Ronald L. Heath, age 95, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on February 1, 2025.  He was born on May 26, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the son of Harry and Lillian (Bush) Heath.  He attended school in the Kalamazoo area; after school he would began working at Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company.  While employed there Ronald was drafted by the United States …

Coldwater Police officers arrested two people over the weekend stemming from an issue related to the discharge of pepper spray. According to authorities, officers were summoned at 11 p.m. Saturday to a location on South Monroe Street after fielding a report of pepper spray used on subjects who were not identified. The two people arrested are charged with aggravated assault. …

Constantine Village Council members agreed last week to pursue a state grant through the state’s “MI Neighborhood” program. During their Feb. 3 council meeting, municipal officials decided to pursue what could amount to up to $400,000. Clayton Lyczynski, St. Joseph County Human Resources Commission housing coordinator, said the Michigan State Housing Development Authority still has $11 million of a $30 …

Cass County Sheriff’s Department deputies last week arrested two people on drug-related offenses stemming from separate incidents. In the first case, the agency received a search warrant for a home on Louise Avenue in Dowagiac. Deputies said they found methamphetamine and meth paraphernalia inside the residence. Authorities said a 43-year-old man was taken into custody. Meanwhile, on the same day, …

Branch County Sheriff’s Department deputies recently recovered weapons and drugs at a Coldwater Township residence. Items retrieved include multiple firearms, stolen property and a significant quantity of methamphetamine, investigators said. Occupants of the home are expected to be charged with possession of stolen property, possession of drugs with intent to deliver and firearms-related offenses, sheriff Fred Blankenship said.

A business new to downtown Colon opened to a large and enthusiastic crowd over the weekend. Farrand Hall Bakery has opened at 214 E. State St. Opening-day sales were strong and community sentiment seemed to reflect a positive vibe for having such a business in the village’s downtown district. Farrand Hall also has a market storefront at 113 E. State …

Roger G. Spillers, age 86, of Colon, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home on Palmer Lake. Roger was born on May 13, 1938, in Fort Wayne, a son to the late Donald Spillers and Garnett Roth. Roger attended Central High School in Fort Wayne. Roger had made his home in Colon since 1979, coming from Fort …

This Friday, February 14, is Valentines Day. We should let our loved ones how much they mean to us everyday, but Valentines Day is special. For that person closest to your heart, treat them with flowers, a special gift, dinner out, or a couple of Hershey bars. Above all, tell them that you love them and will be there for …

Ralph “Jerry” Burkhead, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, February 8, 2025, at Edgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. He was born February 4, 1948 in Sturgis, son of the late Ralph M. “Hap” and Eulalia M. “Pat” (Houser) Burkhead. Jerry was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1968. …

Herbert G. Steffey, age 92, of Mendon, passed away at is home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1932 in Little Shoal, Kentucky the son of Willie and Mary (Chaney) Steffey. Herbert honorably served his country with the United States Army. Following his army days, he married Susan Misener on …