Nancy E. Fox, age 75, of Centreville, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Nancy’s life began in Schoolcraft on April 12, 1945. The family moved to St. Joseph County where she attended Upper Flatbush and Park Community schools. She attended Three Rivers High School where she graduated in 1964. Nancy worked for Denton Mills in …

St. Joseph County commissioners are expected to decide next week whether to submit a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer regarding the employment of county prosecutor John McDonough. During their executive committee meeting Wednesday, commissioners debated whether to submit the letter in an effort to remove McDonough from the post he has held for nearly 12 years. Board chairman Dennis Allen …

A grocery chain with a presence in Sturgis for nearly 100 years is closing next month. Kroger’s Central Division announced Wednesday it will close the Sturgis store. Financial performance was cited as the key factor in the company’s decision. According to a company media release, the Sturgis location has not operated profitably for a number of years and the company’s …

St. Joseph County Commission On Aging will have to search for a new director, as Tim Stoll has been hired as chief executive officer at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Following an extensive search, Stoll was the clear choice for the position, according to members of the search committee. The 48-year-old Stoll, a Colon High School graduate and Sherwood resident, …

Colon municipal officials have canceled the boil-water order. The source of the problem centered on an issue with the water tower. The village said its tower was being filled and a valve was opened too far, resulting in low water pressure.  

Thomas C. Colpetsir, age 64, of Colon, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. Tom was born Jan. 30, 1956, in Sturgis, a son of the late Clayton C. and Barbara A. (James) Colpetsir. Tom graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1973. Following high school, Tom completed plumber apprentice school to …

Robert Neil Baxter, age 83, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. Robert was born on April 25, 1937 in Hudson, Michigan, a son of the late Neil and Velma (Thompson) Baxter. Robert graduated from Hudson High School with the class of 1955. Following high school Robert attended Grand Rapids Baptist College and Theological Seminary. …

Gatha Jean Harris, age 94, of Burr Oak, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born Jan. 23, 1926, in Bronson, to Albert Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Mock) Leverence. Gatha attended Worden Schools for eight years and graduated valedictorian from Burr Oak High School with the class of 1942. She then graduated from Michigan State …

St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough pled guilty this week in relation to a bond violation. McDonough appeared Tuesday via Zoom before Kalamazoo County District Court Judge Vincent Westra. The proceeding stems from McDonough’s purchase and consumption of alcohol while on bond for a drunken-driving charge in Lockport Township. The alleged DUI in May resulted in McDonough’s arrest. McDonough waived …

A state agency has recognized the St. Joseph County Road Commission for its low employee-injury rates among Michigan’s county road commissions. The accolade was mentioned at the County Road Association Self-Insurance Fund’s virtual annual membership meeting Sept. 16. The agency provides safety training and workers’ compensation for 69 of the state’s 76 road commissions. The honor roll started in 2011 …