In the Three Rivers mayor’s race, incumbent Tom Lowry was defeated by newcomer Angel Johnston. Johnston received 63 percent of the vote, while Lowry had 35 percent. Write-in candidate Nathan Walden garnered 1 percent. Lowry has served as the city’s mayor for 26 years. The other city commission seats were uncontested: incumbent Torrey Brown was the at-large candidate, incumbent Pat …

Voters in the Constantine Public Schools boundaries approved a request to renew the district’s operating millage at its statutory maximum by a 57 to 43 percent tally. The school district will now restore its operating millage to 18 mills for a seven year period. The current rate is 16-point-7 mills, a reduction due to the Headlee Amendment.

St. Joseph County’s largest employer has received incentives from the state to upgrade its Three Rivers facility. American Axle & Manufacturing is working on a $133 million upgrade project at its facility in Three Rivers, according to Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The project includes new machinery, upgrading its roof and HVAC system, and wastewater treatment system. Also, impending work includes …

Christopher Raymond Sheteron, a beloved figure in the hearts of many, was born on September 6, 1957 in Dowagiac. He left this world on Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Kalamazoo, leaving behind a rich tapestry of cherished memories and a profound legacy of love and community. A man who epitomized family values, Christopher was known for his fervent dedication to …

Donald R. Lampe, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home. He was born September 26, 1936 in Flint, a son of the late Richard and Ruth (Lilly) Lampe. Don moved to Sturgis with his family in 1939 and was a proud graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1954. He later …

David F Nicholson, age 86, of White Pigeon, died on October 27, 2025 in Kalamazoo. He was Born on April 29, 1939 in Sturgis, the Son of Peter and Bethel (Brittian) Nicholson. David lived all of his life in the White Pigeon area. He was employed as a Press Operator for Telemark, Sturgis Press, Action Quick Print, and Sturgis Journal. …

Deborah May Fink, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away on October 17, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born June 11, 1957 in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of William and Margaret “Peggy” (Freeman) Bowser. Debbie made Sturgis her home in 1984, and on February 14, 1987, she married the love of her life, James Fink, at the First …

Gerald Allan “Jerry” DeWitt, age 75, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday evening , November 2, 2025, at his home. He was born September 10, 1950 in Byron Center, Michigan, a son of the late Willis and Helen (Shanahan) DeWitt. Jerry resided most of his life in Sturgis, coming from Grand Rapids. He was a graduate of Byron Center …

John “Pete” Edward Bonebright, age 92, passed away peacefully at Birch Meadows Senior Care on Monday, November 3, 2025 with family present. John “Pete” was born on February 19, 1933 to Jacob and Frances (Lucas) Bonebright in Three Rivers. He attended Huss elementary school and graduated from TRHS in 1951. He enlisted in the US Army and served from 1952-1954. …

Nancy Jo Brenner, age 86, of Vicksburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2025 in Lansing following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 28, 1939 in Lansing, the daughter of Harold and Lila (May) Lutz. Nancy attended Webberville High School and was part of the 1957 graduating class, where she earned two scholarships through her hard work and …