Sharon Dolores Long, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at her home in the care of her daughter.  She was born on April 23, 1950 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Elmer D. and Dolores Irene (McGuire) Bright. She was employed for many years at Days Molding in Constantine and Felpaugh until her retirement.  …

Welcome to December. This is the final month of a year that has experienced some very odd weather. Last June was cold and wet and a month ago we experienced weather that normally arrives in December and January. It has become very difficult to keep seasonal clothing nearby. No one really knows what the next couple of months have in …

Republican Rep. Fred Upton has easily won reelection to his southwest Michigan House seat for more than 30 years by touting his “common-sense values” and bipartisan accomplishments. But then came the hyperpolarized politics of the Donald Trump era. Now no one, including Upton, really knows what the future holds for him heading into the 2020 election. With the impeachment storm …

A 33-year-old police officer has been shot and wounded outside a home in Battle Creek. Battle Creek officer Jeffery Johnson was in stable condition at a hospital after being struck about 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the chest and left leg. A slug also grazed one of his wrists. Police say officers were on patrol when they heard yelling at the …

Rolland “Stub” J. Westfall, of Schoolcraft passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the age of 98. He was born on January 8, 1921 in Newberg, Township in Cass County (Michigan) to Leo and Lila (Jones) Westfall. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1940. Rolland married Pearl Modert on June 9, 1945 in Three Rivers. After a …

Marjorie J. Brown, age 68, of Idlewild, formerly of Constantine, passed away in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born in Three Rivers on April 14, 1951, a daughter of Orville and Alice (Crossgrove) Shirk Sr. She went to Three Rivers Schools. On February 27, 1970, she married Dale Brown in Coldwater; he preceded her in death …

Terry Lee Leszczynski, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Jan. 28, 1947 in Coldwater, a son to the late Ted and Hattie (Wagner) Leszczynski. Terry graduated from Burr Oak High School with the class of 1965 and continued his education at Davenport College in Grand Rapids. …

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 …