The Dowagiac Secretary of State office will close at the end of the day Tuesday and move to a temporary location seven miles south, while its current building is remodeled. The project involves roof replacement and work on the building’s exterior, and is expected to be completed in August. During the relocation closure from June 12 to 14, customers are …

Frederick Augustine Tallmadge, age 95, died peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. Fred was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Lansing, to the late James and Anna (Simon) Tallmadge. He was preceded in death by a sister, Leonore (Jodry); and a brother, James. He spent much of his childhood on the Simon family farm in …

It appears St. Joseph County’s icon since 1887 is safe. Members of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday that recommends the county road commission keeps the Langley Covered Bridge open and in use within its current capacity. Road commission board members over the past few years have lamented the perpetual maintenance and associated costs of …

The program Project FRESH, which will allow people who are economically disadvantaged to purchase Michigan-grown fruits at roadside stands, is returning this summer. Through Project FRESH, mothers and children who receive WIC benefits can pick up their coupons at their local health department and use them to purchase fresh produce at participating farmer’s markets. Each qualifying participant can receive $25 …

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that took place last week in Fabius Township. Investigators said suspects forced entry into a trailer in the 61000 block of Youngman Road. Tools, electronics and various items of clothing were stolen. Authorities said the suspect vehicle is described as a light-colored minivan that features a loud …

A Sturgis man was arrested after he attempted to flee from police last weekend in Sturgis. Officers said the incident started shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday, when they observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed in the 700 block of East Lafayette Street. A traffic stop on the motorcycle was attempted but the driver fled. Officers pursued …

Carolyn A. Colvin, age 76, of Constantine, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. According to her wishes, there will be no visitation or services, as cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis.

Evelyn Grace Burkhead, age 76, of Sturgis, passed away late Sunday evening, June 2, 2019 at the Sturgis Hospital emergency room. She was born Sept. 17, 1942, in Three Rivers, a daughter of the late Richard Grant and Ellen Jean (Krontz) McKercher. Evelyn resided most of her life in the Burr Oak and Sturgis area and was a graduate of …

Patricia A Ellis, age 57, of Three Rivers, went home to be with the Lord in the early hours of Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was born on August 20, 1961 in Chicago, the daughter of Oscar and Estella (Flaggs) Moore. On September 29, 1984 Patricia married the love of her life Mark Ellis and had her son Mark Ellis, …

Katherine Louise White, age 93, died on Monday, June 3, 2019.. In accordance with Katherine’s wishes cremation will be conducted and services are pending at Hohner Funeral Home.