White Pigeon Township resident Vickie Schroen is $5,000 richer after she was the winner in Saturday’s Cow-Poo-Looza III at Central Elementary. The $20 ticket she bought just hours before the start of the event proved to be the entry that coordinated with the square on which a cow defecated. The action took place about 10 minutes after the cow, named …

The 51st Mendon Dust-Off drew more than 500 show cars and several hundred spectators to Mendon High School Sunday. Event organizers said a clear day helped attract a large number of participants despite a strong wind. The event is one of two major fundraisers for the Mendon Kiwanis, which relies on the $3-per-spectator admission fee to provide scholarships to Mendon …

Centreville-area resident was presented the E. J. Shaheen award at Glen Oaks Community College’s graduation Friday. Michelle McNamara was the 2014 recipient of the award. It is presented annually to a member of the faculty who is nominated by students, alumni, fellow faculty, staff and members of the community for innovation and quality instruction. McNamara’s association with Glen Oaks Community …

A 30-year-old Fort Wayne, Ind., woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a rollover crash. The incident occurred on Fawn River Road near Mill Pond Road in White Pigeon Township. Police said the woman was driving east toward Sturgis when she swerved to miss an animal in the road and lost control of the vehicle, which struck two trees. The driver …

Mrs. Julia Haldy, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 1st, 2014 at The Sunshine Care Home. She was born on March 17, 1924 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Maria (Coppo) Gherna. Julia has been a lifelong resident of Three Rivers. On Sept. 25, 1948 she was …

Berlin “Fuzz” Murle Kunz, Jr., age 66, of Marcellus passed way on Friday, May 2, 2014 at his home. He was born June 28th 1947 in South Bend , IN the son of Berlin Kunz Sr and Margie Kunz (Mills). In 1957 the family moved to White Pigeon Michigan, where he attended White Pigeon Highschool. On November 2nd 1968 he …

Catherine J. Peacock of Centreville passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Cathy was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 15, 1932 to Charles and Josephine (Deurloo) Barton. Cathy graduated from Otsego High School with the class of 1950. On June 20, 1952 she was married to Donald Peacock at the Otsego United Methodist Church. She and Don continued to live …

The Sturgis Police Department recently presented awards to its personnel for various honors. The Professional Service Award was given to Det./Sgt. Ryan Banaszak. He was selected for the honor by Director of Public Safety Geoff Smith. Meritorious Service Award recipients were Sgt. Jeremy Marsh, and officers Brian Cooper and Frank Noel. The award was presented for their part in a …

A pellet gun, two swords, a safe and old coins were stolen earlier this week from a residence in Mendon Township. Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the incident, which occurred between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 51000 block of Cove Road.

The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services of St. Joseph County has announced its third annual fundraiser will take place May 17. “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” begins at 10 a.m. at Three Rivers High School. Participants are asked to secure ledges for walking at least one lap around the school’s track. Though not a requirement, men are encouraged to …