Carole Marie Scoates, age 83, of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation. She was born April 16, 1940, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Nathan and Ruby (Krueger) Hancock. Carole worked as an RV delivery driver for Horizon Transport. She loved traveling and seeing the country. She delivered travel trailers all over the United …

Michael Ralph Best, age 66, of Jones, died peacefully on Saturday morning, April 13, 2024 in the comfort of his home in his family’s presence. His life began July 12, 1957 in Niles, born to Dave Best and Joan Kane. Mike loved riding his motorcycle.  He was a self-taught mechanic who could fix anything.  From cars and trucks to lawnmowers …

Mary Louise Krull, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away into the Lord Jesus’ arms on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born November 27, 1933 in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of Loy and Dixie (Johnson) Purcell, and graduated from Louisville Central High School with the Class of 1951. Mary worked in retail for 15 …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting incident over the weekend in Leonidas Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday to the 30000 block of Longnecker Road. Once on scene, deputies located a subject with a gunshot wound to his shoulder. The victim was airlifted from the scene. Meanwhile, authorities concluded the …

St. Joseph County Road Commission Board members plan to recognize five individuals who have had what agency officials said is a lasting impact on the organization’s mission. They are: Dave Allen, commissioner from 2011 through 2021 Rick Anderson, commissioner, 2007-2017 John Bippus, commissioner 2011-2020 Dave Yunker, commissioner 2006-2016 and Eric Shafer, commissioner since 2011 Agency officials said the five were …

Organizers of last month’s Three Rivers Area Mentoring’s annual walleye dinner and silent auction report the event was a success. The $17-per-person meal was held March 23. TRAM Executive Director Todd Bannon said more than $5,000 was raised after expenses. He said about 150 people took part and more than 80 items were donated for the silent auction. Proceeds from …

A Three Rivers teacher and a paraprofessional were recently recognized by the St. Joseph County Parent Advisory Committee. Young 5s teacher Brea Bennett was honored as PAC’s “Teacher of the Year,” while Nichole Sturwold was named “Support Staff Employee of the Year.” They received recognition April 8 at Andrews Elementary by PAC member Tawnya Fleckenstein. Bennett and Sturwold will be …

The First Church of God, 17398 M-86, Three Rivers, would like to invite everyone to their Indoor Yard Sale this Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20. Friday sale hours are from 9 AM until 4 PM and Saturday hours are from 9 AM until 2 PM. Come search for just the right treasure you may or may not need. …

David Alan Freeland, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, at his home following a brave battle with cancer. He was born July 1, 1955, in Sturgis, son of C. Alan and Betty June (Wright) Freeland. Dave was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1973. He furthered his …

Randy Eugene Taylor, age 69, of Evening Shade, Arkansas and a former long time Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1973, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 in Evening Shade, Arkansas. He was born February 21, 1955, in Sturgis to Charles and Joyce (Kipker) Taylor. Randy was a truck driver and served in the …