Rae N. Coats, 85, of Tiffin, Ohio, and formerly of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at St. Francis Home in Tiffin. Rae was born September 11, 1938, in Van Buren, Indiana, to the late Robert and Lois (Pochant) Bradford. She married Nathan L. Coats and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2023. Survivors include her …

Tires, fishing gear, and a fair amount of bottles and cans were retrieved last weekend from Swan Creek and a small stretch of the St. Joseph River. The 2.5-mile route Saturday in Colon was the first of the St. Joseph County Conservation District’s four river cleanup events this summer. It marks the agency’s 14th year overseeing river cleanups Eric Pretzlav, …

Three significant pieces of Vicksburg’s budget puzzle were addressed by Village Council members during a special meeting June 24. Fiscal year 2024-25 funding related to major and local streets, Angels Crossing Golf Course and employee compensation were addressed by Village Manager Jim Mallery. Regarding employee compensation, Mallery proposed a 4 percent salary increase for village treasurer Michelle Morgan, clerk Christian …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigation a breaking-and-entering incident in Constantine Township. According to a department media release, troopers were dispatched to the 10000 block of North River Road. Troopers were advised that the incident occurred between 2 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A lock and chain-link fence were cut, but no items were stolen, authorities said.

Postseason awards were handed out by Michigan Softball Coaches Association following the conclusion of the state tournament last week. A pair of local teams were well-represented with more than one honoree on the First Team for their respective divisions. Both Bronson and Mendon were awarded three players each. Bronson’s Ashlynn Harris (pitcher), Brealyn Lasky (first base) and Lydia Wells (catcher) …

David Allan Sziede of Marcellus, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and community member, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on November 19, 1951 in Three Rivers, David was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Patricia Thompson, with whom he shared 40 joyous years of marriage. He was also preceded in death …

Cathy Jo Hayes, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born July 27, 1955 in Logansport, Indiana, the daughter of Andy and Barbara J. (Secrest) Ammerman. Cathy Jo resided most of her life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of …

Blanche Elaine Augerbright, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, June 24, 2024, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born September 3, 1931. Blanche worked at Arch Workshop in Sturgis and had a true love of cats. She is survived by her many friends, including Mary (Rick) Oman and Virginia (Brad) Jordan both of Sturgis, and all …

Ella (Stage) Pierucki, age 94, of Sturgis, dispensed her last bit of wisdom surrounded by countless numbers of family and friends on Monday, June 24, 2024. Ella was born on September 19, 1929, in the midst of the great depression in the boom town (iron ore was discovered there in the 1870s) of Ironwood, Michigan located in the Upper Peninsula. …

Undersheriff Jason Bingaman wishes to make residents aware of a scam that started on the east side of the state and has now reached St. Joseph County. Bingaman said deputies responded Friday to the 60000 block of M-66 in Colon Township to investigate a possibly stolen skid steer. Investigators found the scam involves individuals renting equipment from stores such as …