In an effort to keep up with training in real-life situations, staff at Sturgis Hospital took part in a mock hazmat situation earlier this month. The simulated situation took place in a local corn field, where a handful of teenagers were detasseling. In the mock scenario, a crop duster was not notified of the workers being on location and sprayed …

Michael A Thomas, age 62, of Constantine, died on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 following an extended illness. He was born on July 12, 1962 in Elkhart, the Son of Richard W and Julia Maxine (Kramer) Thomas. Michael was a resident of Elkhart for 10 years, and Constantine and White Pigeon all of his adult life. Graduate of White Pigeon High …

Richard W. Sanford, age 64, of White Pigeon, died on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 17,1960 in Sturgis, the son of Richard E. and Joy D. (Hershey) Sanford. He lived most of his life in White Pigeon, and Sidnaw, MI 20 years. He was a graduate of White Pigeon High School in 1978 …

Helen Sophia Baker, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born January 24, 1943, in Chicago, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Barber) Rank. Helen resided in Sturgis most of her life. She married Dennis Leon Baker who preceded her in death January 4, 2023. Helen retired from …

A suspect in a Kalamazoo County carjacking incident over the weekend was eventually taken into custody in Three Rivers. Police chief Scott Boling said officers used an automated license plate reader system to get a detailed description of the stolen vehicle. A St. Joseph County Deputy observed the stolen vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver fled …

A Vandalia man was thrown from his motorcycle after it struck a deer in the road in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 5 p.m. Saturday to Mt. Zion Street, near Kessington Road, related to a single-vehicle crash. Investigators said Charles Allen, 68, was traveling west on Mt. Zion Street when his motorcycle struck …

Mendon Police Department is investigating a break-in last week at a bank north of the village’s downtown district. Officers were notified shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday that a male suspect used a rock to gain entry into the Southern Michigan Bank and Trust, according to officials. The bank is in the 100 block of North Nottawa Street. Officers arrived to …

Organizers of the 2024 St. Joseph County Grange Fair expect before the end of the week to have attendance figures for the eight-day event, which concluded Sunday. Aside from rain Sunday, the 2024 fair experienced good weather, solid 4-H participation and strong attendance Friday and Saturday. Fair officials said nightly grandstand events were also well-attended. Michigan’s second-to-last county fair returns …

A reminder that this Saturday, September 28, the Centreville Lions Club will sponsor a pancake breakfast at the Nottawa Community School, 26438 M-86, in Nottawa. All donations will benefit the Nottawa Community School. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some great pancakes, while at the same time support the Nottawa Community School and the Centreville Lions Club. Come out …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of multiple items from a construction site in Lockport Township. Investigators said the incident took place between 1 p.m. Monday and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 18000 block of South Fisher Lake Road. Multiple items were damaged or stolen from the property, including items containing copper wiring, authorities said.