J. Jeanne McClain, age 94, of Mendon, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at her home. She was born in Sturgis, MI on May 5, 1922 the daughter of Marvin and Marion (Tubbs) Hays, and was later adopted by Thomas Elwyn Simpson and Edna Elizabeth (Brower) Simpson. Jeanne graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1940 and later graduated …

Robert Allen “Rob” Engberts, Jr., age 48, died on Sunday, January 22, 2017. A celebration of Rob’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 11611 Shaver Rd, Schoolcraft, MI. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Now that we are well into 2017, it’s time to go through the file cabinet and get rid of those papers that we really don’t need anymore. It’s also time to get your paperwork in order so that you’re prepared for your meeting with your tax preparer. Many of you will take care of preparing your own returns, but I …

A Kalamazoo County man was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and several other offenses following a traffic stop in Park Township over the weekend. Sheriff’s deputies said a pursuit started around 2 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 131 near Flowerfield Road. Central Dispatch received a call from a motorist about a SUV traveling southbound on U.S. 131 at …

Two people were arrested on drug-related offenses after a search warrant was executed Monday at a residence in Cass County’s Mason Township. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team responded to the 19000 block of Stateline Road in response to suspicions of drug activity related to the manufacture and use of methamphetamine. Once inside the residence, detectives located drug paraphernalia for …

Beverly “Jean” (Caseman) Tuckey, 91, of Constantine and Newberg Township, peacefully departed this realm on Friday, January 20. 2017 at Woodland Terrace Senior Living in Niles, MI. Jean was born May 4, 1925 in Union City , MI , to Frank and Fannie Mae ( Hull ) Caseman. She attended school in Constantine. In the early 1950’s, she moved to …

Clare A. Mock, age 86, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at his home, after a year of failing health. Clare was born Nov. 20, 1930, on the family farm, a son of the late J. Homer and Clara F. (Leverence) Mock. He had lived all his life in rural Burr Oak, graduating from Burr Oak High …

Despite some reservations, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners last week agreed to renew an antenna-lease contract with the city of Sturgis. The pact will cost the county $7,350 in all over the life of the seven-year deal for maintenance plus an additional $1 annually for the space. Central Dispatch Director Dennis Brandenburg said the antenna supports radio-communication for …

Three Rivers City Commission members will welcome a new commissioner aboard the seven-person panel next week. Norm Stutesman was chosen Tuesday to replace Diane Clay as representative of the city’s Third District. Clay had to vacate the seat due to her move to another area of the community. Stutesman, 72, was chosen even though no applications for the position were …

A possible millage sought later this year by the county’s E-911 Central Dispatch agency is off the table. Central Dispatch Director Dennis Brandenburg broached the subject during the commission’s Jan. 11 executive committee meeting. The proposed millage, which would have appeared before voters in May, would have sought up to four-tenths of a mill. It would have generated up to …