After a one-year hiatus, the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging last week resumed a popular, annual event. The COA picnic took place Wednesday at Covered Bridge Farm Park. It was the first major outing for local senior citizens under the COA auspices since the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdown. Alex Kelley, COA life enrichment coordinator, said about 140 people …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of a camper trailer in White Pigeon Township. The camper was stolen at some point over a 24-hour period from 5:30 p.m. Friday in the 17000 block of Indian Prairie Road. The camper was a single-axle 2022 Wolf Pup, white, black and blue in color. The suspect vehicle was a white Chevy …

In Michigan, we have the usual four seasons, with one exception. We have fall, winter, spring, and then there is “Road Construction”. I’ve often wondered why they do this construction during the summer months. The obvious answer is because this is when the weather is the best to get the job done. Another reason is because this is when most …

Michigan has passed the grim milestone of 20,000 deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a top state health official warning that people must continue taking precautions. State health officials reported Friday that Michigan had totaled 20,011 confirmed deaths since recording its first one in March 2020. “We’ve seen real devastation and tragedy as a result of COVID-19, and it remains as …

Vivian Joan Blasius, age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Safe Haven Assisted Living. She was born October 6, 1936 in Exeter, Nebraska the daughter of Wayne and Eva (Deary) Rice. Vivian graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1954, and later worked at Andrews Elementary as a lunch teacher’s aide. She …

Paul Richard Kline, age 91, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Paul was born in Marcellus on October 25, 1929, the son of Raymond Kline and Addie Martha (Ware) Kline. On July 19, 1952 in Ft. Sheridan, Illinois he married Gloria Clark, who preceded him in death on August 20, 2005. Paul …

Sue Cole, age 85, of Colon, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Sparrow Health in Lansing. Sue was born on July 2, 1936 in Colon, a daughter of the late Reuben and Mattie (Miller) Troyer. Sue married her first husband Leroy Gingerich and he would later precede her in death. Sue then married her second husband Murl Cole …

Elise Andree Knapp, age 84, died on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted; no public services will be held. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Karen Joan Woodall, age 81, of Marcellus, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at her home. She was born January 30, 1940 at Barron Lake, Niles, the daughter of Howard John and Sarah Jane (Toombs) Woodall, and moved to Howardsville at the age of 3. Karen was a dedicated employee at Three Rivers Hospital, where she worked 44 years …

Consumers Energy plans to install about 700 solar panels covering 1.5 acres at its natural gas compression station on “A” Road in White Pigeon Township. Company officials said the goal is to save on power cost. The White Pigeon compressor station is one of eight in the Consumers Energy system that helps to transport natural gas throughout the state. Indiana-Michigan Power now …