Andrew Jay Trattles, age 62, of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. He was born in Sturgis on June 1, 1958 the son of the late Elmer and Kathryn (Randel) Trattles. He attended school at the Roys Elementary School, Huss Elementary School, and Three Rivers High School. He graduated with the …

Michigan will begin issuing coronavirus vaccines to seniors and front-line workers such as teachers and police next week, state officials said Wednesday while announcing accelerated access for people who are at least 65 years old. The state had planned to next immunize people 75 and older and essential workers including first responders, prison guards and child care providers. But residents …

John Edward Baker, age 83, of LaGrange, and a former resident of Sturgis, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange. He was born March 4, 1937 in LaGrange, son of the late Cletus and Evelyn (Parson) Baker. Ed resided most of his life in the Sturgis area and was a graduate of Sturgis High School …

Richard C. Fleckenstein, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, due to failing health over the last year. He was born March 7, 1942 in Kalamazoo, a son to the late Harold and Katheryn (Crane) Fleckenstein. On June 25, 1988 in Lansing, he married Shirley (Skinner) Holcom. Richard retired from Sparrow …

A Centreville resident has been named executive director of the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging. During Tuesday’s county commission meeting, St. Joseph County Administrator Teresa Doehring announced the hiring of Pam Riley. Riley, whose first day on the job was Monday, replaces Tim Stoll. Stoll resigned in November to oversee Thurston Woods in Sturgis. The 49-year-old Riley was hired …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners will see its leadership remain steady in 2021. Commissioners approved Dennis Allen, 61, to continue serving as chair of the five-member board. Allen, a Centreville resident who represents Florence, Lockport, Nottawa and Sherman townships, will oversee the board for the fourth consecutive year. Meanwhile, Kathy Pangle, starting her fifth year as a county commissioner, …

Sturgis officers arrested a Leonidas man after he led authorities on a vehicle pursuit earlier this week. Sturgis Director of Public Safety Ryan Banaszak said officers attempted to stop a vehicle around 4 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of Laura Drive after confirming the vehicle was reported stolen. The suspect continued eastbound into Branch County before eventually losing control …

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.