Longtime local pharmacist, Charles “Paul” Gadson, passed away April 18, 2012, at 11:35 p.m. in Mason Health and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, Ind. Paul was born March 12, 1927, in White Pigeon, to Charles and Hattie (Schmidt) Gadson. On May 28, 1949, Paul was united in marriage to Ruth Pendleton in White Pigeon. Paul fought for our freedom in the Navy during both …

Josephine A. Logan, 85, passed away on May 2, 2012 in Adrian at the home of friends Larry and Becky LaVoy, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. Josephine was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 11, 1926 to Joseph and Alba Terman. In 1965 she married John Logan, who preceded her in death. Josephine “Bella” moved to Adrian in …

Rail congestion along a Detroit Amtrak route is expected to be alleviated with the addition of a new track to separate the movement of freight and passenger trains. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Thursday that the Federal Railroad Administration is providing a $7.9 million grant for the West Detroit Connection Track project. Michigan will match that amount. The project is …

Adeline Josephine Corrigan, age 90, of Three Rivers, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Feb. 13, 1922 in South Bend, IN. the daughter of Casimir and Mary(Borlik)Pinkowski. Adeline has been a long time resident of this area. She was a member and formerly …

A pair of St. Joseph County commissioners has asked Sturgis municipal officials to weigh in on the concept of a Commission on Aging facility in Sturgis. Commissioners John Dobberteen and Don Eaton approached city leaders this week and asked for input into the proposed concept. The COA has a fund balance of about $1.4 million and the county commissioners have …

Schoolcraft Police Chief Bryan Campbell issued a media release Thursday, detailing an incident involving a motorcyclist involved in a crash after traveling in excess of 100 miles an hour. Campbell said a 47-year-old Vicksburg man was taken to the Kalamazoo County Jail following Wednesday night’s pursuit involving area police agencies. The driver was stopped after 11 p.m. for erratic driving. During …

A crowd of about 175 people gathered Thursday night in Sturgis to hear Battle Creek resident Loreen Niewenhuis discuss the adventures of her 1,019-mile walk around Lake Michigan. Sponsored by the seven libraries in St. Joseph County, the hour-long presentation by Niewenhuis was the culmination of the 2012 “One Book, One County” program. Her presentation at the Sturges-Young Auditorium included …

Glen Oaks Community College has announced the appointment of two new professors. Michelle McNamara, who previously served as an instructor of oral communications, and Sheryl Smithson were hired as professors at the Centreville-area school. McNamara will continue to teach oral communications, while Smithson will serve as professor of microbiology. In addition, a trio of faculty members received tenure after completing …

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Value Health Partners (VHP), a group of seven Michigan healthcare organizations including Bronson, has announced the winners of its second annual Stroke Awareness video competition open to high school students in the areas served by VHP’s member organizations. In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month in May, students were encouraged to submit a 60-second public service video that captured the …