Members of the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging have agreed to urge the county’s board of commissioners to move forward with plans for a proposed senior center in Sturgis. During their meeting last week, COA board members discussed the proposed Sturgis location and agreed it is needed as a replacement for the current facility on North Jefferson Street. County …

The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a traffic advisory for motorists in Cass County. The agency said single-lane closures on M-40 between M-60 and U.S. 12 will be under flag control for a repaving project. MDOT says the undertaking will be completed at the end of September.

Bob Ripley, age 76, passed away July 19, 2013. Bob lived in Kalamazoo all his life and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. Over the years, he served in the National Guard, was a Kalamazoo police officer, worked as a used car manager at Gilmore Pontiac and he retired from the Upjohn Company. He is survived by his wife Sue …

When there’s a lag in a conversation, we usually end up talking about the weather. We haven’t had to wait for a lag in any chats lately, because the weather has been the opening comment in most recent exchanges. When you turn on the Six O’Clock News, the first thing they talk about is either the heat index, or high …

White Pigeon Police Chief Lynn Baker has signed a contract with the village to continue his services with the municipality. The contract includes a privacy clause, which essentially limits details regarding terms of Baker’s employment. Police chief in White Pigeon since 1995, Baker previously worked under a handshake agreement, but village officials agreed a formal contract should be in place …

State police investigators are continuing to look into a report of a large, blast sound heard around noon Monday in Flowerfield Township. According to a department media release, Enbridge oil workers in the area of Flatbush and Mt. Zion roads heard the sound coming from a nearby wooded area. The workers told investigators they were unsure if it was a …

The St. Joseph County Horseman’s Association has announced it is moving Saturday’s 4-H Program Pleasure Fundraiser and Gymkhana Fundraiser shows to the county fairgrounds. Council board member Sherri Rivers said the association is grateful for the cooperation of fair manager Bill Johnson and the fair’s board members for accommodating on such short notice. Rivers said food will be available and …

Margaret Irene Price, 83, of Three Rivers passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013, 10:00a.m. at The Church of Christ in White Pigeon, MI. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Vincent “Don” Klein was a man of the soil and the salt of the earth. Farming was his way of life as well as his vocation. It let him live simply yet inventively. Meat and potatoes and strawberry sundaes gave him as much pleasure as growing corn, beans and producing exotic oils. He was proud of his accomplishments and his …

Investigators from the Michigan State Police are looking into a residential burglary last week in White Pigeon Township. According to a department media release, a residence in the 20000 block of Fawn River Road was broken-in to during the daytime Thursday, and a television, computer, gaming system and two firearms were stolen. The victim told police the incident occurred between …