A federal agency and a firearms trade association are offering a reward of up to $4,000 for information leading to the prosecution of the party responsible for the theft of 21 guns last week from a Sturgis business. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is teaming with the National Shooting Sports Foundation to offer the reward. It is …

More than two dozen families were assisted Saturday thanks to a semi-annual event staged by the St. Joseph County Great Start Parent Coalition. Parent liaison Matie James said the Communitywide Baby Shower program, staged at Firm Foundation Ministries in Centreville, has been in place for more than five years and provides families help with their newborn. During the 2 1/2-hour …

St. Joseph County’s lone remaining representative in the high school football playoffs was eliminated Saturday. Constantine, which eked into the playoffs with a 5-4 record, bowed out in a 35-34 overtime loss to undefeated Grand Rapids North Pointe Christian in the Division 6 regional title contest. The Falcons forced overtime on their final possession of regulation, then went for the …

Everything has the capability of turning into a major controversy these days. Things people say or what they do or even what they don’t do. What people wear or don’t wear. Where you work, who you donate money to, what you believe, who you support, who you dated, where you went to school, what you write in a book, where …

Hunters have streamed to Michigan’s forests and fields for the start of firearm deer season. More than 500,000 are expected to join the annual hunt, which runs through Nov. 30. It’s a cultural and sporting tradition but also a big economic driver, generating more than $2.3 billion in spending on products and services including food, lodging and equipment. Steve Arwood …

The Kalamazoo Wings (6-7-1-0) were victorious in their two games at Wings Event Center this weekend. The weekend ended on a sour note, however, as they lost in their first-ever game against the Brampton Beast (5-6-1-0). On Friday, the K-Wings hosted the Evansville IceMen (3-7-0-0). After a scoreless first period, the K-Wings pulled ahead of the IceMen scoring two goals …

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Carl J. Stuby, age 88, of Centreville, passed away Friday, November 13th, 2015 at Three Rivers Health.  He was born in Sherman Township on July 15, 1927, a son of Leo and Ella (Ott) Stuby.  Carl graduated from Centreville High School in 1945 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 in the 2nd Armored Division.  On May 9, …

Mary J. Austin, age 72, of Marcellus, MI passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at home. She was born December 29, 1942 in Lawrence, MI the daughter of Arthur P. and Pauline L. (Johnson) Carney.  In April of 1961 she married Edwin R. Austin who preceded her in death in 2008. Mary was a bookkeeper for most of her adult …

Hello. My name is Izzy and I am a male grey and white kitty, about 1 year old. I love people and the attention they give to me and really like to talk to you a lot. Right now I am in the cat condo in the lobby of Animal Control. I love looking out the window at the big …