St. Joseph County Road Commission has announced seasonal weight and speed restrictions on roads under the agency’s jurisdiction are in effect starting today. The so-called “frost law” is in place to help maintain the integrity of county roads that are especially vulnerable during the springtime freeze-thaw cycle. The weight and speed laws are not imposed on all-weather or Class A …

A Grand Rapids-based firm was awarded a three-year contract to aid Vicksburg with an effort to rebrand itself. During a recent meeting, council members approved a contract with The Image Shoppe. Village Manager Jim Mallery said the village back in December had requested proposals for rebranding and updating its website, as well as a wider and deeper look at the …

Glen Oaks Community College is announcing the inauguration of Bryan Newton as its ninth president. The investiture ceremony takes place at 10:30 a.m. March 21 at the college’s gymnasium. A reception will follow. Newton, who assumed the presidency last summer, succeeded David Devier. Newton brings more than two decades of experience in higher-education leadership. His commitment to student success, workforce …

Robert C. Seman, age 86, of LaGrange, died at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as the results of heart failure. Mr. Seman was born on May 26, 1938, in Union City, IN to Chester A. and Mary E. (McClain) Seman. Bob was a man who loved the Lord and had a servant’s heart, …

Donna D Lahrke, age 87, of Centreville, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at her home. She was born August 15, 1937 in Constantine, a daughter of Merrill and Olga (Ferguson) Dickerson. Donna graduated from Sturgis High School in 1955. On January 23, 1955, she married Kenneth Lahrke Jr. in Sturgis. He preceded her in death December 11, 2019. Donna …

Salomon Munoz, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday evening, February 26, 2025, at his home. He was born January 20, 1946, in El Pedregal, Michoacan, Mexico, son of the late Jose Munoz and Carmen Gonzales. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00, Monday, March 3rd at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis where the Funeral Mass …

Linda Sue Hoover, age 74, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, February 24, 2025, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. She was born October 9, 1950, in Sturgis, daughter of the late Joel Edward and Mary Susanne “Suzie” (Messner) Schram. Linda was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1969. In June of …

Steven Ray Gilbert, age 73, of Leonidas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Steven was born on March 9, 1951 in Kalamazoo, a son to the late Ray and Joyce (Rider) Gilbert. He was a graduate of Sturgis High School as a member of the class of 1969. Steve worked many years as warehouse supervisor for …

Elwood L. Rink, age 82, of White Pigeon, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 8, 1943 in Goshen, a son of Delbert and Lou Vena (Collinsworth) Rink. Elwood attended Constantine High School.  On March 10, 1962, he married Phyllis E. Jackson in Factoryville, MI. Elwood worked at several RV …

Carl M Carper, age 87, of Constantine, died at his home Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1938 in Sturgis, the Son of Melvin and Edith Rosemary (Will) Carper. Carl lived in the White Pigeon area all of his life. He was a graduate of White  Pigeon schools in 1956, attended college, and served in the …