Domestic and Sexual Abuse Service of St. Joseph County will host a Survivor Stomp 5k run and 1.4-mile walk events April 30. According to event organizers, the run and walk are in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Participants will run and walk in support of survivors and in memory of those who have lost their lives to domestic and …

A Cass County jury on Tuesday returned an “as-charged” guilty verdict against Leon Watson for his ongoing molestation of his great-niece over a seven-year period at a rural Cass County farm. The victim was 7 years old when the sex crimes began and approximately 14 when they ended last year. Watson, a 67-year-old Vandalia resident, is expected to receive a …

There may be a reason why people have trouble seeing while driving at night, and it’s not their eyesight. A new rating of the headlights of more than 30 midsized car models gave only one model a grade of “good.” Of the rest, about a third were rated “acceptable,” a third “marginal” and a third “poor.” The difference between the …

Mark E. Miller, age 40, of Centreville, died on Monday, March 28, 2016 at his home following a brief illness. He was born February 5, 1976 a son of Mervin and Marcia (Wadsworth) Miller in Adrian, Michigan. Mark graduated from Centreville High School in 1994 and from Northern Michigan University in 2000. He was employed as a Technician 4 at Monsanto …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has received a $20,000 grant to increase testing and reporting of HIV. Prevention director Kim Wilhelm said the funds will also allow the agency to increase testing and counseling for sexually transmitted infections at each of its clinics. Wilhelm said she expects the agency to designate one day a week to provide HIV and STI …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners recently approved the submission of three grant requests to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In all, the requests amount to more than $150,000, not including more than $100,000 county-required matching dollars. County grant writer James Hissong said the first was an appeal to the DNR’s trust fund for development of two accessible …

St. Joseph County District Court Judge Rob Pattison has announced he will stage a “Court in the Schools” session next month in Three Rivers. Pattison on Monday said the session, will involve an actual sentencing from someone who pled guilty to a drug- or alcohol-related offense. The event will take place at 1 p.m. April 15 at Three Rivers High …

High school students interested in 2016-17 career and technical education are encouraged to apply soon. CTE director Tommy Cameron said the early application deadline is Thursday. Prospective participants can apply online at sjcisd.com. Classes include agri-science, automotive services, building trades, computer information technologies, CAD, graphics design, marketing, medical occupations and welding. Cameron said early deadline provides prospective participants the best …

Ramona Lynn McCully, age 62, of Jones, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born in St. Louis, MO on November 12, 1953 the daughter of Ralph L. Gaulden and Mary (Laska) Calvert. Ramona graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1972. On June 5, 1970 she was united in marriage to Gregory McCully. Together …

Rose Ann Reardon, age 68, of Three Rivers, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. Rose was born on Aug. 22, 1947 in Three Rivers, MI. the daughter of the late Major F. and Fern A. (Parsneau) Goodenough II. Rose attended and graduated from Three Rivers High School. …