John C. “Jack” Hill, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away Friday afternoon, August 30, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born May 29, 1945, in Chicago, son of the late Charles and Veronica (Gilstrap) Hill. Jack resided in Sturgis since 2013 coming from Chicago, where he graduated from Chicago Vocational School in 1963. He furthered …

Marvin L. “Merv” Jarratt, Jr., age 70, of Sturgis, was called home to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 28, 1954, in Shelbyville, Michigan, the son of the late Marvin L. and Laila Agnes (DeCair) Jarratt, Sr. Merv resided in Sturgis since …

Wayne Allen Wagner, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village. He was born April 13, 1957 in Sturgis, a son to the late Raymond Paul and Kathleen Wagner. Wayne had been employed at ARCH Workshop and retired from Precision Speed where he had worked for several years. Wayne enjoyed going bowling, he loved …

August 26 was “National Dog Day”.  They treated me like a King.  I am Arlo and I am about two years old.  I am a one in a thousand nice dog.  I love walking with volunteers and rolling in the grass.  I am a little shy when I first meet new people.  I love dog treats and going for rides.  …

Michigan State Police troopers are appealing to the public for help in locating an electric bicycle stolen in Lockport Township. According to a department media release, troopers were dispatched to the 17000 block of South River Road in response to a citizen’s complaint. The bicycle, a Santa Monica electric bicycle, was stolen overnight between July 27 and 28.

A tradition more than a decade old returns next week in Three Rivers. The Three Rivers Woman’s Club 14th Labor Day Bridge Walk starts at 9 a.m. Monday and runs for a three-hour period. Participants in the free event are encouraged to start at the city’s farmers market pavilion in Scidmore Park. Event organizers said this year’s walk will include …

Great Start Collaboration of St. Joseph County, in conjunction with St. Joseph County United Way, has announced the return of its Conscious Discipline Parenting series. The course is designed to equip participants with the seven skills of conscious discipline: composure, assertiveness, encouragement, choices, empathy, positive intent and consequences. The in-person series is held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 …

Camp Eberhart officials recently provided an update on an ambitious project. Renovations at Dave’s House started in early spring. Some accomplishments include roof replacement, concrete poured on the back patio to make it ADA accessible, and the indoor/outdoor fireplace was replenished. Renovations will start back up in the fall. An open house will be scheduled for the public to check …

A Three Rivers man was injured in a two-vehicle crash earlier this week in Cass County’s Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of Pine Lake Street and Hess Road. Authorities said a motorcycle driven by 31-year-old Patrick Davis was northbound on Hess Road but failed to stop at the …

Objections raised by Commission on Aging representatives from Branch and St. Joseph counties potentially saved the Meals-On-Wheels and Congregate Meals food programs in both counties after a vote by the health agency board Thursday. Laura Sutter, director of the Area Agency on Aging for Branch and St. Joseph counties, recommended a 10% holdback in allocated grant funds for five programs …