St. Joseph County commissioners on Tuesday renewed their agreement with county grant writer James Hissong. A contracted employee, Hissong will be paid $35,100 by the county this year after netting a $100 raise. The agreement was extended through 2021. County administrator Teresa Doehring and commissioners praised Hissong for the quality of work he has performed the past five years. He …

Joyce Ledyard, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning January 3, 2021 at Sturgis Hospital. She was born July 7, 1935 in Kentucky daughter of the late David and Tenney (Vance) Brady. Mrs. Ledyard resided in Sturgis for the past 59 years coming Kentucky. She retired from Sturgis Molded Products following many years of dedicated employment. Joyce enjoyed …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the thefts of catalytic converters from two vehicles in White Pigeon Township. The vehicles were parked in the 18000 block of U.S. 12. The convertors were taken Monday from trucks belonging to Robert Henry Corporation, of South Bend.

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic hits a bright note today, as American Airlines returns to the airport. American had pulled its schedule for October, November and December in an effort to navigate the impacts of COVID-19 on flight operations. Airport director Craig Williams said AZO welcomes American’s return to Kalamazoo and the access it provides to …

Sturgis Township officials are preparing for a road-improvement plan. Stubey Road north of U.S. 12 is tentatively set for repaving this year, an undertaking recently approved by township officials. The project will involve Stubey Road north of U.S. 12, while township officials tabled a portion of the same road from Fawn River Road to the Indiana state line. Supervisor George …

Darlene May Gentry, age 80, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home. She was born in Three Rivers on March 28, 1940 the daughter of Burr L. and Margaret L. (Smith) Johnson, and was a lifetime resident of the Michiana area. She was baptized at the Moorepark United Methodist Church and attended Three Rivers Schools. She …

Donald Eugene Paul, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born June 2, 1938 in Three Rivers, the son of Glenn and Amy (Parker) Paul. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force. He retired as Plant Manager at Arco Industries. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and softball. Remaining to cherish …

A former Three Rivers teacher and his family escaped a fire last week, and now a GoFundMe site has been set up to help their recovery. Joel Moore, former choir teacher at Three Rivers High School, along with his wife and their three school-aged children, safely escaped a fire that destroyed their Three Rivers home Thursday. A relative of the …

A 20-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested after leading authorities on a pursuit last week in Park Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies attempted to stop a speeding vehicle shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday on U.S. 131 at Michigan Avenue. The suspect fled from deputies and was pursued into the city of Three Rivers. The suspect then abandoned his vehicle …

The St. Joseph County Road Commission wishes to remind residents that state law prohibits plowing or shoveling of snow into the roadway. Agency officials said the reminder is relevant after last weekend’s snow event, the first of the season in St. Joseph County. It is recommended that snow from end-of-driveway shoveling be tossed three to five feet away from the …