Delores A. Niblock, 83, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, following an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1934, in White Pigeon, a daughter of Lawrence and Mabel (Rainier) Bratton. She had been a resident of White Pigeon the past 25 years, coming from Barryton. She was …

Mabel Lorraine (Sweet) Galleher, age 94, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15th, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  Mabel was born in Constantine on Sept. 12, 1923 the daughter of the late Ray Arthur and Cynthia Ann (Wager) Sweet.  She attended school in White Pigeon graduating from 8th grade.  She went to work at Jonker’s Café and later …

I never earned the privilege of wearing the Eagle/Globe/Anchor of the United States Marine Corps, but am honored to be an Associate Member of the St. Joseph County Marine Corps League. I’ve always had the highest regard to those men and women who survived a grueling boot camp and became for the rest of their lives a Marine. This year …

Teresa Doehring was announced Tuesday as the successor to Pat Yoder as St. Joseph County administrator. The position is the highest, non-elected job in St. Joseph County’s government. Doehring, who turned 43 Monday, currently serves as the county’s human resources director and assistant county administrator. A lifelong Mendon-area resident, Doehring was recognized for her leadership and contributions to St. Joseph …

Twenty-six county employees with milestone years of service were recognized Tuesday by the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. During Tuesday’s commission meeting, nine department heads presented their respective employees with a pin to commemorate their employment-related achievement. Recognized for a decade of service were Rose Risko, Katie Hughes, Paulette Snay, Stacey Bower, Jerimiah Abnet, Ed Rangler and Josh Allabach. …

An irrigation system was damaged last month in Burr Oak Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said the incident occurred in a field at U.S. 12 near Halfway Road. The owner of the system reported the incident Monday and said the damage was likely done on or around Sept. 25.

Tips from the public helped police apprehend a 39-year-old man considered a person of interest in the heroin overdose death of a Three Rivers woman. Chief Tom Bringman said officers were called at 7:20 a.m. Monday to the 900 block of Fifth Street in response to a possible overdose. Police and fire personnel found an unresponsive woman at the residence …

Six people were arrested on drug-related offenses earlier this month in White Pigeon Township. Members of the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit responded Oct. 4 to the 71000 block of Lakeview Drive after receiving numerous citizen tips about suspected narcotics activity taking place at the residence. SCAN members obtained a search warrant, and were assisted by the St Joseph …

CINCINNATI, OH – Defenseman Jon Jutzi scored just two goals last season with the Orlando Solar Bears.   On Saturday night, the newcomer to the Kalamazoo Wings made his first goal of the season count, scoring the game winner in overtime to give the K-Wings the win in their season opener. The K-Wings defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-2. In the opening …

Edward E. Miller, 85, of Centreville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2017 into the arms of Jesus. He was born in Arthur, IL, January 18, 1932, to Ezra and Mary (Gingerich) Miller. He attended school in Defience Co., OH. On June 9, 1956, he married Katie Ann Borkholder Miller at Moorepark Mennonite Church, Three Rivers. They lived in …