Teressa Lynn Emmel, age 59, of Mendon, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was born in Sturgis on March 23, 1964 the daughter of, the late George and Sharon (Frisbie) Emmel and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. She graduated from Colon High School and later attended Glen Oaks Community College. Teressa was …

Janet Sue Menz passed away in Three Rivers, on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the age of 82. She was born on April 18, 1941, in Perry, Iowa, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Maxine (Simmer) Peoples. Janet was incredibly loving and very dedicated to her husband, family, and friends. She spent hours outdoors working in her garden which …

John Lind, age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 22, 1939 in South Bend, the son of Charles and Biddie Lind. He played basketball for Lakeville High School, went on to Manchester College, and later worked for the state of Michigan. John loved to ride …

Christine M. Moline, age 64, of Howe, Indiana was reunited with her husband, Don, in heaven for eternity Tuesday afternoon, July 18, 2023 at her home following a hard fought battle with cancer. Christine May Moline was delivered into this world by her mother on September 3, 1958 to her parents Donnie C. and Virginia M. (Nagle) Milliman, in the …

Brian James Willoughby died peacefully and unexpectedly on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his Vicksburg home at the age of 56. He was an amazing son, husband, dad, brother, uncle, and human with a kind and gentle spirit. Brian was an extraordinary selfless person who brought his own brand of humor whenever friends and family were together. He enjoyed spending …

A union leader representing several St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department employees questioned the county board about not sharing a portion of federal funds the county received last year. Greg Algier, representing Police Officers Association of Michigan and Command Officers Association of Michigan, told commissioners Tuesday he is hopeful consideration will still be given to financially rewarding the union employees. Algier …

The family of an elderly woman, missing since late May, is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the sheriff’s office is continuing its search for 73-year-old Marilee Furlong, who was last seen May 29 in the area of Flatbush Road in Flowerfield Township. Bingaman said Furlong’s family is offering a $10,000 reward …

A plea agreement has been reached with a Branch County man related to his role in a fatal car crash last year. Prosecutor Zach Stempien said the agreement was made with Dylan Sadger. The 19-year-old Sadger in May 2022 was behind the wheel of a SUV traveling east on Sikorski Road in Bethel Township. Sadger failed to stop at the …

An Illinois man was injured in a single-vehicle crash last weekend in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff’s deputies were called shortly after 6 a.m. Sunday to M-60, near Lake Shore Drive, in response to a car that had gone off the roadway. The driver, 23-year-old Jelani Clark, of Flossmoor, was driving on M-60 when he lost control of his vehicle. …

Michigan’s attorney general filed felony charges Tuesday against 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020, accusing them of submitting false certificates that confirmed they were legitimate electors despite Joe Biden’s victory in the state. Attorney General Dana Nessel, a Democrat, announced Tuesday that all 16 people would face eight criminal charges, including forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery. …