Vicksburg Village Council member Denny Olsen recently expressed concern about two intersections in the area that he said feature an inordinate number of crashes. During trustee comments at the end of the council’s Aug. 19 meeting, Olsen said he addressed the Kalamazoo County Road Commission Board in July regarding Sprinkle Road and TU Avenue. Meanwhile, Olsen said he’s aware of …

Carolyn F. Roberts was born April 24, 1943 in Three Rivers and passed away on April 14, 2024, 10 days before her 81st birthday. She was the oldest daughter of James and Francis (Brown) Shively. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1960 with honor. Carolyn’s typing, shorthand, and grammar skills earned her the distinction as the top student …

Judith I. Harvey, age 78, of Sherwood, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Judith was born on August 13, 1946 in Alpena, a daughter to the late Alexander and Velma (Gusler) Mousseau. On August 30, 1965, Judith married Raymond L. Harvey, in Centreville. Raymond preceded her in death on March 24, 2007. Surviving Judith are …

Anita R. Nystrom, age 86, of Colon, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Anita was born on April 5, 1938, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Kenneth and Alice (Snook) Lahrke. Anita was a graduate of Colon High School. On April 26, 1958, Anita married her husband of 64 years John D. …

Donald Scott Eaton, age 63, of Eben Junction, Michigan, and former longtime Sturgis resident, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2024, at London Heathrow Airport in London, England. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 3rd at the Covered Bridge Farm County Park, 56705 Covered Bridge Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093 where funeral services celebrating …

A 32-year-old Sturgis man died following a crash Monday. Michigan State Police troopers responded at 7 a.m. to an area of U.S. 12 near Shimmel Road. Authorities said the man was driving a motorcycle westbound when he attempted to pass two vehicles – a passenger car and a semi. While passing the semi, the motorcycle struck an eastbound vehicle head-on. …

St. Joseph County Grange Fair is offering a discounted rate on admission tickets through August. The Flex-Pass rate is $50 through Aug. 30. The cost is $60 starting Sept. 1. Meanwhile, an early-bird special is in place through Sept. 15 and offers a savings of $42. The $120 deal includes seven admission passes and one adult grandstand ticket to each …

Colon Community Historical Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary next month. From 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 8, historical society volunteers will oversee museum tours. Meanwhile, guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy old-fashioned music. The historical society museum is at 219 N. Blackstone St.

Todd D. Huggett, age 52, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Sturgis Hospital. Todd was born on December 7, 1971, in Coldwater, a son to Ron Huggett and Debra Kimble. Todd was currently employed at Elkhart Trailer in Middlebury. Surviving Todd is his wife Janet Huggett of Colon, children: Ronnie Huggett of Three Rivers, Jessica …

Susan Colleen Bartman, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning, August 25, 2024, at her home. She was born September 14, 1954, in Jackson, Michigan, daughter of William and Beverly Jean (Drake) Marrion. Susan resided in Sturgis since 2021 coming from Jackson. She was a graduate of Michigan Center High School with the class of 1972 and furthered …