Mark Richard Dobson, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home. He was born May 30, 1952 the son of Albert (Dick) R. Dobson and Evelyn (Guthrie) Zerfas in Lansing. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. His passion was often expressed in his wildlife art where he specialized in painting and drawing. After a …

Elizabeth “Bette” Lillian Lawrence, age 100, of Sturgis, passed away late Saturday evening, April 20, 2024 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born January 1, 1924, in Centreville, daughter of the late Raymond and Hilda (Lublow) Reed. Bette resided her whole life in the Centreville and Sturgis area and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the …

John Winifred Pennock, Jr., age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, April 17, 2024, at his home. He was born October 18, 1951, in Battle Creek, son of the late John Winifred and Bobbie Jean Elizabeth (King) Pennock, Sr. John resided in Sturgis for the past 19 years coming from Battle Creek. On April 13, 2003, he married Anna …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department has recognized five of its staff members as “Employees of the Year” recipients for 2023. Cpt. T.J. Baker said three road patrol deputies – Jeff Bingaman, Travis Miller and Zach Radtke – were involved in a case that warranted their consideration for the award. Baker declined to provide details about the case but noted the …

Investigators with Michigan State Police responded to a report of larceny last week in Constantine Township. Authorities said a deep-cycle marine battery was taken from a property in the 15000 block of Withers Road. Access to the item was gained through forced entry. This incident occurred between 6 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, troopers said.

Randy Lee Thomas, age 62, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born December 19, 1961 in Niles, the son of Harvel L. and Imogene M. (Looney) Thomas, and graduated from Niles High School with the Class of 1980. Randy worked as a sales manager at R&R Trailers, where he was an …

Jaymon Thomas McClain, age 26, of Mendon, ascended peacefully to Heaven on Wednesday, April 17, at 11:30 a.m. after a 20 month battle with a rare form of Leukemia. He was born October 26, 1997 to Raymond J. McClain and Sandra Minne. Jaymon narrowly began his life in intensive care with a host of lifelong medical challenges.  Jaymon attended Pathfinder …

St. Joseph County Prosecutor David Marvin and undersheriff Jason Bingaman have provided details related to the arrest of a man who allegedly sexually assaulted two girls under the age of 13. During a press conference Friday at the sheriff’s department training center, Marvin said Miguel Hernandez-Ruiz, a Mexican national, is charged with first-degree home invasion and two counts of first-degree …

Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke has announced he will not seek a third term to the county’s top law-enforcement post. Behnke started his career with the agency in 1987 as a deputy. He progressed to the roles of dispatch supervisor and subsequently as undersheriff. Behnke is in his eighth year as sheriff. According to a department media release, Behnke has …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny incident reported last week by the victim in Branch County’s Sherwood Township. According to a department media release, the incident occurred at a garage in the area of Oliverda Road. The incident took place on or after April 15 and was discovered by the owner April 18. Details related to what was …