Barbara Ann Miller, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday August 14, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 17, 1952 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late John and Dorothy (Burgett) Benyi. On Sept. 27, 1969 in Sturgis, she married Raymond A. Miller. Barbara had been employed in the fast food industry for over 20 …

Donald Oliver Boyce, age 90, of Three Rivers, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. He was born in Coleman, Michigan on November 12, 1931 the son of Alfred and Gertrude (Ettinger) Boyce. The family moved to Mendon in 1946 where he was a Boy Scout. Donald was a member of the Mendon High School class of 1950 …

Abbigale Ruth (Pridgeon) Scarpella, age 79, of Coldwater, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 after a short illness, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. She was born May 23, 1943 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Ernest and Josephine Pridgeon. Abbie graduated from Lima Brighton High School in Howe, Indiana with the class of 1962. On Oct. …

Donald Lee Huff, age 90, of Mendon, died peacefully in the presence of his family on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. He was born in Three Rivers on May 14, 1932 the son of Carl V. and Ruth M. (Marvin) Huff and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. He graduated from Mendon High School in 1950 where he lettered in football, …

The process of how St. Joseph County will administer $1 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funds was discussed during the county commission’s executive committee meeting last week. Commissioners entertained a number of options regarding the money and its recipients. In the end, it was decided the five county board members will individually review the 28 different requests submitted …

Members of Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees received an update Thursday regarding the college’s southside campus renovation project. Jeremiah Hatfield, of Fort Wayne-based Design Collaborative, reviewed a plan that includes renovation of the gymnasium entry, locker rooms, weight room, Nora Hagen Theater and allied health. Hatfield said the goal is to transform outdated environments into functional, accessible and welcoming spaces, …

Michigan State Police troopers were called to a residential breaking-and-entering incident recently in Branch County’s Batavia Township. According to a department media release, troopers responded to the 100 block of Pond Drive, where the victim told authorities she returned to her residence and found its front door open. Investigators said the front door had shoe and tool marks. The media …

Last week I shared a few ways to eat more economically. Here are a some ways to save when it comes to getting Out and About: You can easily increase your gas mileage by braking less and coasting more. Don’t just steer your vehicle, drive it. Try accelerating gently and coasting toward red lights and stop signs. Let the idiots …

Gary Lee Hughes, age 75, of Colon, died on July 30, 2022 at his home following a brief illness.  He was born in Battle Creek on Feb. 7, 1947 the son of Marion B. and Ann Marie (Miller) Hughes and was a lifetime resident of the area.  He graduated from Colon High School where he played football and was known …

Danny Lee Sanderson, age 52, died on July 25, 2022.  He was born in Battle Creek on April 1, 1970 the son of Frederick M. and M. Jane (Davenport) Sanderson.  He graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1989. He earned his Associate’s Degree from Glen Oaks community College and his Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University.  Danny …