A preliminary hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her 2-year-old child was waived earlier this month. According to St. Joseph County District Court, 21-year-old Paige Bohne waived the preliminary hearing in the case, which was scheduled to occur Tuesday. The waiver was signed by all parties Nov. 14. Waiving the preliminary hearing means the case now …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners last week approved its budget for 2025. Finance Director Angie Steinman presented a budget of $51.8 million. The General Fund budget totals $22.6 million and requires a tax levy of 4.5162 mills – the maximum allowable under the application of the Headlee Rollback. Steinman said revenues projected for the 2025 are the result …

The St. Joseph County United Way is hoping to deliver gifts to 150 homes in St. Joseph County in advance of Christmas. The Centreville-based agency is accepting toy donations to help meet the challenge. Donations of toys and cash will be delivered to low-income families, and families with children who may not have any other Christmas presents to open Dec. …

Geraldine “Geri” M. Bloom, age 71, of Coldwater, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Angola. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 6, 2024, at 12:00 noon at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Wyatt Smith officiating. Prior to the service a memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 to …

Bonnie L. (Crawford) McDowell, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in LaGrange on February 7, 1955 the daughter of Sherman and Helen (Anthony) Crawford. Bonnie married Arthur Hack, and together they raised a daughter, Trina; Art preceded Bonnie in passing. Bonnie …

Ronald D Rose, age 64, of White Pigeon, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1959. Ron was a White Pigeon High School graduate and college educated with ASE National Certification. He was employed by the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority for many years. Ron was a long time resident of …

Yvonne Copper, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. She was born February 7, 1954 in Chicago, the daughter of Earl Hodges and Maebell (McCloud) Dobine, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1972. Yvonne cared for others as a nurse’s aide for 33 years at Optalis Health …

David Russell Land, age 74, of Sturgis, was surrounded by his family when he passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, November 22, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born May 4, 1950, in Augusta, Georgia, son of the late Russell and Betty (Coffey) Land. David resided in Sturgis for over 30 years. Prior to coming to Sturgis, he …

This is the week of Thanksgiving. The one time when we should reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for. If you have a roof over your head, food on your table, and friends and family, you are more fortunate than 70% of the world’s population. No matter how hard you feel you have it, there’s someone …

Zelma Ilene McClish was born May 2nd, 1923 in Lagrange to Earl and Beatrice Halsey.  Zelma and her twin, Thelma, were a part of the very large family that consisted of 13 children in total. Zelma’s mother passed away at the young age of 36 and that is when her step-mother, Ethel, came into her life. Zelma met James Edward …