Martha (Marty) Jean Bosley Smith, age 65, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Her joys, her sorrows, her memories created a beautifully intricate variety of blocks and colors for her life’s patchwork quilt. Born in Detroit, September 24, 1951 to Delbert and Dorothy (Oestrike) Bosley, Marty graduated in 1969 from Livonia Stevenson High School, Livonia, MI. Following her graduation …

July’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County was 1.3 percent higher than the previous month. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed the county’s 5.1 percent July unemployment rate marked an increase from June’s 3.8 percent. St. Joseph County was above the state unemployment average, which was 4.9 percent in July. The agency …

Glen Oaks Community College entered a new chapter in its history last week. School officials, students and faculty gathered Friday to celebrate the grand opening of the David H. and Patricia A. Devier Student Suites. A team of speakers who addressed the audience included Mary Judnich, from the office of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow; Chris Maxwell, program director for USDA …

Antiques and other items were reported stolen from a residence following a breaking-and-entering incident earlier this month in Constantine Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said the break-in occurred between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Aug. 19 in the 10000 block of Quaker Road.

The Three Rivers Department of Public Services will begin its twice-a-year hydrant flushing at 11 p.m. Sept. 4. DPS director Amy Roth said flushing will continue through Sept. 29. Over the course of the four-week period, weekly flushing will occur 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays. Due to a number of variables, Roth said the department is not …

William Carl “Bill” Woods, age 59, of Mendon, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Vicksburg, on June 10, 1958 the son of Frederick H. and Elizabeth (Dokey) Woods and has been a lifetime resident of the area. He graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1976. Bill was …

Joan Ellen Phillips, age 85, of White Pigeon, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo, OH on Nov. 13, 1931 the daughter of Walter F. and Eva F. (Lowe) Kunz. Joan was married to Robert Phillips on Dec. 7, 1974 in White Pigeon. Robert died June 26, 2017. Joan …

Norine L. Antuck, age 84, of Lansing, and formerly of Colon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Grandhaven Living Center in Lansing. Norine was born Jan. 25, 1933, in Colon, a daughter of the late Chauncey and Roberta (Robbins) Walker. Early in life, Norine lived in Colon, graduating with the class of 1950. She continued her education at Mercy …

The St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit concluded a year-long investigation this week that resulted in the arrest of six people at locations in the Constantine area and White Pigeon. Sheriff’s officials said a follow-up on tips related to suspected drug activity resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the 14000 block of Riverside Drive …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-vehicle accident Thursday morning in Mendon Township. Deputies were called shortly after 3:30 a.m. to Silver Street, just south of Michigan Avenue, where a vehicle went off the road and struck a tree. The driver, Roy Spencer Jr., whose age and community of residence were not listed in a department media …