Sandra “Sandy” Jean Swartzentruber, age 77, of Mendon, passed away in the early hours on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 15, 1941 the daughter of Frances and Helen (McElvain) Truckey. Sandy was a long-time resident of Mendon, having graduated from Mendon High School in the class of 1959. She retired from …

Lyle E. Thrasher, age 85, a lifelong resident of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at his home, with family by his side. He was born June 15, 1933, in Sturgis, a son of the late Ambrose and Hazel (Bordner) Thrasher. On June 25, 1960, he married Mary L. Persails. Surviving are his wife, Mary; two sons, Alan (Renae) …

Dixie L. Melchi, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, May 22, 2019, at her home, with her family at her side. She was born Sept. 11, 1941, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Irene (Abbs) Thompson. Dixie resided in Mattawan for 30 years. The rest of her life was lived in Sturgis, where she was …

A 31- year-old Dearborn Heights man is in the St. Joseph County jail on several assault charges. Robert Brueck faces charges of attempted murder, home invasion, possessing body armor and several other weapons offenses, according to authorities. Investigators said Central Dispatch responded around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday to a home in the 62000 block of Youngs Prairie Road in Constantine Township to …

State Rep. Aaron Miller has announced an in-district office hour location for the month of May. Miller said the monthly regular office hours allow him to connect directly with his constituents. He said he enjoys the opportunity to have a sit-down discussion and hear what people have to say. Miller will be available 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31 …

Constantine village manager Mark Honeysett gave a brief update Monday on the village’s plan to build a wastewater treatment plant. The village currently pipes waste to a treatment plant in Three Rivers, and a sewer treatment contract between the village and Three Rivers expired in 2016. USDA offers a long-term loan through World Development, Honeysett said, and building a plant …

Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education has selected Nick Herblet as principal at Sturgis High School. Herblet has 10 years of experience in educational administration as Lakeview Community Schools assistant principal/ athletic director, Ithaca Public Schools assistant principal/athletic director, Sturgis High School assistant principal, and Congress and Wenzel elementary principal. Prior to his career in educational administration, he worked nine …

I am “Annie”.  I am looking for a new home.  I am a year old, tri colored, female aussie mix.  I am super sweet, and partially housebroke and I know a few commands.  I am getting my spay surgery and will be available to be adopted Friday, May 24,2019.My docket number is 46202, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control …

Two people were injured following an incident Wednesday in Constantine Township. Details were limited but deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department were called to the 62000 block of Youngs Prairie Road in response to a report that two people received stab wounds. More information is expected to be released today.

Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday to discontinue the lease at the former Fawn River School and prepare the property for sale. Ray Sterling, director of finance for the district, said it was recommended by the finance committee not to renew the lease at the property for the 2019-20 school year. That lease expires June 30, at which time the …