Maude L Denny, age 82, of Constantine, died on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Edgewood Health and Rehab in Three Rivers. She was born December 9, 1941 in South Bend, a daughter of Donald and Esther (Fairbanks) Fink. Maude graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend. On June 13, 1973 she married Edwin G. Denny, Jr., in Anderson, …

The estimated $7.7 million renovation of the county courts building highlights what to expect from St. Joseph County government in the coming 12 months. The 50-year-old courts building houses circuit, district and probate/family court operations. The courts building is at the south end of the courthouse campus and connected to the county’s historic courthouse by an interior breezeway. A portion …

November’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by more than a full percentage point from October. Figures from the monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget show St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate fell from 4.6 percent in October to 3.5 percent in November. The county’s November rate from a year earlier was an even …

The Lake Michigan city of Muskegon is now port of call for three cruise ships, attracting vessels used for so-called luxury cruising that started on the Great Lakes six years ago. WGVU reports the financial impact for Muskegon has been positive. Cindy Larsen, president of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, said it is estimated the city netted about $700,000 …

Welcome to 2024. May your worst day this year outshine your best day of 2023. May we all have more love for each other and care more about each others feelings than we ever have before. My doctor has told me many times that I should drink more water. By doing so, I would be a healthier person. It’s no …

Suzi Lee French, age 58, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Suzi was born on July 9, 1965, in Coldwater, a daughter to the late Leon and Jennie (Curtis) French. Suzi was a graduate of Colon High School with the class of 1984. Suzi lived in Colon her entire life. She worked at …

Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said. The explosion happened before 4 p.m. in Northfield Township, about 45 miles west of Detroit. The structure was destroyed, leaving only the basement, Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell told reporters Saturday. The blast, which could be heard …

Brenda Lee Bertrem, age 65, of Constantine, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at her home. She was born in Bremerhaven, Germany on April 18, 1958, a daughter of Kenneth and Elsie (Siebel) Hoople. Brenda attended Oregon High School in Oregon, IL. She married Thomas Guentert in May of 1975 in Oregon, IL. He preceded her in death on …

Martha Rae “Marty” Wheeler, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 26, 2023 at her home. She was born on March 23, 1942 in Sturgis. Marty resided in the Sturgis area nearly her entire life, and was a member of the Sturgis High School class of 1960. On May 28, 1960 she married the love of her life …

Garry Lee Rawlings, age 87, of Howe, Indiana passed away unexpectedly late Monday evening, December 25, 2023 at his home. He was born January 7, 1936 in Jacksonville, Illinois son of the late John and Gertrude (Oxley) Rawlings. Garry resided in Howe since 1981 coming from Sturgis where he lived for many years. His early life was spent in Franklin, …