Daniel Lee Gales, age 67, of Colon, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. On June 26, 1953 Daniel was born in Fort Wayne, a son of the late John and Joan (McLatcher) Gales. Daniel graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1971. After graduation Daniel served his county with the …

Reinald “Ron” A. Lilly, age 69, of Burr Oak, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his home in Burr Oak. Ron was born on September 4, 1951 in Battle Creek, a son of Max and Ethel (Mock) Lilly. Ron attended and graduated from Bronson High School with the class of 1969. On June 30, 2001 Ron married Ruth …

Daniel Beryl Disbro, age 65, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at Argosy House in Centreville. He was born in Three Rivers on May 24, 1955 the son of Clyde and Janet (Gage) Disbro and has been a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. He attended the Upjohn School in Kalamazoo and the Pathfinder School in Centreville. Dan worked at ARCH …

St. Joseph County’s 2021 fiscal-year budget was approved Tuesday by county commissioners. The $17.5 million budget reflects a decrease of more than $500,000 from the 2020 budget, which was nearly $18.1 million. County finance director Angie Steinman said the most significant source of revenue for the general fund is property taxes. In 2021, property taxes are expected to provide $9.7 …

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services officials announced the agency now owns its emergency shelter, Hillmann House. Since launching the emergency shelter in 1986, DASAS leased the building from the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers for a nominal fee of $1 per year. Executive director Krista DeBoer said the church’s act of generosity empowers DASAS to take ownership of its …

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a catalytic converter larceny. The item was stolen off of a bus parked in the 17000 block of South River Road in Lockport Township. The theft is believed to have occurred between Nov. 15 and 29, authorities said.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that her administration may extend portions of a three-week partial shutdown of schools and businesses next week because of the “sheer volume” of coronavirus cases in Michigan. The Democratic governor said no decision had been made, but that hospitals can’t be overrun with COVID-19 patients. Although the infection curve has leveled off, it is a …

Meet Prince!!! Prince is a super good looking one year old male. He is very laid back and really enjoys being by people. He’s friendly, loving and very handsome! Prince has not been neutered yet.  Call to make an appointment to see Prince at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal …

St. Joseph County officials formally said goodbye and good luck to their soon-to-be-retired finance director. A resolution honoring Judie Ratering was read and subsequently approved by the five-member board of commissioners during their meeting Tuesday. Read by commissioner Ken Malone, the resolution acknowledged Ratering’s nine years as finance director and 11 years previously as a treasurer’s department employee. Board chairman …

Members of the Sturgis American Legion Post 73 took time over Thanksgiving to assemble meals for the Sturgis community. Legion volunteers put together and handed out almost 100 single-serving Thanksgiving meals that included turkey, potatoes, gravy, a vegetable and stuffing. Members spent Tuesday through Thursday shopping, cooking, carving and serving. Legion members who assisted were Harold Melvin, Tom Clewley, Jim …