Michael A. Rehe of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 62. Mike was born on February 25, 1960 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of George and Patricia (Calhoun) Rehe. He grew up on Crystal Lake in the Lawrence area and he loved to go swimming, fishing and hunting. He proudly served his …

Kay Elaine Mayer, age 79, passed away Saturday evening, December 24, 2022 at her home. She was born August 29, 1943 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Victor Henry and Ruth Martha Jenny (Betcke) Andrews. Kay was a longtime Sturgis resident. She had also lived in California, Illinois, Texas, and Indiana. While working at Americraft in Sturgis she met the …

Laura A. Miller, age 61, of Bronson, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home. She was born May 6, 1961, a daughter of Clifford and Arlene (Stephens) Ditmer Sr.  Laura attended Bronson schools and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. On August 2, 1996 she married Roman Miller in Bronson. Laura enjoyed watching TV and movies, reading, and was passionate …

Robbin O Chaffee, age 69, died on Friday, December 23, 2022. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home, White Pigeon.

Christopher P. Mohney. age 49, of  Mishawaka, died on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Mishawaka. He was born August 19, 1973 in Three Rivers, a son of Douglas and Sheryl (Hocker) Mohney. Chris graduated from Centreville High School in 1992. On December 2, 2016 he married Theresa Jewell in Mishawaka. Chris was employed at Federal …

Margean Bonnetta Marantette Cupp is a descendant of the very first pioneers of the Mendon Prairie and she cherished that prairie. Her third great-grandfather, Francois Mouton opened the first trading post on the banks of the St. Joseph River in 1831. A young man, Patrick Marantette came to work with Mouton and married his daughter, Frances. They became owners of …

Michigan State Police raided two locations in St. Joseph County and another in Cass County earlier this month, recovering more than $300,000 in stolen vehicles and trailers. Investigators obtained search warrants after several months of investigation. Two properties were searched Dec. 6 in the 51000 block of Lang Road in Park Township. Also, a single property was searched in the …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred last week in the White Pigeon area. Law-enforcement officials responded Friday afternoon to U.S. 131 and Dickinson Road. Authorities said the driver of the semi, a 52-year-old man from Jackson County, was traveling north on U.S. 131 when he lost control of his vehicle. It crossed the centerline and …

Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees recently approved a remote-work policy for employees in remote-eligible positions. Since the pandemic, there has been a surge in businesses and organizations allowing remote work positions across the country, college officials said. The policy, developed by the school’s human resources department, cites several criteria as a guide as to whether a position is …

This is the last edition of Out and About for 2022. I’m taking the rest of the year off. 2022 has been quite a year. We have made progress in dealing with COVID-19. For many of us, it has become another illness much like the flu. If you haven’t had it yet, the chances are you will experience it sometime. …