State Rep. Steve Carra will face a challenge from two candidates in the August primary for the 36th House District seat. With the filing deadline passing last week, Carra is seeking a third and final two-year term. Carra lists a Three Rivers apartment as his primary address. Meanwhile, Burr Oak Township resident Michael Malmborg and Sturgis’ Frank Perez have filed …

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters recently issued a media release centering on the United States Postal Service. He called the agency “absolutely critical” to the country and noted there are serious consequences if the service is disrupted. Peters said USPS is making significant changes to its processing and distribution network in several locations, including Michigan. He said the Upper Peninsula is …

If you are a fan of Jeopardy and enjoy participating in trivia games, here are some interesting facts about the Great Lakes you might want to jot down and remember for your next trivia gathering: Despite its massive size, Lake Superior is an extremely young formation by Earth’s standards. It’s only 10,000 years old. Lake Erie is the fourth-largest Great …

Frederick J. Good, age 85, of LaGrange, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. He was born March 5, 1939 in Battle Creek, a son to the late Carl J. and Leta R. (Palmateer) Good. On March 15, 1959 in Bronson, he married Norma Metzger and they resided in Bronson until 1987 when they moved to LaGrange. …

Strong winds proved to be a nemesis to firefighters attempting to extinguish a blaze at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds Saturday, according to Centreville Fire Chief Dave Miracle. One merchant barn, Building 42, was destroyed and two additional suffered exterior damage, he said. Central dispatch alerted Centreville Fire at 4:11 p.m. Miracle said he noticed flames on the roof and …

Eileen Bradley, age 99, of Colon, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at The Sparrow House in Sturgis. Eileen was born November 30, 1924, in Kendal, Westmorland, England, a daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Eveline Mary (Robinson) Pickthall. Eileen attended Kendal High, a private girls school. When the second World War broke out in 1939, every 18-year-old …

Julie Louise Young, age 66, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 5, 1958 in Manchester, Tenn., the daughter of Grady and Velvie (Burks) Walden. Julie enjoyed being outside and gardening. She enjoyed her grandchildren and grandbabies; she always enjoyed visitors and spending time with …

St. Joseph County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lindsay Oswald has opted to not seek re-election to a third, four-year term. Oswald, 44, said she withdrew her candidacy Thursday, leaving Mendon Township’s Gina Everson as the only Republican candidate for the position in the Aug. 7 primary election. Oswald succeeded 45-year county employee Pattie Bender as county clerk in June 2015. In …

Sturgis Mayor Frank Perez announced this week he is running for state representative. At the end of Wednesday’s meeting, Perez said he is running for state representative in the 36th District, which covers all of St. Joseph County and a portion of Cass County. The incumbent is Steve Carra. Perez said his decision to run has been part of an …

The 1922 City Directory shows 5 homes on North Andrews Street which runs south from the mill pond on the Rock(y) River to North Street (now West Michigan Avenue) with #112 vacant, #115 John Reiling, #118 Herbert Smith, #119 Arthur Wing, #123 Oscar Pierson. The 1968 Directory shows #108 Marguerite Cleland, #112 James and Jeffery Crabtree, #115 Harvey Ash, #118 …