Jean Marie (Hass) Rockwell, age 86, left us to be with her beloved Savior on September 9, 2024, at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers, Michigan surrounded by those who loved her.Born on March 21, 1938, in Benton Harbor, MI, to Eamil and Thelma Hass. Jean dedicated her life to her family and community. She married Read More…
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Obituary: Patricia Ann Haines
Patricia Ann Haines, 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by her loving family.She was born April 22, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Cosgrove) Crego who gave her a wonderful childhood. She would often reminisce on memories of growing up with her Read More…
Obituary: Marilyn Marie (Paul) Ward
Marilyn Marie (Paul) Ward, 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers.She was born March 12, 1943 in Everett, Washington, the daughter of Olga (Edmunds) and Raymond Paul, and graduated from Everett High School in 1961.On March 30, 1963 Marilyn married John P. Ward, who Read More…
Obituary: Terry “Dutch” Batten
Terry “Dutch” Batten, age 79 of Mendon, passed away at his home following a very short illness. Dutch was born on December 17, 1944 in Mendon, the son of Shirley “Bill” and Veryl (VanNess) Batten. He attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1963 graduating class. On June 17, 1972 Dutch would marry Read More…
Out and About: Grieving, the 1950s, and cold weather vehicle ‘considerations’
We all have an expiration date. There are at least two things we must do and there’s not much we can do about them. We are all going to die sometime and we must all pay taxes. You really don’t need to pay taxes, but you must be careful not to get caught. Ever since Read More…
County Fair begins this weekend in Centreville
CENTREVILLE — The biggest event in St. Joseph County in 2024 will be getting underway this weekend.The 2024 St. Joseph County Grange Fair will take place from Sept. 15-22 this year, one of the first times ever the fair will be open for two Sundays.Fair organizers say they expect an “action-packed” week at the fairgrounds Read More…
Progress continues for downtown lighting project
By Dennis Volkert Work continued this week for the downtown Sturgis lighting project and related elements. Placement of lights on buildings began shortly after Labor Day, with workers using two lifts, making their way along U.S. 12. Additional features connected with the project: • QR codes posted at public art and historical sites throughout downtown. Codes Read More…
New tennis courts officially unveiled at Sturgis Middle School
By Dennis Volkert A ribbon-cutting was held Tuesday for the newly resurfaced tennis courts at Sturgis Middle School.The unveiling was followed by a day of matches involving Bethel University, Spring Arbor University, and Trine University, at both SMS and Augspurger.Superintendent Art Ebert led the ceremony, and members of Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce were present Read More…
Former track standout enters Clare Hall of Fame
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Clare High School is slated to introduce its 2024 Hall of Fame inductees this week including Tim Gibson, who graduated in 78, and was school record holder in the long jump and was on the state championship 4×400 team which held the school record for 22 years and ran track Read More…