Howe Military Academy’s Board of Trustees has announced the school will not reopen for the 2019-20 academic year. Established in 1884, Howe’s approach to education included the integration of academics, physical readiness and leadership, and character development. According to a board-issued statement, rising costs and declining enrollment for more than a decade were major factors in the decision to close the 75-student …

With every win, every point for that matter, important to the Kalamazoo Wings playoff hopes, the K-Wings almost let two points slip away against the Fort Wayne Komets on Wednesday night. The Komets, for whom the K-Wings are trailing for third place in the Central Division, fell behind to the K-Wings by a score of 4-1, before mounting a comeback. …

I am Sarah.  The staff say I am a bit shy.  When someone gives me some attention slowly, I warm up to them.  I think I am about five years old.  I am spayed.  I have always been outside so am not very housetrained.  I do like people, I just don’t know what to do with people.  I should not …

Carl Robinson, age 85, of rural Three Rivers died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 6, 1933 the son of Ernest and Jessie (Hunter) Robinson. He graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, IL. Carl worked at a Cadillac-Buick dealership in Chicago for many …

An update regarding the redevelopment of Constantine Road was provided during Tuesday’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting. During “Citizens Comments” at the onset of the county commission meeting, Florence Township Supervisor Gordon Evilsizor acknowledged commission chair Dennis Allen for being a part of Monday’s meeting in Florence Township. Evilsizor said discussion Monday centered on whether the township would …

State Rep. Aaron Miller this week joined House colleagues in unveiling wide-ranging legislation repealing Michigan’s no-fault car insurance system. The measures aim at bringing relief to Michigan’s drivers, who pay the most expensive car insurance premiums in the nation. The eight-bill package eliminates the no-fault system and moves Michigan to a full tort system similar to other states such as …

Three people have been named to the St. Joseph County Animal Control Advisory Board. During Tuesday’s county commission meeting, Nottawa Township resident Nathan Brown, Centreville’s Lori Lammon and former county commissioner Rick Shaffer of Fishers Lake all were appointed to the board. In addition, commissioners also agreed to revise bylaws of the animal control board. The focus will change to …

Lois L. Lampe, age 82, of Sturgis, passed away late Tuesday evening, March 19, 2019, at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. She was born Aug. 28, 1936, in Reading, Mich., daughter of the late Vernie and Virginia (Christopher) Crowl. Lois resided in Sturgis since 1948 and she was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class …

Shirley C. Evert, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, at Fairview Nursing Home. Shirley was born May 10, 1926, in Colon, a daughter to the late Arnold W. and Hazel D. (Terhune) Evert. She graduated Sturgis High School with the class of 1943. Shirley lived most all of her adult life in Sturgis, originally coming from …

Daniel Joseph “Danny” Delp, age 55, of Mendon, died on Friday, March 15, 2019, at his home. Danny was born June 24, 1963, in Sturgis, a son to the late Mervel A. and Lillie Jean (Murphy) Delp. He grew up in Colon, graduating from Colon High School with the Class of 1981. He later continued his education at Glenn Oaks …