Betty G. Shook, age 89, of Colon, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Betty was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on July 8, 1934, a daughter to the late Herbert and Bernice (Johnson) Brotherwood. Betty was a graduate of Hoaglin-Jackson High School as a member of the class of 1952. On March …

This month is filled with days of remembrance. Eighty years ago, June 6, 1944, allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and the invasion of Europe began; On Friday, June 14, 1775. the United States Army was founded. We celebrate this day as “Flag Day”; Sunday, June 16, is Father’s Day; Wednesday, June 19 is National Independance Day; Thursday, June …

Melissa Ann Hallack, age 44, of Mendon, passed away Thursday morning, May 30, 2024, in Mendon Township due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born August 23, 1979 in Sturgis, daughter of Michael and Debra (Riddle) Hohn. Melissa had just recently moved to Mendon. She was born and raised in Sturgis and had also lived in Scotts …

Mark Allen Fenton, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away on May 24, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born July 31, 1963, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of Clarence J. and Yvonne M. (Follis) Fenton. Mark had resided in Sturgis for over 25 years, coming from Sherwood. He had been employed as a welder at Grumman Olson in …

A 45-year-old Mendon woman died Thursday morning in a two-car crash in Mendon Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called around 8 a.m. to Silver Street, just north of Pinhook Road, in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators determined that a 24-year-old man from Hillsdale County was driving north on Silver Street, where his vehicle struck head-on a car …

Due to Thursday’s passing of assistant prosecutor Melissa Hallack, a candidate forum that was to include the three contestants for St. Joseph County prosecutor Thursday evening was postponed. Hallack died in a two-vehicle crash in Mendon Township around 8 a.m. Thursday. The re-scheduled session starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Glen Oaks Community College. In addition to prosecutor’s office candidates, …

Centreville Public Schools invites the public to attend a ceremonial groundbreaking of an addition to its elementary school. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. June 10. The ceremonial groundbreaking marks the beginning of construction of a new lunch room and music room, which will be added to the north end of the building. A welcome speech will be made …

Magic City Grill Fest is accepting competitors for its June 22 cook-off in downtown Colon. The BBQ competition features three rounds, starting with ribs, followed by chicken and concluding with beef sliders. Tasters’ tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Meanwhile, entry is $100 per team. There will also be a cornhole tournament, tricycle races and a raffle …

It’s time for soccer!  I am a female, about two years old.  They call me “Cupcake”.  I know sit and shake, I love going for walks with my harness on.  Soft pillows, and soft blankets would make me a great couch potato to cuddle with.  My Docket number is 135-24 at the St. Jose[h County Animal Control Shelter located at …

A four-year member of the Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Board was sworn in earlier this month to the Vicksburg Village Council. Chad Kissinger, a 35-year-old Indiana native replaces Rick Holmes, who stepped down Jan. 29. Kissinger said his experience with the Parks and Recreation Committee – for which he has served as chairman since 2022 – was a good springboard …