Paul William Prey of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the age of 76 from complications of dementia.  Paul was born in Kalamazoo on October 22, 1946 and raised in Portage.  A graduate of the University of Michigan, and an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, he took great pride in his 35 years working as an automotive …

February’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by nine-tenths of a percent from January. 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 5.9 percent in January to 5 percent in February. In addition, Cass County also experienced a drop in its unemployment figures from …

A number of recreational vehicles were reported stolen from a location in White Pigeon Township. State police said the vehicles were stolen between last Tuesday and Thursday (March 28 and March 30) from a location in the 60000 block of U.S. 131. The RVs are described as gray and white Arctic Wolf and Milestone fifth-wheel campers.

White Pigeon Township Library has announced the return of its popular “Summertime Tunes” music series. Five performances are scheduled for June and July. The lineup: June 21, The Whistle Pigs, performers of crowd-pleasing music. June 28, RockDogs, whose genre centers on classic rock. July 5, Orquesta Ritmo, a band specializing in salsa music. July 12, country/western band Brenda Loomis Band. …

A major north-south road in Kalamazoo County will be under construction starting today. Kalamazoo County Road Commission officials said South Sprinkle Road will be subject to asphalt milling and resurfacing between Kilgore Road and I-94 through June 23. In addition, work crews plan to make ramp upgrades, and focus on curb, gutter and storm-sewer improvements. In addition, Sprinkle Road will …

If you are an investor, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 25 and make reservations to attend a “Lunch and Learn” event at the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Event Center, located at 1116 North Main Street in Three Rivers. The luncheon runs from Noon until 1PM and is sponsored by Morgan Stanley Investment Management. The …

Christopher James Boland, age 81, of Burr Oak, passed away Friday afternoon, March 31, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born May 14, 1941 in Springfield, Illinois son of the late Rev. Christopher H. T. and Rachel J. (Ekre) Boland. Chris resided in Sturgis since 1969 coming from Eaton Rapids. His early life was spent in Illinois, …

Robert Eugene Wilson, Jr., son of Robert E. (Kathy) Wilson Sr. and Sue A Moses, died on March 26,2023 at the age of 44.  He was born on March 23, 1979. He is survived by his wife Amanda (Richey) Wilson and their 7 children. Son Robert E. (Bubba) Wilson III of Elkhart, Daughters Tatayana & Lexy, Sons Edward (Eddie), Christopher …

Wanda Joyce Evans, age 62, of Sturgis and formerly of Three Rivers, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born in Marion, IN, on March 10, 1961, the daughter of the late Thomas and Eunice (Cameron) Moreland. She lived in Three Rivers for many years where she enjoyed raising her children. She also lived in …

Richard “Dick” Masse, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2023.  Dick was born on December 31, 1942, to Ambrose & Edna Masse. He was born and raised in Elkhart, and is the oldest of two children. In 1961 he attended a concert at Elkhart High School where he met someone special. While at the …