Shirley (Vollmar) Allen, age 84, of Sebring, Florida, formally of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dave Allen, and grandson Scott Peter. Shirley is survived by her companion of 24 years, Tom Danitz, Daughter Cindy Peter, Sons Steve (Kiel) Lucas and Lonnie Allen. Grandchildren; Brad (Katie) Peter, …

Last week, I shared some helpful hints on interior painting. I am not a professional painter, but I have done my share of painting and have paint specks on my glasses to prove it. When painting a room, you’ll need both a paint brush and several different types of paint rollers. A paint brush is great for trim-work and corners. …

George E Hawley, age 87, of Klinger Lake, Sturgis died on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home following a short illness. Area resident the past 15 years. Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of White Pigeon and The Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his Wife Judith, 4 Children, 3 Granddaughters, 1 Sister. He was preceded in death …

Amanda Hale, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 6, 1947 in Chicago, to the union of Jim & Essie Lee (Benison) Hale, who preceded her death. She worked as a medical supply assistant at a hospital in Chicago, until she retired. Mandy, as she was known to …

Terry Lee Carpenter, age 75, of Colon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Terry was born Sept. 10, 1945, a son of the late Saint Clair A. and Alyce (Wagner) Carpenter Jr. in Sturgis. Terry graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1965. Following school, Terry stayed and lived his entire life in Colon. …

Rebecca Burns, health officer for the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency, spoke about COVID-19 and immunizations during her annual presentation to St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. She said the agency administered about 40 COVID-19 immunizations at Project Connect, which took place earlier the same day. She said 40 may sound like a small number but in her …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a hit-and-run collision involving a pickup and Mitsubishi passenger car Tuesday in Calhoun County’s Athens Township. Troopers said the incident occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. on M-66, near 3 1/2 Mile Road. Both vehicles were travelling northbound when the driver of the car aggressively braked, causing the pickup to rear-end the passenger car, authorities …

The former Burger King property in Sturgis will soon be cleared of its overgrowth. Great Lakes Landscaping has been retained by the property’s new ownership for cleanup, Sturgis Township officials said Wednesday. Within the past few weeks, residents and township officials had expressed concern about the appearance of the lot. A noxious-weed notice had been placed on the front door …

Robert Paul Outman passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 1, 2021 in Allen, Texas at the age of 65. He was born September 13, 1955 to Leon and Margaret (Rich) Outman in Coldwater, Michigan. Bob was raised in Leonidas, and had an early passion for sports and his community. He attended Ferris University, playing football, and studying education. …

Terrah Sue Omo, age 43, of Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Terrah was born in Three Rivers on December 4, 1977, a daughter of Robert and Theo (Holmes) Omo.  She graduated from Constantine High School in 1996 and then earned her Medical Assistant’s Certificate from Ross Medical School in South Bend. …