Nancy Ann Hearld, age 78 of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born May 8, 1947 in Alliance, Ohio, daughter of the late ...

Edith Nan Large, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive ...

Gregory “Greg” Eugene Hill, age 62, of LaGrange, IN, passed away suddenly on April 13, 2026. Greg was born in St. Louis on ...

As many as 6,000 residences and businesses in St. Joseph County lost power as a result of a wind storm Monday afternoon and evening. Winds were clocked in excess of 60 miles in various locations ...

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation is transitioning to a county-wide foundation and board of trustees, now serving all of St. Joseph County. The move marks an important step in the foundation’s ...

A major draw to the region kicks off its 2026 season next week. The Shipshewana Flea Market, which claims to be the Midwest’s largest flea market, opens its doors Tuesday. Officials said the ...

Waste Management’s second quarterly Styrofoam recycling collection of 2026 is coming up next week. The collection is offered 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 9 at Westside Landfill Recycling Center, 60050 ...

Officials from Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport gathered Monday to break ground on its Runway 17-35 Extension project. AZO director Craig Williams said the project is a milestone in the ...

Sturgis Area Community Foundation officials have announced the search for the agency’s next executive director. Anna Brand, interim executive director, said the foundation is seeking a ...

Esther Sue Lowe, age 65, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1960 in South Bend to Arthur William and Betty (Foreman) Challinor, Esther spent her early ...

Wedge follow’s last year’s Liberty Bell Award winners, WLKM radio of Three Rivers and WMSH radio of Sturgis. Wedge has served St. Joseph County Courts for nearly 40 years, starting while still a ...