Marion Elizabeth Hults, age 84, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday Dec. 26, 2012, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Edward and Linda Hults. She was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Herbert and Marion (Hopkins) Williams. Mrs. Hults resided in Sturgis since 1965 coming from Detroit. She retired from Grummon Olsen in …

James R. Gerchow, age 66, extraordinary business man of Sturgis, Michigan passed away peacefully on the eve of his favorite holiday, Monday, December 24, 2012 with his wife and family at his side at the Sturgis Hospital. He was born April 5, 1946 in Sturgis, Michigan son of the late Glenn R. and Evelyn (Ratliff) Gerchow. Jim was a lifelong …

Marion Elizabeth Hults, age 84, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Wednesday December 26, 2012 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Edward and Linda Hults. She was born September 30, 1928 in Bronx, New York daughter of the late Herbert and Marion (Hopkins) Williams. Mrs. Hults resided in Sturgis since 1965 coming from Detroit. She retired from Grummon Olsen …

Tucker is almost 5 years old. He is a lab/German Shepherd mix. He is the sweetest dog you will ever meet! His owner has to relocate. He absolutely loves people and children! He’s not a big fan of cats, it would be best if he was an only pet. He knows how to “shake” and give you a “high five”. …

A 46-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on drug-related charges following a traffic stop in Burr Oak. The man, whose name was not released, was stopped at 3 a.m. at Burr Wood Drive and found to be under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended license. Upon further investigation, deputies found an undisclosed amount of marijuana and a …

Students in Glen Oaks Community College’s Electrical Technologies program are better able to gain hands-on experience with a supply of donated equipment thanks to Armstrong International. Thirteen skids of materials, including pumps, controller motors and parts, were delivered to the college last week. The equipment is the nuts and bolts of what is used in boiler systems, according to Charles …

A rare ceremony will take place Friday at the St. Joseph County Courthouse, where a dual swearing-in ceremony will take place for the incoming judges of probate and district courts. The 2 p.m. ceremony will feature traditional pomp and circumstance typically accompanying the swearing-in of new judges. On Jan. 1, David Tomlinson will begin his six-year tenure as probate judge …

The Sturgis City Commission last week adopted the focus areas and goals for Sturgis 2022. The two focus areas – A Great Place to Do Business and A Community of Choice – have nine total goals which cover many of the areas presented during our feedback process this summer. Among those goals are declarations such as Sturgis will be: A …

A councilman is questioning an agreement Elkhart made with the RV Hall of Fame.  David Henke sent a copy to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance for review.  He says the agreement should have been approved by the city council rather than the city’s board of public works.  The Elkhart Truth reports the deal gives the nonprofit a discounted …

A Cass County woman was listed in serious condition after she was struck by a vehicle driven by a Constantine resident Monday. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department, 42-year-old Lori Wilkes was injured following the incident on U.S. 12 near Union Road, east of Edwardsburg. The report said Wilkes was walking in the roadway when she was struck by …