Paul “Rick” Warner, age 66, of Centreville, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. He was born in Three Rivers on October 12, 1950, a son of Paul and Ilah (Kline) Warner, Jr. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1969. On August 28, 1971, he married Betty Bender in White Pigeon. They were later divorced. Rick worked at Kirsch …

Dennis W. Brew, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Dennis was born Dec. 20, 1938, in Sturgis, a son to the late Donald W. and Nora (Hagadorn) Brew. He had lived most all of his life in Colon and Sturgis. On Sept. 27, 1958, he married Shirley Stewart in Colon. …

State Rep. Aaron Miller announced Thursday that he invited Dowagiac Deputy Fire Chief Guy Evans and his wife, Jackie, to the Michigan House of Representatives’ annual Sept. 11 Memorial Service at the Capitol. The ceremony remembers first responders and members of the military from Michigan who died in the line of duty in the past year.

Glen Oaks Community College later this month will unveil a historical marker that identifies the site of the college’s beginnings 50 years ago. The site was the former White Pigeon High School, at 201 S. Lincoln St. The college will recognize the significance of those early beginnings during a ceremony Sept. 18 at 10 a.m., at the site of the marker, …

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 …