Johnny Fonseca, Sr. age 73 of Marcellus passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mercedes, Texas on December 16, 1946 the son of Domingo Fonseca and Guadalupe (Vega) Fonseca. On November 14, 1975, in St. Joseph, Michigan he married Kathryn Ferrel who survives. Johnny was a General Laborer working for …

A Lockport Township man has been reported missing. St. Joseph County sheriff’s officials said they are attempting to confirm the whereabouts of Todd Hoyt, age 59. He was last seen Saturday. A resident of the 58000 block of James Drive, Hoyt is 5-foot-7 and weighs about 190 pounds. His physical description includes gray hair, hazel-colored eyes and he has facial …

Two people were involved in a single-vehicle accident Christmas day in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to a location on Detroit Road, near Barron Lake Road. Deputies said 36-year-old Ikbal Singh of Three Rivers was driving east on Detroit Road when he swerved the car he was driving to avoid …

The Fabius-Park Fire Department this week took delivery of a new addition to its fleet of vehicles. Department officials said the rescue pumper was delivered Monday and will be the primary vehicle when response to a fire or the need for medical service is warranted. Chief Mike Frye said a few in-house modifications to the truck have to be made …

I was born here at Animal Control October 15, 2019.  I am the last of Cleo’s kittens.  My brothers and sisters have gotten adopted.  I am gentle and being a boy, I love to be active.  I don’t know why they named me Heckles.  It would be great to love on a new companion owner.  My docket number is 46931 at …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has issued a reminder about kerosene safety, especially for families that rely on kerosene heaters to help heat their home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, supplemental heating equipment, such as a kerosene heater, is the leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February. Agency officials said kerosene …

The Sturgis Planning Commission recently voted to recommend amendments to zoning ordinances that would permit catering facilities and banquet halls within certain zoning districts. The ordinance would define catering facility as an establishment in which the principal use is the preparation of food and meals on the premises, and where such food and meals are delivered to another location for …

WHEELING, WV – Christmas came early for the Kalamazoo Wings (9-14-3-0) as they headed into the holiday break with a pair of victories. After a five-day break, the K-Wings will host the Indy Fuel and Fort Wayne Komets this Friday and Saturday night at Wings Event Center.  Game time is 7 pm for both games. On Friday, the Central Division …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners this week approved three exceptions to its hiring freeze. Tuesday’s votes resulted in authorization to hire an emergency services coordinator, a $75,000-a-year position that will become vacant effective Jan. 31. It was sought by undersheriff Mark Lillywhite. In a separate request, Lillywhite also was granted permission to hire a clerk/typist for the sheriff’s department. …

Ellen Eisele has been chosen as the 2019 recipient of the John E. Oster Award for Teacher Recognition. She was honored Monday at a luncheon hosted by Sturgis Rotary Club. Eisele, who came to Sturgis in 1990, was instrumental in piloting the Connected Mathematics Program, ensuring access to some of the finest teaching materials and professional development on the market. …