Cass County Sheriff’s Department deputies last week arrested two people on drug-related offenses stemming from separate incidents. In the first case, the agency received a search warrant for a home on Louise Avenue in Dowagiac. Deputies said they found methamphetamine and meth paraphernalia inside the residence. Authorities said a 43-year-old man was taken into custody. Meanwhile, on the same day, …

Branch County Sheriff’s Department deputies recently recovered weapons and drugs at a Coldwater Township residence. Items retrieved include multiple firearms, stolen property and a significant quantity of methamphetamine, investigators said. Occupants of the home are expected to be charged with possession of stolen property, possession of drugs with intent to deliver and firearms-related offenses, sheriff Fred Blankenship said.

A business new to downtown Colon opened to a large and enthusiastic crowd over the weekend. Farrand Hall Bakery has opened at 214 E. State St. Opening-day sales were strong and community sentiment seemed to reflect a positive vibe for having such a business in the village’s downtown district. Farrand Hall also has a market storefront at 113 E. State …

Roger G. Spillers, age 86, of Colon, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home on Palmer Lake. Roger was born on May 13, 1938, in Fort Wayne, a son to the late Donald Spillers and Garnett Roth. Roger attended Central High School in Fort Wayne. Roger had made his home in Colon since 1979, coming from Fort …

This Friday, February 14, is Valentines Day. We should let our loved ones how much they mean to us everyday, but Valentines Day is special. For that person closest to your heart, treat them with flowers, a special gift, dinner out, or a couple of Hershey bars. Above all, tell them that you love them and will be there for …

Ralph “Jerry” Burkhead, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, February 8, 2025, at Edgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. He was born February 4, 1948 in Sturgis, son of the late Ralph M. “Hap” and Eulalia M. “Pat” (Houser) Burkhead. Jerry was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1968. …

Herbert G. Steffey, age 92, of Mendon, passed away at is home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1932 in Little Shoal, Kentucky the son of Willie and Mary (Chaney) Steffey. Herbert honorably served his country with the United States Army. Following his army days, he married Susan Misener on …

Robert Theodore VanDeraa, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. He was born November 1, 1942 in Harvey, Illinois, the son of Bernard and Helen (Le Munyon) VanDeraa, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1963. Bob served his country honorably in the U.S. Army in Korea, then …

Doris Esther “Dee” Meyer, age 86, passed away Monday, February 03, 2025 at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers. Dee was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on December 20th, 1938. She was the daughter of Izetta White Mooneyham-Cain and graduated from Jackson High School with the class of 1956. Dee grew up in a small home in Woodbury, Tennessee until …

James Nelson Bailey Jr., age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away on February 1, 2025 at his home. He was born July 29, 1950 in Highland Park, the son of James N. and Helen (Van Dyke) Bailey, and graduated from Milford High School with the Class of 1968. James pastored at the Open Door Bible Church in Hudson, MI, The …