Officials with the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging recently observed the one-year anniversary of the Sturgis Enrichment Center. Opened in April 2016 on North Franks Avenue, the Sturgis Enrichment Center has fulfilled its purpose as a gathering place for senior citizens on the east side of the county, according to COA director Tim Stoll. Last week’s fanfare included a …

Following action earlier this month by the Centreville Village Council regarding a golf-cart ordinance, the village of Constantine recently discussed the issue. During last week’s Constantine Village Council meeting, municipal officials agreed to pursue an ordinance that would also include provisions for penalties or violations. Village manager Mark Honeysett said concerns he has include whether it’s OK for someone whose …

Ernest Lee Easterday, age 79, of Mendon, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home. He was born in Shipshewana, IN on May 17, 1937 the son of Hugh and Orpha (Nelson) Easterday. He was married to Pat Tribble on Jan, 16, 1957 in Elkhart, IN. She survives along with three daughters, Debbie (Doug) Wright of Nottawa, MI, Darcie (Jeff) …

Velma L. Beardsley, 82, of White Pigeon, died Monday, April 24, 2017, at Garce Healthcare in Three Rivers, following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 5, 1934, in Pineville, Ark., a daughter of Arbille and Fannie Marchant. She was an Elkhart, Ind., resident from 1950-1972, and a resident of St. Joseph County since 1972. She was a homemaker and …

Richard Fisher, beloved husband, father, son, poppy, brother, uncle and friend peacefully transitioned on Saturday, April 22,2017 surrounded by his loving family. Rich is survived by his loving and devoted wife Lana, children Ron (Cristine) Fisher and RoseYetta Witters, mother Glenna Fisher, siblings Joseph (Joan), Donald (Carolyn) and Debra (Diane). Rich was an incredible Poppy to his grandchildren Austin Witters, …

Saturday’s collection of household hazardous waste and electronics generated more than 50,000 pounds of televisions, computers and related accessories. The 12th annual collection featured a flow of traffic that arrived an hour before the four-hour event began at 8 a.m., according to Pat Kulikowski, secretary for the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Committee. The line of traffic continued through the …

St. Joseph County District Court Judge Rob Pattison last week staged his fourth “Courts in the Schools” program. Before a group of nearly 100 upperclassmen at Centreville High School, Pattison sentenced Megan Kucks, a 22-year-old Kalamazoo resident, and Thomas Polston, a 24-year-old Burr Oak man, for their separate cases of driving while impaired. In part because they agreed to have …

Organizers behind Saturday’s “31 Flavors of Magic” in downtown Colon are calling the third annual event a success. Boosted by a strong array of talent at 10 different venues, “31 Flavors” drew more people than it had at either of the two previous events, according to coordinator Ron Carnell. Spectators were treated to a variety of magic genres, including stage …

Lisa Ann Lego, age 57, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, April 21, 2017, at her home. She was born July 13, 1959, in Hayti, Mo., a daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Ann Elizabeth (Dowdy) Muller. Lisa resided in Sturgis since 1992, coming from Rocky Mount, N.C. On May 26, 1991, she married Ronald Lego in Rocky Mount. …

Larry K. Shirk, age 74, of Constantine, died on Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home. He was born September 23, 1942 in Springfield, OH a son of Gordon and Emma (Ogdon) Shirk. Larry attended school in Springfield. On July 23, 1968 he married Helen Carter in Constantine. He retired from Birkhold Pattern Co. in Centreville after 20 years of employment. …