Mable Grace Batten, age 64, of Sherman Township, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.  She was born September 20, 1960 in Three Rivers, a daughter of William and Marion (Salisbury) Arnold, Sr. Mable graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1978. She worked for EXOS/Crocker Ltd. in Centreville, Coldwater and Howe, retiring in 2024 after more than …

Karen Ann Paul, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the age of 83. Born Karen Ann Steininger on June 2, 1941, she was the daughter of loving parents Leonard and Marcella and was raised with a strong sense of family, community, and faith. She graduated from Three …

Three Kalamazoo County residents were injured after their pickup was involved in a one-vehicle crash last weekend in Branch County’s Girard Township. Sheriff’s deputies were called at 7:30 a.m. Sunday to southbound I-69, near Dayburg Road. Investigators said 70-year-old Kalamazoo resident Dennis Bates told authorities he fell asleep while driving. His vehicle crossed the median and entered the northbound lanes …

A Coldwater man faces charges related to child pornography following a five-month investigation. Branch County District Court officials said Kenneth Traver, 44, is charged with four counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material; two counts of using a computer to commit a crime; and one count of aggravated child sexually abusive activity. Michigan State Police troopers were made …

A preliminary hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her 2-year-old child was waived earlier this month. According to St. Joseph County District Court, 21-year-old Paige Bohne waived the preliminary hearing in the case, which was scheduled to occur Tuesday. The waiver was signed by all parties Nov. 14. Waiving the preliminary hearing means the case now …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners last week approved its budget for 2025. Finance Director Angie Steinman presented a budget of $51.8 million. The General Fund budget totals $22.6 million and requires a tax levy of 4.5162 mills – the maximum allowable under the application of the Headlee Rollback. Steinman said revenues projected for the 2025 are the result …

The St. Joseph County United Way is hoping to deliver gifts to 150 homes in St. Joseph County in advance of Christmas. The Centreville-based agency is accepting toy donations to help meet the challenge. Donations of toys and cash will be delivered to low-income families, and families with children who may not have any other Christmas presents to open Dec. …

Geraldine “Geri” M. Bloom, age 71, of Coldwater, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Angola. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 6, 2024, at 12:00 noon at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Wyatt Smith officiating. Prior to the service a memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 to …

Bonnie L. (Crawford) McDowell, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in LaGrange on February 7, 1955 the daughter of Sherman and Helen (Anthony) Crawford. Bonnie married Arthur Hack, and together they raised a daughter, Trina; Art preceded Bonnie in passing. Bonnie …

Ronald D Rose, age 64, of White Pigeon, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1959. Ron was a White Pigeon High School graduate and college educated with ASE National Certification. He was employed by the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority for many years. Ron was a long time resident of …