A Cassopolis woman was arraigned last week on charges related to a fire she allegedly set at the Three Rivers Walmart earlier this summer. Fawn Mott, 30, was charged with third-degree arson in connection with the June 23 fire that forced the store to close for two days. She was arraigned in St. Joseph County District Court Friday. Bond was …

The Sturgis Police Department wishes to alert the public that residents have been receiving phone calls from individuals posing as a representative from the Internal Revenue Service. The phone calls are scams and an attempt to obtain personal information. The suspects use the threat of jail time if they do not cooperate and provide information relating to a Social Security …

M. Diane Reingardt, 63, of White Pigeon, Mich., died July 19, 2014, at Three Rivers Health, Three Rivers, Mich.She was born Feb. 21, 1951, in Freeport, Pa., the daughter of Edward L. and Anna J. (Wagel) Huth Sr. She was a White Pigeon area resident since 2009, coming from Constantine.She was a machine operator for Kirsch Company in Middlebury, Ind., …

The family of Ruth M. Johnson sadly announces the passing of their Mother on Sept. 5, 2014. Ruth was born June 13, 1923 in Moorepark, the daughter of Earl V. and Amy Irene (Pizell) Abrams. She was a graduate of Marcellus High School and the Cook County School of Nursing, class of 1945. Ruth began her nursing career in San …

A St. Joseph County judge has revoked bond for Mark Holst, who was arrested last week on methamphetamine-related charges. Early Tuesday, St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman revoked the bond on two charges leveled against Holst in June, citing issues of public safety. Holst, 50, of White Pigeon, had been out on bond from the June charges; he …

Sunday marks the start of the 164th St. Joseph County Grange Fair, and it has been declared Family Day. The roster for opening day includes mule and pony pulls, 4-H horse and rabbit shows, live music and farm truck pulls at 4 o’clock. The 4-H dog show takes place at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and the 4-H poultry show later in …

Three Rivers police said they have positively identified the woman responsible for starting a fire at Walmart earlier in the summer June. Though the woman’s name was not disclosed, police said they know who she is and are in the process of finding her for questioning related to the June 23 fire that forced the Three Rivers store to close …

The St. Joseph County United Way benefitted from a three-hour roof-sit event Wednesday staged by Sturgis Hospital. Due to inclement weather, however, the fourth annual event was modified; would-be sitters instead assembled in the Sturgis Woman’s Center made phone calls soliciting donations. Their effort netted more than $22,000 in pledges.

State police have released the name of an Indiana woman charged with drug-related offenses following a one-car accident earlier this week. Katie Ann Shepherd, 20, of Shipshewana, was a passenger in a car involved in an accident around 10:45 p.m. Tuesday on Featherstone Road, near Burgener Road. Troopers investigating the incident found her to be allegedly in possession of methamphetamine, …

Betty L. Lung, 87, of Sturgis, diedMonday, Sept. 8, 2014, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.Memorial services will be held at a later date. Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon is in charge of arrangements.