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Saturday’s collection of electronics and household hazardous waste was deemed a success by event organizers. Sponsored by the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Committee, the four-hour collection saw cars lining up an hour before the 8 a.m. start. Pat Kulikowski, secretary of the solid waste committee, said electronics and tires were the most popular stations Saturday. Kulikowski said 1,280 tires …

The St. Joseph County United Way has announced details related to its latest fundraiser. Executive director Kelly Hostetler said a raffle is underway and the prize this time is a golf cart. She said the vehicle is a 2008 Club Car DS gas cart. Tickets are $40 each or three for $100. The golf cart, which has an estimated value …

Matthew S. Mock, age 46, of Chicago, and a former resident of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his home due to natural causes. He was born September 10, 1975 in Elkhart, son of Stephen and Jean (Smith) Mock. Matthew was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1993. He furthered his education at the …

Caroll Emaline Wise, age 94, of Scotts, died Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home. She was born in Wibaux, Montana on Nov. 2, 1926 the daughter of Hezekiah and Laura (Harkins) Keller. After graduation from high school, she went to cosmetology school. She worked briefly as a hairdresser in Athens, and for over 34 years at Margo Shick’s Salon …

John M. Boggs, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Private services will follow visitation. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 25 people are allowed in the funeral home at a time and masks …

Mary Mable (Teadt) Kirby, age 78, of Sturgis, died at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Mary was born in Sturgis, to Alfred and Ruth (Walters) Teadt on May 2, 1942. They preceded her in death. She attended Hiberly Country School, and then transferred to Centreville High School, from which she graduated in 1960. On August …

Six area high school varsity football teams will be in action this weekend during the second round of Michigan High School Athletic Association’s playoffs. With two games on tap this evening and three more Saturday, the slate begins with Mendon at No. 1-ranked Reading at 7 o’clock tonight. Meanwhile, a battle of St. Joseph County schools kicks off, also at …

State Rep. Aaron Miller said Gov. Whitmer moved in the wrong direction when she put more restrictions on people and businesses while extending her stay-at-home order until April 30. Whitmer last week ordered that stores no longer sell what she considers non-essential items and block off those areas so customers cannot access them. The governor also said she will not …

Due to heightened risk of the COVID-19 disease, all lobbies of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services locations statewide are closed. Agency officials urge residents to avoid public spaces and visit the office only if it is the result of a scheduled appointment or visit. Payment or benefit questions are being referred to 467-1200. The same number can be …

Timothy Glenn, age 37, of Centreville, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.