David Edward Blasius, age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1935 in Three Rivers, the son of Arthur and Martha (Barns) Blasius. David was a Master Electrician and started Blasius Electric. David was preceded in his passing by his parents. Left to cherish David’s …

Christine “Chris” Marie Rogers, age 47, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania on October 12, 1972 the daughter of Gerald E. and Shirley Anne (Sessa) Motter. Chris was the Director of Nursing at multiple places most recently at the Cass County Medical Care Facility in Cassopolis. Chris …

St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald said a procedure is in place for anyone interested in serving the remaining 11 months of Sheriff Brad Balk’s term after he retires Jan. 31. According to a notice Oswald posted Friday, prospective successors are advised to submit a letter of interest and résumé to her office by 4 p.m. on or before Nov. …

Members of the Centreville Village Council voted recently to sell six acres of property in its industrial park to a company looking to put in a manufacturing facility. The Centreville Downtown Development Authority previously approved up to $60,000 to build 400 feet of road to the facility. In an unrelated matter, the village has purchased new Christmas decorations. As a …

A workday was held last month at Old Centreville Cemetery, the first in a series organized by the Amos Sturgis Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, as they attempt to restore the plot of land. An active cemetery from 1833 through 1971, the area was designated a Michigan State Historic Site. It is located at the corner of Dean …

Gary Blake Lamb, age 67, died on Thursday, November 7, 2019 In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted and memorial services are pending at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Here are four more suggestions that might make that international trip more enjoyable: Adjust your schedule of prescription medicine to account for differing time zones. Why not carry an extra watch and keep it set to “home time”? That way your medicine can be taken on time. If you’re diabetic and take insulin, carry a prescription for your syringes. Many …

Investigators from Southwest Enforcement Team conducted a search warrant Tuesday to shut down an illegal sale of marijuana. SWET had received information from Sturgis Police Department and residents, and were at Lonespruce on Fawn River Road in regard to marijuana being sold without a license. The investigation, which has run for nearly three months, found that marijuana was being sold …

Sheriff’s deputies recently responded to a larceny incident in Fabius Township. Investigators were called around 4 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a larceny in the 11000 block of Coon Hollow Road. A Generac generator and four solid-wood overhead doors were taken, according to authorities.

Two high school football teams from St. Joseph County will try to remain in the postseason, with tough contests on tap this weekend. Constantine, which has an 8-and-2 record following a playoff win last week over Niles Brandywine, will face off against Hillsdale. The Hornets are 10-and-0 and topped Jonesville in playoff action last week, 48-22. The Division 6 teams …