Three Rivers First United Methodist Church has been added to the list of daytime warming/cooling centers in St. Joseph County. Anyone seeking relief from the elements is able to come inside 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Friday, 11:30 to 3 Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 3 o’clock Sundays. Other times will be made available when circumstances are considerably …

A longstanding holiday tradition in Sturgis continued last week. The annual Holiday Boots and Shoes event took place Tuesday at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Sponsored by Sturgis Kiwanis and Sturgis Elks, Holiday Boots and Shoes allows area children whose family have fallen on hard times to receive needed footwear to last through the winter months. In addition, children …

A number of courthouse employees in St. Joseph County attended a memorial and dedication ceremony last week for former assistant prosecutor Melissa Hallack. The 45-year-old Mendon woman died May 30 after the vehicle she was driving was struck head-on by a drunken driver during an early morning crash on Silver Street in Mendon Township. Thursday’s gathering at the St. Joseph …

This is the last call for potential donations to support St. Joseph County United Way and its annual coat drive. The public is invited to drop off new or gently used coats. In addition, the agency is collecting new or gently used boots and gloves. New items can be dropped off at the Centreville-based agency between 8 a.m. and 4 …

If you haven’t already heard, as of this date, I still have not had my by-pass surgery. It seems that the people at Priority Health have not communicated with each other and as a result, have not approved my surgery. Therefore, we are playing the “waiting game”. My surgeon has been almost as upset as I am. Meanwhile, please enjoy …

On Friday morning, December 13th 2024, Thomas Lloyd Bliss, Sr., while surrounded by his family, departed us to join and meet his Heavenly Father face to face. He has left his loved ones with countless special memories to hold onto and a great legacy that will continue for generations to come. He was born on September 11th, 1945 in Saginaw …

Linda D. Giggy, age 77, a lifelong Sturgis resident, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Waters of LaGrange. She was born April 12, 1947 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Don Tuttle and Doris (Woods) Besser. On September 7, 1965 in Sturgis, she married Warren Giggy. Linda was a graduate of Sturgis High School and had been …

Frances Jean Wells, age 93, of Burr Oak, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 13, 2024, at her home. She was born June 11, 1931, in Sturgis, daughter of the late Clarence and Marie Jenny (Hagadorn) Wellington. Mrs. Wells resided most of her life in Burr Oak and was a graduate of Burr Oak High School. On June 25, 1949, …

Dorothy Marie Bean, age 83, of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 4, 1941 in Bloomingdale, the daughter of Camilla A. and Dorothy L. (Ulane) LaViolette, and attended Bloomingdale schools. She later moved to Bangor. Dorothy loved walking to the river and sitting and watching the wildlife. She …

Daniel Howard Langdon, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1941 in Owosso, the son of Earl H. and Mildred P. (Elkins) Langdon, and came to Three Rivers from Ypsilanti. Dan worked for General Motors/American Axle in tool and die. He loved travel, …