A Coldwater High School student has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. Officials with the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency said they were notified about the diagnosis, prompting a mandatory investigation. The agency confirmed with school officials that the student is receiving treatment. District and agency officials are working together to identify any possible students and staff from last school year’s second …

Welcome to September! It’s Labor Day 2025, which means it is time for the gentlemen out there to put away the white shoes and white shorts for the summer. You’ll be seeing fewer Illinois and Indiana license plates at the local lakes and soon the docks will be placed back on the shoreline and boats will be getting their winter …

The Camp Eberhart Alumni Association will stage its annual Zoom meeting later this month. Camp officials said the session will take place at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30th. As part of the meeting, elections for the board of directors will take place. Per Camp Eberhart’s bylaws, the board can be comprised of up to nine members. A link to cast …

William Blaine Basham, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday evening, August 27, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1944 in Logansport, Indiana, Bill had made his home in the Sturgis area since the 1970s, having previously lived in the Indianapolis area. He was the proud owner and operator of Basham Building in Sturgis. …

Margaret S. “Marge” Krzycki, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, August 22, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born on August 30, 1944 in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Zigman and Helen (Kostival) Paszkiewicz. Marge moved to Sturgis in 1975 from Detroit, the city where she married the love of her life, Walter S. …

Harry L Carter, age 79, of Porter Township, White Pigeon, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his home following an extended illness. He was born on March 28, 1946 in Elkhart, the Son of Levi Harry and Grace E (Schmidtendorff) Carter. Harry lived on the Family Farm all of his life, and was a Constantine School Graduate. He was …

Emma Borkholder-Moore, age 81, of Centreville, died Monday, August 25, 2025 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born September 11, 1943 in Nappanee, IN, a daughter of Jacob J. and Lizzieann (Borkholder) Borkholder. Emma’s family moved to Michigan in 1947 and she attended Nottawa Stone School & Centreville Schools. On Sept. 13, 1981 she married Larry S. …

Rodney Aaron Wright, age 52, of Vandalia, died Friday, August 22, 2025, peacefully in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began September 19, 1972 in Niles, the second of three born to Robert and Sandra Wright.  Rodney started A+ Lawn and Landscaping in 1994, and continued to operate his business until his passing. He also owned A+ Floral …

Darrell Loren “Bill” Lewis, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, surrounded by family in the comfort of his home. Bill gifted Jo by joining her in heaven on her birthday; leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. Born on November 20, 1931 to Milton and Blanche Ione (Wilson) Lewis, Bill grew up …

Wyman Jay Nash Jr. of Mendon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the age of 77. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and unwavering dedication to family and community touched all who knew him. Wyman was born on August 13, 1948 in Coldwater to Wyman Sr. and Marcile Nash. He was the …