Richard V. “Dick” Wolf, “Grandpa Wolf,” age 93, of Colon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at home. Richard was born Nov. 7, 1922, in LaGrange, Ind., a son to the late Lester and Mildred Wolf. Richard was a lifelong resident of the Leonidas/Colon area. He first married Gladys Prolo. This marriage ended in divorce. He went on to …

Sara E. Blucker, 22, of White Pigeon, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 18, 2016. She was born Nov. 23, 1993, a daughter of Dan Blucker and Anita L. Flohe in Goshen, Ind. Sara had worked as a server at El Camino Real, Three Rivers. A loving mother, Sara cared deeply for her 8-week-old daughter, Zoey. She had a great interest …

A White Pigeon couple was injured after the boat on which they were riding over the weekend in Berrien County exploded. According to MLive Media Group, 63-year-old Kenneth Warren and Barbara Warren, 61, were aboard a 26-foot boat at Eagle Pointe Harbor Marina near the mouth of the St. Joseph River when the engine exploded around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Kenneth …

Officials from Indiana Michigan Power wish to advise that the company is conducting inspections of overhead and ground-level equipment in areas throughout its service territory in Michigan to help ensure the reliability and safety of equipment. I&M has contracted with Osmose Utility Services to visually examine wires and other overhead equipment. Osmose employees will also inspect ground-level equipment located in …

The annual Sturgis Fest community celebration is offering Family Night this evening. The free event takes place 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Franks Park, where attractions such as kids’ carnival games, food and a vintage baseball game will be offered. In addition, a dog contest with prizes awarded in 11 categories takes place at 5:45 p.m. The vintage baseball game …

A 14-year-old girl who was wounded when authorities say an Uber driver opened fire in the Kalamazoo area has suffered a minor setback. Gene Kopf spoke about his daughter, Abigail, during a Gun Safety Week event Monday. Abigail was shot in the head during the Feb. 20 shooting rampage that killed six people. Kopf says Abigail has an infection that …

Judith Kaye (Stuller) Nowak, 69, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, in Colon, where she had lived for the past 20-plus years. Judy was born April 19, 1947, in Louisville, Ky., to the late Jacob B. and Laura Belle (Bland) Triplet. She grew up in South Bend, Ind. Judy is survived by her beloved husband, Frank J. Nowak, who took care …

Glen Oaks Athletic Director Courtney Ivan announced today the hiring of a new men’s and women’s cross country coach, Melissa Cramton. “I am delighted to have Melissa on staff. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for running is contagious! Student-athletes, staff, and fans will love her optimism and energy. She will do great things for us here at the Oaks” Ivan said. Cramton …

Probably one of the most popular words used today is “change”. “Change” is inevitable. We can’t move forward without “change”. I’ve never been a big fan of change, especially when it’s big. One of the obstacles that members of a civic organization must face is when a new member joins the group and comes up with an idea that involves …

A 28-year-old White Pigeon man was charged with a number of offenses after fleeing in his vehicle from police and engaging in a high-speed chase. State police said an attempt to stop the vehicle for speeding and a moving violation was made near the intersection of Blue School and Dickinson roads around 2:50 a.m. Saturday. The driver refused to stop …