The village of Colon has lost a pillar of its community. David Farrell, a former school teacher, key component of the Colon Historical Society and deacon at Colon Baptist Church, passed away Saturday following a brief illness. His wife and three children were by his side. John Kroeger, a deacon at Colon Baptist Church, said Farrell was a man whose …

A Three Rivers-area man was injured after the farm tractor he was driving overturned last week in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 12:30 p.m. Friday to an area on Sodaman Road. Investigators said a tractor driven by Darrel Martin, 42, sped up while coming down a hill. Martin told authorities he was …

Glen Oaks Community College President David Devier recently led a presentation centering on work at the college and what remains to be completed. Devier shared a presentation called “A completion of the capital plan: A new dawn for GOCC.” It was the focus topic of a recent meeting of the Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees. According to Devier’s …

The city of Sturgis is implementing a program to fill emergency medical-service-provider staffing shortfalls and to provide more comprehensive EMS coverage in coming years. Ryan Banaszak, Sturgis director of public safety, said the area has experienced challenges firsthand as local EMS providers have seen a dramatic decrease in staffing and fewer people entering into the emergency medical field in the …

A local group called “100 Goodfellas” recently awarded Pregnancy Helpline with a check for $6,600. In addition, the group anticipates collecting approximately $3,000 more for the organization. Pregnancy Helpline director Carol Stuckey said she would like to thank 100 Goodfellas for selecting them as their charity of choice this quarter. A check presentation was made recently and included Andy Boyd, president of the board of directors for Pregnancy Helpline, and Tony Percival, representing 100 …

Here I am Santa!  I am a big girl!  They call me Berta.  I am about two years old, spayed female, and current on my rabies.  I am house trained and friendly.  My docket number is 51413, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open Monday – Friday, …

Three Branch County men and a Sturgis resident were arrested for allegedly stealing property from tornado-damaged homes and vehicles in Kentucky. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and police in Caldwell County, Ky., announced the arrests Friday. Cameron said Sevon Gowen, 25, of Sturgis, was charged with possession of burglary tools, receiving stolen property, first-degree possession of a controlled substance and first-degree …

Michigan reported more than 46,000 new cases of coronavirus in the week ending Dec. 19, down 7.3 percent from the previous week. Meanwhile, St. Joseph County reported 227 cases and 10 deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 327 cases and six deaths. Throughout the pandemic, it has reported 10,601 cases and 152 deaths. Cases fell in 61 Michigan counties, with the …

Southwest Enforcement Team officers executed a search warrant Friday at a home in the 69000 block of Union Road in Cass County’s Porter Township. Three adults at the residence were detained and questioned. The investigation stemmed from tips received regarding suspected drug sales from the home. A 47-year-old Union man, the occupant of the home, was arrested for possession of …

A Mishawaka man was injured after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a crash in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 10 p.m. Sunday to the intersection of Bair Lake Street and Wood Lake Road. Investigators said a car driven by 55-year-old Ryan McCourt was traveling east on Bair Lake Street when …