“Today has been the hardest day of me and my family’s life as my beautiful, kind, caring, and most amazing mother lost her battle with cancer. I cannot put into words the emotions running through my mind. She was always willing to help anyone who needed it and accepted people no matter where they came from. She even found a …

Alexander Bucio Cardenas, age 18, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, August 3, 2024, in Sturgis due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 23, 2006, in Sturgis, son of Ricardo Bucio Perez and Gloria Cardenas Gomez. Alexander was a lifelong Sturgis resident and was currently employed by Dexter Axle Company in Angola. He was a …

Lorraine Marie (Avery) Griner “Gramme” of Jones having obtained the age of 96 years, 8 months and 3 days, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, August 1st, 2024. Lorraine was born to Earl and Helene (Knapp) Avery on November 29th, 1927 at the Avery Farm. Lorraine graduated High School in 1945 from Three Rivers …

An 18-year-old Sturgis man was killed in a Saturday morning crash at the intersection of South Nottawa Street and Bogen Road, according to the Sturgis Department of Public Safety. A passenger car was reportedly eastbound on Bogen Road when it pulled into the path of a southbound pickup. The driver of the passenger car was killed in the crash. The …

An out-of-state woman was rescued from a vehicle after she drove it into a lake last week in White Pigeon Township. Authorities said the Las Vegas woman likely suffered a medical condition prior to the incident, which occurred around 9 a.m. Friday. Troopers said they were told by witnesses the minivan sped through an intersection without stopping and into a …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident at a location in Sturgis Township. According to a department media release, troopers responded last month to the 70000 block of M-66. Authorities confirmed the incident took place during the overnight hours between July 12 and 13. No additional information was included in the release.

A tip through a citizens’ hotline resulted in the arrest last week of a Three Rivers man who was out on bond following drug-related charges. Southwest Enforcement Team, Three Rivers Police, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police troopers combined resources that led to the arrest of 41-year-old Jeremy May. May was out on bond from a previous …

Welcome to August. This week in history, the following events were noteworthy: The US Coast Guard was established August 4, 1790. The Purple Heart Medal was created on August 7, 1782. The Vietnam War began August 7, 1964. Next week, on August 14, we’ll celebrate the ending of World War II, when the Empire of Japan surrendered on this date …

Fred A. Myers, age 79, of LaGrange, died Friday, August 2, 2024, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born on January 1, 1945, in Sturgis to Lyle “Curly” and Velta (Carpenter) Myers. Fred was a business owner for many years, owning and operating Myers Milk Hauling for 30 years. After hauling milk, he went to work for Ferrellgas …

Barbara Ann Lewis, age 86, of Bronson, passed away at the North Woods Village in Kalamazoo on Friday, August 2, 2024. Barbara was born on July 7, 1938, in Bronson, a daughter to the late  Elwood and Juanita (Hartup) Lewis. Barbara graduated from Colon High School as  a member of the class of 1956. She then earned a Bachelor and …