The state issued updated guidance Wednesday to help Michigan schools and local health departments navigate whether asymptomatic students who have been exposed to a coronavirus-infected student should quarantine at home or stay in school. A change: Unvaccinated but masked students who were less than 3 feet from a COVID-positive student for at least 15 minutes can remain in school but …

Martha (Marty) E. Craig Farber, age 90, of Sturgis, died, Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Thurston Woods Villages in Sturgis. She was born on August 15, 1931, in Ligonier to John D. and Irene (Price) Emerson. Martha was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School in 1949. She furthered her education at Purdue University graduating in 1953. She did her …

Three elected officials who voted to award themselves bonuses with federal COVID-19 money are facing a recall campaign in Shiawassee County. The county election commission approved petition language Tuesday, The Argus-Press reported. If the petition survives an appeal after 10 days, recall supporters plan to start collecting signatures to force an election in 2022, roughly 1,100 for each of the targeted county commissioners: …

Three Rivers Girls beat Niles in Cross Country Tuesday 27 TR to 30 Niles It’s so important to get a win in the conference early in the season so that was exciting for the team. We had the winning runner and the fifth through ninth positions. Our team was ready to run, tonight being a cooler night than the last …

Robert Harry Evans, MD, of Sturgis, died in the early hours of Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 95 in Sturgis. Dr. Evans was born July 1, 1926, in Richmond, Michigan, to Harry and Dorothy Evans. Following graduation from Armada High School in 1944, Robert proceeded to the University of Notre Dame pre-med program. Upon graduation, Robert was …

Bradley James Pierucki, age 67, of Reed City, Michigan and former resident of Sturgis, wrote his final chapter on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He wanted to let you all know that he loves you and has no regrets. Bradley James Pierucki was born on April 8th, 1954 in Sturgis to Carl and …

William A. Barnhart, age 74, of  White Pigeon, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Joan Elizabeth Dykstra, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Engadine, Michigan. She was born February 13, 1956 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Ray C. and Joyce Elaine (Rider) Gilbert. Joan met her husband, Terrill “Terry” Dykstra while working at Harding’s Pharmacy in Three Rivers; the couple married on May 14, 1976. Terry was the …

Mary Lou Frederick, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at the Bowman House where she resided. She was born in Three Rivers on March 8, 1936 the daughter of the late Earl and Viola (Burrow) Hitesman. Mrs. Frederick graduated from Three Rivers High School and was united in …

A Public Health Order addressing COVID-19 quarantine measures has been issued by the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency. The order details requirements for any individual who resides, attends school, or is employed within Branch, Hillsdale or St. Joseph counties, and who is notified that they are a COVID-19 close contact. Health officer Rebecca Burns said after consultation with the agency’s …