Robert E Morris, age 57, of White Pigeon, died on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Centreville. He was born on August 27, 1967 in South Bend, the Son of Glenn D. and Judy L. (Pettit) Morris. He was a resident of the White Pigeon area all of his life and a graduate of White Pigeon Schools  in 1985. Robert was …

Centreville Elementary School’s recently completed addition was formally dedicated Monday, when district officials staged a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The 5,155-square-foot addition, made possible by district voters in a May 2023 vote, features a new cafeteria and a separate, new music room. District officials, including superintendent Chad Brady, principal Dennis Kirby and board of education members, took part in the ceremonial …

A Dowagiac man died after being struck by a car over the weekend in Cass County’s LaGrange Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies responded shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday to the 5700 block of Wilbur Hill Road in response to a car-versus-pedestrian crash. Deputies said 60-year-old Dowagiac resident Johnny Moore was driving north and his vehicle struck Dalton Prentice, 30. …

A LaGrange County man has been sentenced for sexual misconduct offenses against children in Branch and St. Joseph counties. St. Joseph County Circuit Court officials said David Miller, 55 was recently sentenced to between 18 and 50 years after pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. In a separate matter, Miller was sentenced to two counts of …

Organizers of last week’s Spring Car Cruise-In & Eats celebration in downtown Sturgis have declared the event a success. North Street in the downtown district was closed Friday evening for vendors, food trucks and acoustic music entertainment. Sturgis Downtown Development Authority Event Coordinator Ryan Conrod said the gathering was the perfect kickoff for the summer season of events. The next …

Centreville Public Schools is hosting a countywide, summer-feeding program starting next month. Marilyn Rosewarne, director of dining services, said the program is open to children 18 years of age and younger, as well as anyone 26 or younger enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Recipients must be St. Joseph County residents and do not need …

Organizers behind the annual St. Joseph County Project Connect have announced the date of the 2025 event. Laura Brott, collaborative coordinator for St. Joseph County Human Services Commission, said Project Connect and the Veteran Stand Down take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 at the St. Joseph County Fairground. Brott said anyone who represents a service relevant to …

Camp Eberhart is gearing up for its 116th year of creating lifelong memories. Camp officials recently announced several accomplishments made during the off-season. Work includes more than $1 million invested in facility upgrades; $200,000 in ADA improvements; more than $560,000 to fully renovate Dave’s House; $75,000 to complete Coop’s Coop; $63,000 to install a generator in Klinger Hall; and more than $50,000 …

A Burr Oak woman is one of 10 volunteers being honored statewide by Michigan State University Extension for 50 years of service to Michigan 4-H. Quentin Tyler, director of MSU Extension, said St. Joseph County is represented by Sharon Mitchell, who has spent five decades dedicated to local 4-H. Tyler said MSU Extension is grateful for every volunteer in every …

A proposal by Bronson Community Schools to borrow more than $32 million for a number of projects and upgrades was turned down by its voters. Tuesday’s request was narrowly defeated, by a margin of 51.6 percent opposed and 48.4 percent in support. The request was to borrow funds through general-obligation bonds. The funding would have covered an addition and extensive …