A committee has been formed to interview prospective candidates for the position of county administrator. County commission chairman Allen Balog at the end of Tuesday’s meeting said the committee is comprised of Commissioner Kathy Pangle, District Court judge Rob Pattison, Treasurer Judie Ratering and citizen-at-large Pattie Bender. Balog called the group an interview panel and they will be in charge …

A “St. Joseph County Cares” fundraiser will take place Friday and involves a partnership between the Sturgis Media Group and St. Joseph County United Way. All proceeds from the event will go directly to a Family Catastrophic Fund set up through the United Way for flood-stricken residents in Houston. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, donations will be collected and …

Nayla Michelle Ryans, age 2, of Elkhart, died on Sunday, September 3, 2017 from injuries sustained in a tragic accident. She was born in Elkhart on August 10, 2015 to Andrew and Odilia (Cantarero) Ryans. Nayla loved to swim, watch Mickey Mouse, and play with her cousins. Surviving are her parents Andrew and Odilia Ryans of Elkhart, sister Amelia Ryans …

Devon Edward Johnson, 63, of Mottville, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, following a six-month illness. A memorial visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Interment will be at a later date in Mottville Township Cemetery. Donations may be directed to the White Pigeon Community School’s …

Zona Masaye “Masa” Therese Tyler, 63, of Leonidas Township, passed away at home on Saturday, September 2, 2017 under the care of Hospice Care of SW Michigan and her family. Per her wishes, she has been cremated and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Masa was born on June 30, 1954 in Albuquerque, NM to George …

My name is Princess Baby. I am practicing my queenly pose. I am one year old, female, and housetrained. I am sweet and have been around other cats. I am the most beautiful black cat you will find here at Animal Control. I would like to rule your home forever. My docket number is BIO17-000263, at the St. Joseph County …

A White Pigeon man died over the weekend when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a sport-utility vehicle in Elkhart County. Indiana authorities said Austin Hersha, 29, was driving a 2003 Harley Davidson at 9:30 p.m. Sunday northbound on County Road 23 near the intersection of County Road 104. Elkhart County Sheriff’s officials said the motorcycle collided with a …

St. Joseph County’s decision to seek the validity of a contract with the city of Three Rivers was roundly applauded during Tuesday’s county commission meeting. The praise came on the heels of the county’s decision last week to file a complaint for declaratory judgment against the city of Three Rivers. The issue centers on a 17-field sports complex proposed to …

A traffic stop in Schoolcraft last week netted the arrests of two people suspected of stealing merchandise from the Three Rivers Walmart. Schoolcraft Police Chief Bryan Campbell said an officer initiated a traffic stop at 7 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 131, just south of the village limits, after it was observed having improper plates. Two occupants were found to have …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called last week to a report of a home invasion in Constantine Township. According to a department media release, deputies were called Friday to the 11000 block of Riverside Drive, where a resident entered the house shortly after 4 p.m. and found a man inside a bedroom. The intruder fled the residence westbound …