Tyler Ray Olson, age 30, of Eagle, Michigan and a longtime former Sturgis resident, passed away late Friday evening, August 11, 2023 in Eagle due to injuries sustained in an automobile / moped accident. He was born February 18, 1993 in Petoskey, Michigan son of Dale and Angela (Boden) Olson. Tyler resided in Eagle for the past two years. Most …

Ben Wilson, who once patrolled the ice as a defenseman and enforcer for the Kalamazoo Wings, is adding a new title to his resume: assistant coach. Wilson, 32, suited up for the K-Wings for seven seasons (2013-2020) and served as captain from 2016-2020.  During his time in Kalamazoo, Wilson played in 377 games, which is 11th in franchise history, scored …

The pilot of a Cold War-era jet noticed it was losing power and decided to eject himself and a crew member before the Soviet fighter plane crashed during a weekend air show in suburban Detroit, an official said Monday. The pilot, who also owns the plane, had serious injuries but nothing life-threatening, while a second person aboard the MiG-23 had …

Now that we are in the Dog-days of August, here are a few celebrity quotes that might cheer you up: “Like almost all entertainers, I was out of work for most of 2020-2022. That was tough. At the same time we had a great garden.” – Singer Arlo Guthrie “Are we going to be mean or nice? Unfortunately, people don’t …

Kathryn “Kathy” G. Taylor, age 68, of Constantine, died on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Three Rivers Health Emergency Room. She was born November 8, 1954 in Oklahoma City, a daughter of Lloyd  and Maydell (Higgins) Hayes. She attended Altus High School in Oklahoma. Kathy was active in Theater and Choir at her church and with the Sturgis Community Players. …

Beverly June Ritter, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, August 11, 2023 at her home following a long hard fought battle with cancer. She was born February 9, 1946 in Bad Axe, Michigan, daughter of the late Ernest and Gertrude (Vance) Campbell. Bev resided in Sturgis since 1978 coming from Coldwater. Her early life was spent in Bad …

Brenda Kay Boals, age 58, of West Olive, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in West Olive. Brenda was born in Sturgis on May 9, 1965 to Jerald and Beverly (Masters) Boals. She was a graduate of Colon High School. She is survived by her son Dustin Zeran; parents Jerald and Beverly Boals; brother Doug (Karen) Boals; nephew Aaron (Hannah) …

Brian Patrick Schabes, age 62, of Sturgis, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home. He was born in Chicago on December 8, 1960 the son of Robert John Schabes and Joan Marie (Murray) Schabes. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School and Three Rivers High School. Brian had been employed at U.S. Cargo and Forest River Paper in Bristol, Indiana. …

The St. Joseph County Human Services Commission has announced the hiring of Clayton Lyczynski II to the newly created position of St. Joseph County Housing Coordinator. Lyczynski, a Three Rivers resident, will be responsible for coordinating efforts to move forward the work of the St. Joseph County Housing Plan. The multi-pronged housing plan, developed by the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council …

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a larceny incident that took place earlier this week in Park Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the incident occurred Tuesday night in the area of Heimbach Road and U.S. 131. Investigators said a black and yellow compactor and the catalytic converter off a vehicle in the area were stolen.