The St. Joseph County Election Commission has approved the language for a recall of a Constantine Public Schools Board of Education member. A clarity/factuality hearing Monday acted on the recall, filed by now-retired district band teacher Marge Caid. Caid has alleged that Syntia Salisbury violated a school board policy related to ethics, conflict of interest and using a board position …

Here’s a reminder that tickets for the St. Joseph County United Way’s Christmas Cash Fundraiser raffle are on sale, with all proceeds to benefit the Centreville-based agency. Tickets, which are $5 each or five for $20, are available from the United Way office and Sturgis City Hall. The drawing will take place during the Sturgis City Commission’s Dec. 11 meeting.

A St. Joseph County school superintendent is a candidate for the job of chief of Bronson Public Schools. Steve Wilson, superintendent of Constantine Public Schools, is one of seven people to be interviewed for the post. One other candidate with local ties is Harmonee McCrea, who currently serves as principal at Wall School in Sturgis. First-round interviews will take place …

Three teammates from Mendon High School’s varsity volleyball team have been recognized for state accolades. The Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association earlier this week released its members of the 2019 All-State team. In Division 4, junior Anna Smith and senior Juliana Hagenbuch were each voted to the First Team, while senior Gracie Russell landed on the Second Team. In Division …

Douglas M. Conner, age 77, of Constantine. passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 7, 1942 in Lock Township, IN a son of Amos and Gladys (Whitehead) Conner. Doug graduated from Constantine High School in 1961. He served in the US Army from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War receiving the …

Leon Gordon Hackenberg, age 76, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home. He was born in Muskegon on September 27, 1943 the son of the late Leon William and Katheryn Mary (Davis) Hackenberg. Gordon served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and following began his career as a heavy-equipment operator for Clifton …

Irene Wardle Sordyl, age 92, died on November 19, 2019.  She was born on September 26, 1927. 603 West Broadway was the location of the family home where Don and Irene grew their family of three girls, Sandra, Luann, and Janine. After twenty-one years the home was vacated as Don and Irene became empty nesters following the girl’s marriages. Sandra …

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Todd Schwartz, age 56, of Colon, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at his home. He was born October 18, 1963, in Sturgis, to the late Christian P. and the late Edith (Troyer) Schwartz. Todd graduated from Colon High School in 1981 and went on to earn his cosmetology license from Ferrari’s School …

A crowdfunding effort by the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging reached its $50,000 goal. COA director Tim Stoll said as a result of meeting its goal, the agency qualifies for a $50,000 match through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Stoll said the funds will help with development of a park at the newly opened Rivers Enrichment Center at the …

Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Ron Moag received an evaluation of “effective” during a special meeting last week. Moag, the district’s second-year superintendent, was graded based on an evaluation procedure established by the Michigan Association of School Boards. District officials said a tally of all categories resulted in a score of 3.4 on a four-point scale. The 86 percent rating …