Glen Oaks Community College recently held a ceremony to celebrate a national observance honoring academically sound students who are first-generation college students. A Tri-Alpha induction ceremony was held in the Dresser Business Development Center. The chapter is an honorary society for first-generation college students who have a 3.2 grade-point average or higher and have completed at least 30 college credits. …

Starting the week of November 28th, Van Buren/Cass District Health Department will transition to appointment-only clinics for COVID-19 and flu vaccines. With the high demand for COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines, the agency will revert to appointment-only clinics starting Thursday, with walk-ins accommodated on a case-by-case basis and as time permits on specific clinic days. Appointments can be made online …

Richard William Walker, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday evening, November 22, 2022 at his home following a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born October 25, 1951 in Greenville, Michigan, son of the late Arthur C. and Faye J. (Snow) Walker. Richard resided in Sturgis since 1954 and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with …

Three Rivers Public Services Director Amy Roth has issued a media release regarding bricks from the old Three Rivers Hospital. Bricks from the ongoing demolition of the old hospital will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at noon Monday. Excess bricks will be located in the two middle driveway openings along Millard Street. Roth asked that those who …

Century Bank and Trust in Three Rivers has announced details of its fourth annual Toy Box program. From noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 10, new toys and monetary donations, which will be used to purchase gifts for children and teens in need, will be collected at the bank parking lot, 1310 W. Broadway St. Bank officials also indicated they would …

A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chicken restaurant is likely coming to Sturgis next year. The Sturgis City Planning Commission recently approved a site plan review for property that might house the restaurant. The development, if approved by the city commission, is slated to be built in the 500 block of South Centerville Road. The existing building formerly housed Berkshire Hathaway Home …

Beryl E. Rigel, age 84, of Three Rivers, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born January 14, 1938 in Dundee, the son of Merl E. and Aura (Lerch) Rigel. He graduated from Dundee High School lettering in football and the high school band. He was also active in scouting, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout …

Dustan Lee Fields, age 45, of Colon, passed away after years of poor health on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Dustan was born on May 19, 1977 in Sturgis, a son to Don and Susan (Johnson) Fields. Dustan was a graduate of Sturgis High School. Surviving Dustan are his children: Kodie Fields of Colon, and …

Shirley A Nottoli, age 89, of White Pigeon, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 8, 1933 in Sturgis, the Daughter of Paul and Rosanna (Gouker) Irelan. White Pigeon area resident all of her life and Graduate of White Pigeon High School in 1951. Employed by Adams and Westlake in Elkhart and Owens-Illinois in …

Lonney “Lon” L. Sommers, age 82, of Three Rivers, died Friday, November 18, 2022 at his home. He was born February 22, 1940 in Battle Creek, a son of Leo and Dortha (Maugherman) Sommers. Lon attended Battle Creek schools and served in the US Army from 1963 to 1965. On December 7, 1968 he married Valarie Propst at St. Joseph’s …