Jackson Scott Crager, age 2, of Jones, died on Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home from injuries sustained in an accident. He was born May 18, 2021 in Auburn, IN a son of Lyndy Crager and Joshua Robertson. Jackson aka “Baby Shark” was the definition of all boy, loving to be outside, working with his Dad and family around …

Light breezes balanced out the bright sunshine for the 2023 Mackinac Bridge Walk today, and those near-perfect conditions deserve at least some of the credit for the biggest crowd seen in several years. “With roughly 35,000 people from across Michigan and beyond joining us for the bridge walk, this is the largest crowd we’ve seen since 2016 when 45,000 people …

Ruth Herndon Jones, age 93, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Optalis (formerly Heartland) Healthcare in Three Rivers.  She was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on June 11, 1930 the daughter of the late Marshall and Sara Jane (Calvin) Herndon. She was a licensed practical nurse and provided in-home care to many in the Three Rivers area. Ruth’s …

After years of budgeting and several months of planning, St. Joseph County Road Commission officials are preparing for a months-long closure of the Langley Covered Bridge. Agency manager John Lindsey said the county icon will undergo the most comprehensive restoration in its history starting this month and lasting through the end of the year. Lindsey said the work is expected …

An Elkhart woman died last week in a single-vehicle crash in Cass County’s Newberg Township. State police were called Tuesday to the intersection of Corey Lake Road and County Line Road. Investigators concluded the driver, a 26-year-old man from Jones, lost control of the vehicle he was driving. The vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Both occupants …

Community Action’s inaugural “Whack for Warmth” golf outing raised nearly $30,000. Proceeds will be used to help keep families warm this winter. The nonprofit had previously relied on its annual “Walk for Warmth” to raise money for utility assistance in a five-county service area that includes St. Joseph County. The event was held Aug. 5 at Squirrel Hollow Golf Course …

White Pigeon Township will host an event to benefit its bookmobile fundraiser. “Martinis and Murder” will take place starting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Tomahawk Tavern. A limited number of tickets will be made available and are $10 each. They can be purchased through the website Eventbrite. Any remaining tickets on Nov. 15 will be sold for $15 at …

There have been many questions concerning the current situation at the Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170 in Three Rivers. The Legion has been closed for several weeks due to a water problem at the Legion. It seems that the well that supplies water for the Legion is out of service. Without water, the Legion cannot be open for obvious reasons. …

Maynard V. Miller, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 1, 2023 at his Mendon home surrounded by his family. He will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, and grandfather who could always be relied upon to help out and could bring smiles with his sense of humor. Born to the late …

William Glenn Barr, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 31, 2023 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born August 20, 1958 in Coldwater, son of the late Robert and Phyllis (Fitch) Barr. Bill resided in Sturgis since 2003 coming from Coldwater. His early life was spent in Bronson where he was a graduate …