Kalamazoo-area authorities say a 36-year-old man has been killed in a logging accident.  The Kalamazoo County sheriff’s reports that a co-worker discovered the body on Thursday morning in Climax Township. He’s identified as Brian Thomas of Woodland. The sheriff’s department says Thomas worked for Thomas Logging LLC and was cutting timber. The department says the death appears to be accidental and …

Donald C. Fitch, age 84, of Three Rivers, died Thursday July 12, 2012 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Three Rivers on April 1, 1928 the son of Raymond and Ether Marie (Spooner) Fitch and was a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1947. Donald was a long …

Marguerite “Peg” E. Wilson, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 13, 1917, in Detroit, a daughter to the late Otto and Julia (Baty) Lentz and moved to Sturgis from Detroit in 1947. On Sept. 26, 1946, she married Edgar “Ed” W. Wilson in Detroit. He preceded …

The Girls were adopted, together! Hi, I am Lacey, a very happy four year old female Beagle/Sheltie mix. I need to go get my operation as soon as I find my new home. I have been here for a very long time and it is hard for me because I have to wait for someone can take me outside and …

Officials from the Animal Rescue Fund of St. Joseph County have announced the launch of the “ARF Reward Project,” a measure to encourage citizens to report animal abuse in St. Joseph County. Citizens who witness acts of abuse to animals are requested to call 389-0329 to report the incident. ARF volunteers will document the facts and inform the caller with …

The St Joseph County Sheriff Department reports it is investigating larceny of irrigation wire from a field in the 52000 block of U.S. 131 in Park Township. The incident occurred sometime between June 30 and Wednesday morning. The victim told investigators two spools of irrigation wire were taken.

The St. Joseph County United Way, in conjunction with Sturgis Hospital, is staging its annual Hospital Garage Sale over an eight-hour period Friday. All proceeds raised during the sale, which takes place at the Sturgis Hospital Medical Commons Building, at 1717 E. Chicago St., will be turned over to the St. Joseph County United Way. The sale starts at 7:30 …

The Sturgis Council of the Arts is presenting a series of three different summer-stock plays by the Central Michigan University Performing Arts Department. The first presentation is tonight. Council of the Arts members said the new program is aimed at providing arts and entertainment opportunities to area residents during the summer. Tonight at 7:30, “I Hate Hamlet” will be performed. …

A 55-year-old Sturgis man was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital early Wednesday morning for injuries he received in a fight between he and another subject at the Maple Towers Apartment complex. The victim sustained serious yet not life threatening injuries. A 37-year- old resident of the complex was arrested and lodged on charges of aggravated assault. The victim was also …

Jack Arbanas, age 78, died Saturday, July 7, 2012. For the past year, he was lovingly cared for by his wife, Rose, and the Willows staff at Spring Arbor Assisted Living for Alzheimer’s disease. He was born April 5, 1934, in Calumet, a son of Marion and Mary Arbanas. Since 1971, he was a resident of Sturgis. He spent 31 …