Registered voters in Sturgis, Colon, Coldwater and Vicksburg school districts went to the polls Tuesday to determine the fate of millage-related ballot questions. In Sturgis, voters turned down a request for a $98 million proposal. The request sought approval for a variety of school improvements, including a new aquatic center, refurbishing all 116 bathrooms in the district and roof replacements. …

Four people were injured last weekend after a vehicle struck a deer in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies responded shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday to an area of M-40, where a herd of deer entered the roadway. The driver, a 65-year-old Edwardsburg woman, was unable to avoid striking one of the deer with her car. Roach …

Gloria Flint (Lamb), age 95, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, in hospice care at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. Gloria was born in Kenton, Ohio on August 24, 1930, daughter of the late Boyd and Murille (Millie) Lamb. Gloria was a devoted homemaker who prioritized caring for her family. She dedicated much of her life to raising …

Patrick “Pat” W. Adams, age 75, of Rockford, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Pat was born on April 12, 1951 in Sturgis, the only child of the late Arthur and Edith (Notestine) Adams. He began working at the age of 16 for Nehi Royal Crown Cola …

David Stanley “Stan” Wolfgang, age 82, of Portage, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his home. He was born October 7, 1943 in Breckenridge, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Leah Wolfgang, and graduated from Breckenridge High School. David served his country in the United States National Guard. He married Darlene Blade on November 7, 1965 in Lansing. After …

Jeffrey Michael Brown, age 55, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 2, 2026, at his home. He was born August 13, 1970 in Sturgis, son of the late Donald Allen and Billie (Moyer) Brown. Jeff was a self-employed building contractor and enjoyed several collections. He is survived by his son: Geoffrey R. Brown of Sturgis; brother: Kip Brown of …

Joshua Edward Gilbo Carr, age 40, of Burr Oak, passed away Thursday evening, April 30, 2026, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born May 14, 1985 in Kalamazoo, the son of Lori Gilbo. Joshua spent his entire life in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area. Joshua attended Pathfinder Center and Adapt Day Care, where he formed meaningful connections …

SOME VERY TRUE WORDS: — A sharp tongue can cut your own throat. — If you want your dreams to come true, you mustn’t oversleep. — Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important. — The best vitamin for making friends is B1. Here is the schedule for the St. Joe County Mobile Markets for 2026. …

The U.S. Small Business Administration has made low-interest federal disaster loans available for those affected by the March 6th tornadoes. According to federal officials, loans are available for businesses, nonprofits and residents. The SBA also issued a disaster declaration Monday following a request by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The declaration covers eight counties, including St. Joseph, Cass and Branch. Residents in …

Sturgis firefighters were dispatched shortly after 4:30 a.m. Thursday to a residential blaze in the 500 block of Mechanic Street. According to a department media release, first-arriving crews noticed a fully-involved garage fire that had extended to the home as well as to a residence west of the property. Damage was considerable, authorities said. The garage was completely engulfed, a …