May’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County increased by seven-tenths of a percent from April. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget was released last week and it showed St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate climbed from 3.4 percent in April to 4.1 percent in May. The rate was 6 percent 12 months earlier. Meanwhile, …

A couple weeks ago, I let you know about the Summer Programs in Scidmore Park for the month of July. Here’s what you have to look forward to during August: August 6: “Feathered Friends”. People from Sarett Nature Center will be on-hand to discuss what makes a bird a bird. Learn all about feathers, beaks, feet, nests, eggs, food, migration, …

James “Scott” Hufford, age 55, passed away at his home in Three Rivers on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born in Greensburg, PA, on December 13, 1966, the son of James V. Hufford and Elizabeth (Tulloch) Hufford. James was kind, loving and passionate. He was a dedicated father and friend who will be missed by all who loved him. …

A Three Rivers man was killed in a traffic accident Friday morning, just prior to 7:00, in Kalamazoo. The victim was identified as 46-year-old Jerry Wahmhoff. He was reportedly traveling southbound on Sprinkle Road, riding his motorcycle, when he collided with a westbound semi-rig on the I-94 Business Loop. Wahmhoff, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the …

Jerry Wahmhoff of Three Rivers, died on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Kalamazoo at the age of 46, as the result of a traffic accident.  Jerry was born September 9, 1975 in Kalamazoo to Barbara Jean Wahmhoff and Wilbur Joseph Wahmhoff. He was a father, brother, uncle and friend to many. As a young boy, Jerry was in the first …

A longtime business in Constantine Township was destroyed by fire last week. Graber Industries, an RV supply retailer in the 19000 block of Fairchild Road, caught fire around 10 a.m. Friday morning. Smoke from the blaze could be seen from as far away as Colon, Bronson and Middlebury. Multiple buildings were destroyed, though fire departments kept the blaze secured as much …

Ruth Ann Buchnat, age 72, of Newberg, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Dowagiac. She was born in Chicago on January 7, 1950 the daughter of Jerome and Charlotte (Zapalski) Buchnat. Ruth was a Weighmaster, working for many years at a steel mill. Ruth loved all kinds of animals, hobbies, clubs and church. Ruth is survived by her …

Roberta L. Harris, age 82, of rural Pennville passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at her son’s residence. She was born in Sturgis on November 25, 1939 the daughter of James Robert and Helen (Hecht) Edgington. She was married on August 9, 1956 to Bill Harris who survives. She had been a rural newspaper deliverer, worked at Joyce-Dayton and was …

Linda Kay Crotser, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. She was born March 25, 1936 in Niles, the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Dolph) Tuesley, and graduated from Three Rivers High School. Linda married Gerald Eugene Crotser on September 13, 1958. She worked at Dayco and later in the laundry department at Three Rivers Hospital from …

Gail Lynn DeMint, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born January 21, 1951 in Sturgis, daughter of Donald M. and Margaret June (Johnson) Krueger. Gail was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1969. She furthered her education at Alma …