The city of Sturgis and the Sturgis Downtown Development Authority are postponing a trio of traditional holiday events due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, and the new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services restrictions. Because of the spike, the city is canceling Christmas in the City activities that typically take place in Free Church Park. The DDA is …

A few loose ends were addressed during Wednesday’s St. Joseph County Executive Committee meeting. Commissioners recommended acceptance of a Community Corrections Grant Agreement for 2021. It is almost $114,000 and awarded through the Michigan Department of Corrections. Also, commissioners approved setting a public hearing for the county’s 2021 proposed budget. The hearing will be conducted during their meeting Tuesday. Finally, …

The issue of appointments to various boards and committees evolved into a lengthy discussion by county commissioners during their executive committee meeting Wednesday. The process of recommending appointments and re-appointments to different boards and committees was explored following an issue raised by commissioner Ken Malone, who asked why candidates are interviewed for some panels but not others. The recommendations before …

The superintendent of Three Rivers Community Schools has received a rating of “effective” by the district’s board of education. Third-year superintendent Ron Moag received results of the annual evaluation last week. Standards for the evaluation come from practices recommended by the Michigan Association of School Boards and takes into account several aspects of the superintendent’s job. Moag’s cumulative score placed …

Despite a team that finished with one win in seven games this abbreviated season, Three Rivers High School’s varsity football team placed six people on the all-conference team. The Wildcats receiving recognition by the Wolverine Conference as first-team all-conference members are offensive lineman Jacob Reynolds, defensive lineman Luke Stasiuk and punter/place kicker Brayden Selent. Reynolds is a sophomore, Stasiuk and …

Michigan drivers who want unlimited personal injury protection benefits will pay $86 a vehicle starting next summer, down from $100 currently. The fee was mandatory for decades but became optional beginning in July under a change in state law. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, a state-created nonprofit entity that reimburses auto insurers for medical claims surpassing $580,000, announced the 14% …

Roberta Ann Black passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at age 83. Roberta was born Nov. 24, 1937, and graduated White Pigeon High School in 1955. She was a member of glee club, a Chiefs cheerleader and worked as a hairdresser most of her life. Surely , most of you reading this, had a great haircut at some point from …

Oma L. Bowen, age 93, of LaGrange, died on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange. She was born on March 23, 1927, in Three Rivers,  to Virgil D. and Frances L. (Welburn) Miller. In 1944, she married Ervin T. Yoder. He preceded her in death in 1957. In 1959, she married Wallace “Wally” Bowen. He preceded …

Betty Jo Brady, age 72, of White Pigeon, died on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.

Clarence G. Bryant, age 40, of White Pigeon, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at his sister’s home, 20160 E. U.S. 12, White Pigeon. Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon is handling the arrangements.