Mr. David Arthur Anderson, “Bubba”, age 80, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Plainwell surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Anderson was born on Dec. 4, 1944 in Albion, the son of the late Carl Wallace and Helen Louise (Day) Anderson. David was born and raised in Albion, graduating with …

Welcome to the month of March. Because we live in Michigan, it means that this week we’ll have temperatures in the fifties and next week the temperatures will be in the thirties. It’s just a fact of life, and there’s nothing we can do about it. Next Sunday, March 9, our time will Spring ahead one hour. I try to …

Esther Ella Borkholder, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, February 28, 2025, at her home. She was born February 15, 1941, in Elkhart County, daughter of the late Daniel and Polly (Graber) Troyer. Esther resided in Sturgis since 2000, coming from Centreville. On June 29, 1962, she married Levi Borkholder in Three Rivers. She and Levi attended Locust …

Debra Ann Schuetz, age 65, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Goshen Hospital. She was born October 14, 1959 in Goshen, a daughter of James and Margaret (Fuller) Hesher. Debra graduated from Constantine High School in 1977, and obtained an Associates Degree at Glen Oaks Community College. On October 7, 1995 she married Timothy Schuetz in Goshen. …

Brian G. Ryder, age 60, of Vicksburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1964 in Three Rivers, the son of Christina Kelley. Brian was a proud graduate of Vicksburg High School’s Class of 1982. He was widely known for his incredible cooking skills, especially his famous stuffing and homemade …

Randall D. Rice, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, February 27, 2025, at Edgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. He was born July 27, 1957 in Sturgis, son of the late James Russell and Norma E. (Morrisson) Rice. Randy was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1976. He was …

Frederick William “Rick” Schultz, age 63, of Mendon passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital after battling a lengthy illness.  He was born in Three Rivers on April 10, 1961 the son of Norman and Donna (Harner) Schultz.  Rick attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1979 graduating class.  After his graduation, Rick joined …

St. Joseph County Road Commission has announced seasonal weight and speed restrictions on roads under the agency’s jurisdiction are in effect starting today. The so-called “frost law” is in place to help maintain the integrity of county roads that are especially vulnerable during the springtime freeze-thaw cycle. The weight and speed laws are not imposed on all-weather or Class A …

A Grand Rapids-based firm was awarded a three-year contract to aid Vicksburg with an effort to rebrand itself. During a recent meeting, council members approved a contract with The Image Shoppe. Village Manager Jim Mallery said the village back in December had requested proposals for rebranding and updating its website, as well as a wider and deeper look at the …

Glen Oaks Community College is announcing the inauguration of Bryan Newton as its ninth president. The investiture ceremony takes place at 10:30 a.m. March 21 at the college’s gymnasium. A reception will follow. Newton, who assumed the presidency last summer, succeeded David Devier. Newton brings more than two decades of experience in higher-education leadership. His commitment to student success, workforce …