part of the “Get the Lead Out” program, in which the city is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency. The inspection requires a visual check of the …

Sturgis municipal officials said the city is attempting to secure grant funding to support a project at the municipality-owned hydroelectric dam near Centreville. During a recent city commission meeting, council members were presented with the latest details on an incentive grant offered through the Department of Energy. The city applied for the grant a year ago. Sturgis City Manager Andrew …

Jada Rovina Salisbury, age 55, of Centreville, passed away Monday evening, September 30, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born December 19, 1968, in Sturgis, daughter of Richard and Mary (McWatters) Keckler. Jada resided most of her life in Centreville. On August 30, 2014, she married Keith Salisbury, Jr. in Three Rivers. Jada was a dedicated wife …

Charles “Chuck” Grill, age 63, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home in Three Rivers. He was born on May 28, 1961, a son to Robert and Mavis (Hedleman) Grill in Milwaukee. He married his wife, Cheryl Straus on November 18, 1994 in Las Vegas. Chuck was an electrician by trade, working for over 30 years at …