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A Mendon man was arrested last week after he was observed attempting to find unlocked doors at local residences. Mendon authorities said the man was arrested March 18 in the 500 block of North Nottawa Street. He was seen in previous days attempting to open front doors in and around the area where he was arrested, police said. The man’s …

A 71-year-old St. Clair County man died Monday after a petroleum pumping station he was working on blew up in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 4 p.m. to the 19000 block of Bulhand Road in response to an explosion reported by neighbors. The neighbors told authorities the force of the explosion shook …

Lester Oren Rigg, age 79, of Constantine, and formerly of Brown County, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at his home. He was born July 2, 1944 in Quincy, IL, a son of Otis David and Violet Marie (Clapp) Rigg. Lester attended school in Mt Sterling, IL. On June 22, 1968 he married Betty Jane Jobe at the Chambersburg …

William “Butch” John Apted, Jr. September 15, 1950 ~ August 13, 2023 William “Butch” John Apted, Jr., age 72, of Marcellus passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home.  He was born on September 15, 1950. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be directed to the Marcellus Fire Department. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com.

My name is “Sharkie.” I am an intact male mixed breed, and I am housetrained. I know SIT. I’m very gentle, not rough at all when I play. I like other dogs, and I am very curious of cats. I’m really hoping to find my forever Ho-Ho-Ho-Home for the holidays. My docket number is 53558, at the St. Joseph County …

Jeff Bailey has joined our executive management team and will be assuming the role of Vice President of Commercial Operations. Jeff has over 32 years of insurance experience in sales, underwriting, risk management, and adjusting. He has both the Certified Insurance Counselor and Commercial Risk Manager designations. Ben Harrison (currently President of our affiliate Noecker-Sullivan Insurance) will be assuming the …

I have a special talent.  I can jump straight up like “Tigger” .  I have energy!  I would like some training to feel love and be safe and secure.  I eat fast as I am afraid that I won’t have another meal.  I haven’t been around children, but I am comfortable around dogs.  I am eleven months old, I know …

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 …