Barbara J. Ammermann, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, April 2, 2023 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born January 24, 1935 in Monticello, Indiana daughter of the late Roy and Madeleine Audra (Elmore) Secrest. Mrs. Ammermann resided in Sturgis since 1955 coming from Monticello. On June 17, 1967 she married Andy Ammermann at the First …

Joel Sorensen, age 42, of South Bend, formerly of Constantine, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Brickyard Fountainview Care Center in Mishawaka following a lengthy illness . He was born in Chicago on April 23, 1980, a son of Rev. Matthew and Sheree (North) Sorensen. Joel graduated from Constantine High School in 1998, and later obtained a …

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 …