A Michigan man who authorities say was trying to return more than 10,000 cans and bottles for 10 cents apiece is avoiding jail time. The Livingston Daily Press & Argus of Howell reports Brian Edward Everidge of Columbiaville was ordered Thursday to pay $1,230 in fines and court costs following his earlier guilty plea to one count of beverage return …

Juanita Joanne Schmidtendorff, age 87, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Juanita was born in Peru, IN, on February 26, 1929, a daughter of Arthur and Mary (Hall) Black. She graduated from Bristol High School in 1947. On August 16, 1947, she married Harold Schmidtendorff in Dowagiac. He preceded her in …

William Dash Graham Anglemyer, an angel that was taken to heaven on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the precious son of Kevin and Cari Anglemyer. He was preceded by two siblings, one brother and one sister. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, parents; sister, Jesalique Graham, brother, Blake Anglemyer, grandparents and many extended family. Graveside services will be held at …

David William Sprister, age 64, a lifelong resident of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born July 18, 1952, in Sturgis, a son of the late William David and Marlene Lou (Kisseberth) Sprister. David was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1970. After high school, he was …

Keith Balyeat, 79, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at his home in Sturgis, surrounded in love by his wife, children and stepchildren, following a long-fought battle with congestive heart failure. He was born July 1, 1937, to R. Clyde and Irene Balyeat. He graduated in 1956 from White Pigeon High School. In 1962, he received a diploma in …

David Casterline has been named the Executive Director of Three Rivers Health Foundation. Casterline worked for more than 22 years at Armstrong International as the Corporate Director of Communications and has been a fixture in the community serving on numerous volunteer boards and organizations over the years. “We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Casterline,” said TRH Chief Executive Officer …

Organizers behind the annual benefit, “Share the Magic,” are looking for a dose of community spirit this weekend, as the fifth annual food and fundraiser takes place Saturday. The 7 p.m. production will be at Colon Elementary School. Admission is a non-perishable item or a financial donation. Rick Fisher, who has a hand in organizing this year’s show, said all …

A group of Constantine residents was treated for injuries suffered in a two-vehicle accident last week in Fabius Township. Sheriff’s officials said 78-year-old Ken Sawyer was driving south on U.S. 131 at 6:55 p.m. Friday when he failed to stop for a vehicle behind a car waiting to turn left into a driveway near King Road. Investigators said Sawyer’s vehicle …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners recently appointed three people to two different boards. Betty Taylor will serve a new term expiring in October 2019 to the Department of Human Services Board. She has served one, three-year term already. Also, two people were appointed to the Workforce Development Board. Allen Balog was re-appointed and will represent the private sector. …

A Kalamazoo man suffering from mental health-related issues was found in Centreville last weekend. Sheriff’s officials said deputies were called to a report of a suspicious man at an undisclosed location. The 39-year-old man had been reported missing for about a week. He was turned over to the custody of his family, according to authorities.