The St. Joseph County United Way has announced a change to the dates of its second annual “Yards, Barns and Brews” event. Originally slated for May 1 and 2, the event has been rescheduled to July 17 and 18. In addition, the fairgrounds announced it, too, is rescheduling the Countywide Garage Sales event to the same weekend. Attractions will include …

Patricia Ann Estes, age 75, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Bickford of Battle Creek Assisted Living.  She was born in Ypsilanti on January 19, 1945 the daughter of Emmery L. and Sarah B. (Edwards) Snyder. She graduated from Mendon High School in 1963 and earned her Associates Degree from Glen Oaks Community College. Pat loved to read, …

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to toughen rather than relax what already was one of the nation’s strictest stay-home orders in response to the coronavirus is hitting opposition in her home state, where Republicans who backed her moves initially are now ratcheting up their criticism. Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey took to Facebook to accuse the Democratic governor and vice …

As a child growing up, two things I fondly remember about the Detroit Tigers were the broadcasting teams:  Ernie Harwell and Paul Carey on the radio and George Kell and Al Kaline on TV. I spent many summer nights listening to Harwell and Carey on the clock radio in my bedroom.  I may be biased, but there wasn’t a better …

Rodney Gene Day, age 62, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his home. He was born Dec. 20, 1957, in New Castle, Ind., a son of the late Donald and Hazel M. (Proctor) Day. Rodney resided most of his life in Burr Oak. Rodney had been employed for many years at Sturgis Foundry until the closing …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of irrigation wire from a field in Constantine Township. According to a department media release, deputies were called to an area near the intersection of U.S. 131 and Garber Road to investigate the incident. The victim told authorities the larceny took place between 9 p.m. April 8 and 9 a.m. …

Officials from Firm Foundation Ministries have announced that due to the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order, the Building Hope Free Store will be closed for both shopping and donation drop-offs until at least April 30. Meanwhile, volunteers from White Pigeon Food Pantry said the facility will be open on Wednesdays and also every third Monday for curbside services. Wednesday …

State Rep. Aaron Miller said Gov. Whitmer moved in the wrong direction when she put more restrictions on people and businesses while extending her stay-at-home order until April 30. Whitmer last week ordered that stores no longer sell what she considers non-essential items and block off those areas so customers cannot access them. The governor also said she will not …

Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the department is investigating the theft of a golf cart. The vehicle was taken between 11:30 p.m. April 9 and 11 a.m. April 10 in the 71000 block of Roosevelt Road in White Pigeon Township. Lillywhite said the 2009 E-Z-GO is metallic green in color, lifted with chrome rims and has a handicap sticker on its …

Marilyn Kay Kahler-Slack, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 10, 2020 with family at her side.  She was born on February 5, 1961 to Dennis R. & Ruth A. (Buel) Slack in Three Rivers. Marilyn attended Three Rivers Community Schools and graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1979. In 1979, she was united in marriage to Clifford Kahler …