Mary Nell Prpich, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning, June 23, 2018, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born March 25, 1929, in Jonesboro, La., a daughter of the late Dorris and Odessa (Hall) McMahen. Mary resided in Sturgis since 1981, coming from White Pigeon. She also lived in Paw Paw, where she and her …

Genevieve Catherine Cadman, age 95, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 1, 2018, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1922, in Allegan, a daughter of the late Peter and Julia (Francisco) Blaskie. Mrs. Cadman resided in Burr Oak since 1966. Her early life was lived in Bronson. She married William L. Cadman in Hot Springs, Ark. …

Charlene M. Boes, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday evening, June 30, 2018, at her home. She was born Jan. 21, 1929 in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Ross and Anna (Miller) Wisler. Charlene was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1947. On Nov. 27, 1948, she married …

With the Fourth of July just a handful of days away, several local communities will once again be hosting fireworks. Sen. John Proos is once again encouraging everyone to have a safe and fun Independence Day. “Each Independence Day, we gather with friends and family to celebrate our freedom, our country and a declaration that changed the world more than two …

On Tuesday afternoon, a 34-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested for outstanding warrants. Police were notified of the man’s appearance at the Shell gas station, it was also reported the subject had drugs in his vehicle. The first officer arrived on scene and the suspect drove his vehicle around the backside of the gas station and abandoned it, fleeing on foot …

John Shuler, president of the Constantine Public Schools Board of Education, has resigned his position. Shuler served on the board for 11 years. A clarity/factual hearing was set for today, July 2, regarding the second of two petitions seeking his recall. That hearing has been canceled. The move comes after an attempt to recall Shuler was suspended at the advice …

Leasa Griffith and Bobby Kretschman have each been tabbed for promotions at Mendon Public Schools. Both are Mendon alumni. Griffith will be the new superintendent for the district, which has 530 students. She was tabbed as the interim following the passing of Roger Rathburn in an accident last December. This year begins the 26th for Griffith at Mendon. Kretschman, the …

Edward Russell Miller, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, June 29, 2018 at his home. He was born Nov. 27, 1925, at home, a son of the late Noah A.E. and Sarah (Miller) Miller. Ed resided most of his life in the Sturgis area. On Aug. 3,1950, he married Beverly Alberta Ailes in Sturgis. She died March 28, …

James Dennis “J.D.” Bermingham, age 42, of Chesterton, Ind., passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Pastor Adam Case officiating.  Private burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph.  Friends may visit …

The St. Joseph County sheriff’s department is hosting a boater’s safety class on Saturday. The event will be held at the White Pigeon Fire Department from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students must be at least 12 years old to participate in the class. Lunch will be provided courtesy of the Klinger Lake association and the class is free of …