Two local residents were arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with the intent to deliver, following a traffic stop late Monday. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies stopped a vehicle around 11:45 p.m. for a speeding violation. Location of the stop was not indicated in a department media release. Occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of 65 …

White Pigeon Township Library has reopened. Director Perri Saunders said the library’s staff is offering a variety of programs for all ages. The library is offering virtual programs on the library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Programs already underway or starting soon include: “Craft Time with Mrs. Krull,” first Monday of the month; “Gentle Yoga with Alyse,” 10 a.m. Wednesdays; …

Winter hats and scarves, and a variety of other winter wear, are available at Free Church Park in Sturgis. The clothing is being offered at no cost for anyone in need. It is part of ministries at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sturgis and has been available since late last week. In addition to winter items in the park, more …

Sturgis Public School officials recently fielded two offers to purchase the former Park School. Identities of the potential buyers were not released and only differentiated between “offer 1” and “offer 2.” Offer 1, which the board ultimately accepted, is a $17,500 cash offer with a detailed plan to repair the building on Neuman Street and convert it into a retail …

Glen Oaks President David Devier recently provided an update to the board of trustees regarding the college’s COVID-19 plan. Devier said the college is modifying its preparedness and response plan to reflect changes in quarantine guidelines, based on recommendations from the state. Very few employees have tested positive, the result of everyone doing their part to be safe in helping …

Rose Marie Starks, age 90, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at her home. She was born in Birmingham, MI on Aug. 15, 1930 the daughter of Forrest and Nola (Marsh) Howe. She graduated from Lake Orion High School. She was married to Alvin A. Starks and they resided in Mendon before settling in Three Rivers. Rose worked …

Letha Leone Goertler, age 94, of Leonidas, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Three Rivers. She was born in Vicksburg on Nov. 7, 1926 the daughter of C. Wayne and Clara (Briggs) Collins. After graduation from Vicksburg High School, she worked at Simpson-Lee Paper Co and Upjohn Pharmaceutical. She met and married Maurice E. Goertler on …

Phillip Matthew Warmack, age 56, of Sturgis, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. He was born in Three Rivers on Feb. 28, 1964 the son of the late William Aldon Warmack and Hazel June (Chitwood) Warmack and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. He attended Three Rivers Schools and was a resident of …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency said starting next week, it will post available vaccine appointments on its webpage. Beginning Monday and every subsequent Monday, appointments will be posted at 9 a.m. Current demand for COVID-19 vaccination exceeds the amount of vaccine allocated to the tri-county area. Agency officials last week rolled out an online scheduler that allows citizens to …

A Sturgis man was the victim of an armed-robbery attempt last week in Colon Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the incident unfolded around 12:30 p.m. Friday in the area of M-86 and Fairfax Road. The 45-year-old victim told deputies he was flagged down by a subject in a Ford F-150 pickup with Illinois license plates. The vehicle was stationary alongside …