Thursday’s collection of household hazardous waste and electronics recycling was labeled “average” by event organizers. Pat Kulikowski, St. Joseph County Solid Waste Committee secretary, said the four-hour collection at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds got off to a strong start then slowed considerably around the halfway point. Initial figures show 8,000 pounds of household hazardous waste was collected, while about …

The Michigan Department of Transportation’s Chris Jacobs has issued the agency’s first update regarding the second phase of U.S. 131 construction. Work, which started April 15, is concentrated to an area that includes the village of Schoolcraft and an area north to Shaver Road. According to Jacobs, southbound lane closures and a detour are in place at the north end …

The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce has teamed with the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce to present a St. Joseph County Political Forum. The two-night event will feature candidates for a number of local races. The first, which will start at 5 p.m. May 29th, will showcase the two contestants for drain commissioner followed by candidates for the five-person …

Beverly L. King, age 66, of Muskegon, passed away at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital on Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1957 in Chicago, a daughter of Eugene and Shirley (Woulard) Haslerig Jr.  She graduated from Tilden High School in Chicago. Beverly worked in Chicago as a Restaurant Cook, and in housekeeping at the Hilton Hotel. …

Brenda Lynne Samson, age 76, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, April 29, 2024.  She was born in Three Rivers on September 25, 1947 the daughter of Shirley “Bill” and Veryl (VanNess) Batten. Brenda attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class. On December 17, 1966 she married Doug Samson at the …

Dennis “Oz” Komarck, age 83, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born in Battle Creek on April 27, 1941 the son of John and Mary Ann (Smith) Komarck. Oz attended high school at Battle Creek Central, during that time he was also a volunteer ambulance driver. On July …

Elaine Grace Helmuth, age 6, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Bronson Children’s Hospital in Kalamazoo. Elaine was born on July 21, 2017, in Topeka, Indiana, a daughter to Christy H. and Heather Sue (Borkholder) Helmuth. Elaine is survived by her parents: Christy H. and Heather Sue Helmuth of Sturgis, six siblings: Melissa Kay, Elizabeth Carol, Karl …

Michael Ray Hoff, age 50, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024, at the Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater. He was born January 28, 1974, in LaGrange County, Indiana son of the late Kirk and Gloria (Stutzman) Hoff. Mike resided in the Sturgis and LaGrange area his whole life. On December 31, 2010, he married Bonnie Hall in …

Pedrow Rolin, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away late Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born December 31, 1937, in Atmore, Alabama, son of the late Woodrow and Estelle (McGhee) Rolin. Pedrow resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area since 1979. On August 19, 1961 he married Margaret Fritsch in Antigo, …

A suspect accused of breaking into two Mendon homes was identified Tuesday, according to the Mendon Police Department. WWMT is reporting that although the suspect’s name is not being disclosed due to an active investigation, the 46-year-old Three Rivers man allegedly broke into a home on East Main Street around 3:30 a.m. Monday. He ran away, however, before deputies arrived. …