A Vicksburg man died in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend in Fabius Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called Saturday, shortly before midnight, to an area on Corey Lake Road, east of Knevels Court, in response to a personal-injury crash. Deputies said 24-year-old Triston Bradshaw was driving a vehicle east on Corey Lake Road, where his vehicle lost …

An Elkhart man was hospitalized after he walked into traffic onto U.S. 131 in White Pigeon Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called shortly before 4:30 a.m. Monday to U.S. 131, south of Indian Prairie Road, in response to a car-versus-pedestrian incident. Investigators said a 40-year-old Three Rivers man was driving south on U.S. 131 when a 39-year-old Elkhart …

Marguerite Jean Miller, age 98, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, July 17, 2023, at her home. She was born October 7, 1924, in Centreville, daughter of the late John and Josephine (Hasbrouck) Bolender. Mrs. Miller resided in the Sturgis, Three Rivers, and Centreville areas her entire life, and was a graduate of Centreville High School. On February 16, 1946 …

It is with heartfelt sadness to announce the sudden, peaceful passing of Charlene Lois (Johnson) Chase, age 90, on January 24, 2023 in Naples, FL, surrounded by her children, Curtis, Sandra and Jennifer, and beloved poodle Hannah. She was born on September 7, 1932, in Oak Park, IL, to the late Frances Ann (Johnson) and Charles L. Johnson, owner of …

Nothing tastes better than burgers and dogs cooked on your outdoor grill. Whether you burn charcoal or propane, the meat always seems to taste a little better. Besides, the lady of the house appreciates you messing up the grill instead of her messing up the kitchen stove and heating up the entire kitchen. I don’t mean to sound sexist, but …

Brenda Kay Meek, age 76, of Sturgis, passed away early Friday morning, July 14, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born June 4, 1947 in Manila, Arkansas daughter of the late Robert Floyd and Dorothy Mae (Manning) Gregory. Brenda resided in Sturgis since 1982, coming from Galien, where she was a graduate of Galien High School …

Lawrence A. Franks, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 9, 2023 at his home. He was born August 30, 1933 in Brimfield, Indiana son of the late Newell A. and Grace A. (Disler) Franks. Mr. Franks resided in Sturgis nearly his entire life and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1951. He …

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down late Wednesday night in the Colon area. The EF-1 tornado was on the ground for 5 minutes starting at 11:09pm. The length of the path was 3 miles, and the maximum width was 50 yards. The peak wind speed was estimated at 90 miles per hour. A storage facility …

Randy Richardson, age 59, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation. He was born June 28, 1964, in Greenville, Illinois, the son of Robert L. Richardson and Margie Richardson, and graduated from Greenville High School. He enjoyed his work as a CDL driver, like his father. Randy had a great sense of humor …

Nicholas A. Hargett, age 45, of Centreville, died on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his home. He was born June 24, 1978 in Sturgis, a son of Victor and Debra (Ream) Hargett. Nicholas attended school in Sturgis and Centreville. He had worked as a custodian for Three Rivers Schools, and previously at Howe Military School and Parma Tube in Sturgis. …