Lyle Claire Mikel, 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.He was born May 31, 1931 in Wakelee, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Helen (Williams) Mikel.He was a graduate…

I’m putting this column together on Sunday, the day before Veterans Day. I always try to have it completed earlier, but my schedule has prevented me from getting to it until now. I must finish this column by today so…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A former St. Joseph County prosecutor who had a high-profile drunk driving arrest four years ago was arrested in late October this year after another alleged drunk driving incident. John McDonough, who served…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Two finalists were named last week for the position of executive director for the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority.The DDA’s board selected Honor Flight Network National Program Director Bobbie Bradley and current DDA…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS TWP. — A mother faces open murder charges after being arrested last week after her 2-year-old child was found unresponsive.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at the Memory Lane Mobile…

By Dennis Volkert Frank Perez retained his position as mayor of Sturgis, Rick Bir was appointed vice mayor and three new members formally joined Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday, at the board’s annual organizational meeting.In the Nov. 5 election, Rodger…

By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your…

RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sturgis Historical Museum at the Depot.  NOVEMBERNov. 15“Chocolate in the City,” 5:30-8 p.m., downtown Sturgis.“The…

I missed Fire Prevention Week by a month, but I do want to send a shout out to the brave firefighters in this country.I have never had a fire burn down my house (fortunately) but I did have a grass…

Sturgis City Commission’s annual organization meeting scheduled for Monday is rescheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, prior to the regular board meeting.  The postponement is due to the change in election law, based on a statewide proposal in November…

By Steve Eldridge MENDON — “Nothing like a win in Mendon on a Saturday.” Those were the words of Mendon head coach Bobby Kretschman, after he saw his team score a last-second touchdown to defeat two-time defending state champion Martin,…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS TWP. — A mother faces open murder charges after being arrested Thursday afternoon after her 2-year-old child was found unresponsive. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at the Memory Lane…

STURGIS — The Sturgis swim team hit the pool against Coldwater on Tuesday, and came away with the win, 97-64.The 200-meter medley relay saw Sturgis take first place, with Hannah Garbine, Kenzy Triezenberg, Ainsley Gump and Ava Albarran swimming to…

“One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, One Nation evermore!” -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.A SECRET TO A LASTING RELATIONSHIPA real lasting relationship requires a lot of tolerance. You have to accept that the other person is not perfect. Disappointments,…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Along with former president Donald Trump’s projected victory in Tuesday’s presidential election, St. Joseph County placed new officeholders in a few contested races on Election Day, while also voting on a few…

By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your…

2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS WINNER – DONALD TRUMP  MICHIGAN 2024 ELECTION RESULTS PRESIDENT – DONALD TRUMP Donald Trump – 2,794,257, 49.7%Kamala Harris- 2,713,281, 48.3% SENATOR – ELISSA SLOTKIN Elissa Slotkin – 2,690,225, 48.6%Mike Rogers – 2,671,872, 48.3% 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT – JOHN…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — St. Joseph County placed new officeholders in a few contested races on Election Day Tuesday, while also voting on a few local school and city proposals. Turnout in the election in St.…

I’m writing this on Election Day. I have no idea who is going to win the presidential race, but I do fear whoever wins, there will be discord in our nation. I have had this uneasy feeling in my stomach…

10k gallons leaked into storm sewer, no sewage leak into river By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A sewage spill occurred at a Three Rivers lift station Friday, this time due to an error by a contractor. According to…