Judith A. Holtz of Sturgis, passed away on December 12th, 2005, at Sturgis Hospital following a sudden illness. She was 50 years of age. Judith was born in Three Rivers on July 27, 1955. She graduated from Three Rivers High School and later attended Glen Oaks Community College. Judith served in the United States Army, and we honor her for …

A Three Rivers man was injured in a two-vehicle crash earlier this week in Cass County’s Volinia Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of Decatur Road and Marcellus Highway in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said 43-year-old South Bend resident Jocylyn Vanfleeren was driving north on Decatur Road and …

Undersheriff Jason Bingaman led an awards event last week recognizing law-enforcement across St. Joseph County. During the July 3 event, Bingaman presented “Employee of the Month” awards to deputies Brooke Bingaman, Veronica Hoggard, Devantae Jennings, Kevin Penn, Jesse Raymond, Spencer Schrader and Ethan Warren. Meanwhile, Bingaman gave lifesaving awards to Deputy Zach Radtke and White Pigeon Police Officer Matt Hanson.

A recent economic and investment analysis concluded that Glen Oaks Community College significantly contributes to both the local economy and the lives of its students, according to a comprehensive study conducted for the fiscal year 2021-22. The study, leveraging data from GOCC’s academic and financial reports and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau, …

Kevin Kroehler, case manager for the Salvation Army in Sturgis, said clarification is in order regarding services provided and not provided by the agency. He said the office has been receiving phone calls from people under the impression Salvation Army either covers the cost of car repairs or offers a car-repair service. Kroehler wishes to set the record straight by …

Arthur Lavern “Art” Keller Jr., age 43, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 17, 1980 in Kalamazoo, the son of Arthur L. and Penny (McWatters) Keller, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1999. The owner of Keller Roofing, Art …

Bruce Edward Gay, age 68, of Sturgis, and former resident of Elkhart County, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2024, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born February 4, 1956, in Goshen, son of the late Franklin Rex and Vera June (Landgraff) Gay. Bruce enjoyed coloring and drawing. No services are planned. He is survived by his guardian …

Shelly M. Scherer, age 68, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 29, 1955, in Coldwater, daughter of Raymond and Mary (McNabb) Bauder. Shelly resided most of her life in Sturgis. She was a homemaker and enjoyed puzzles, watching soap operas, and loved time spent with her family. …

Matthew John Miller Sr., age 62, a lifelong Sturgis resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home. He was born January 18, 1962 in Sturgis, a son to the late Carlson Vaughn and Mary Eunice (Timm) Miller.  After his parents passing, Matthew was raised from an early age by foster parents Richard “Dick” Prather and Phyllis …

Ronald Eugene Kline, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at The Sparrow House in Sturgis. He was born June 9, 1936 in Three Rivers, the son of Earl and Dorotha (Hunter) Kline, and graduated from Three Rivers High School. While in high school, Ron met the love of his life Gwendolyn “Joyce” Marvin, and the …