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Obituary: Gwendolyn Lee Sherman

Gwendolyn Lee (Oswalt) Sherman, age 84, passed away at Birch Meadows Care Facility on April 28, 2023, after a prolonged Alzheimer’s affliction. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Gary; sons, Geoffrey M. and wife Megan (Clore), Garth W. and wife Alison (Stensrude); grandchildren, Blake, Rachel, Chase, Max, Nathan and Cooper; a brother, William Read More…

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Obituary: Delores “Dee” Jezek

Delores “Dee” Jezek March 4, 1930 – April 29, 2023Dee’s life began March 4,1930 in Greenville, Florida, the daughter of Francis (Frank) Ryan and Martha Nicholson. At age two the family moved to Northern Wisconsin where she would spend most of her growing up years except one year in Marenisco, MI, and two years in Read More…

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“Out and About: Eating habits, predictions and volunteering

“People say. ‘What is the sense of our small effort?’ They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time, take one step at a time.” -Dorothy DayWe should all take a look at our eating habits, and if we want to live healthier, make a few changes. It’s so easy to grab Read More…

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Arrest made in1988 Swartz murder case

Photo via Three Rivers Police Department19-year-old Cathy Swartz, pictured here, was murdered in her Three Rivers apartment in December 1988. After 35 years, an arrest was made in her death. Photo via Beaufort County (S.C.) Detention Center53-year-old Robert Waters, a resident of Beaufort, S.C., was arrested Sunday by police in the 1988 death of Cathy Read More…

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May elections: Centreville bond passes,Constantine bond defeated again

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — School bond proposals in St. Joseph County went 1-for-2 in Tuesday’s special elections, with Centreville Public Schools’ school bond being approved by voters, while Constantine Public Schools’ voters struck down its third proposal in the past three years.Centreville’s bond proposal was approved with an unofficial vote tally Read More…

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Mike’s Musings: A proud father offers praise to graduating son

I apologize in advance because some of you think I pontificate too much on my personal life, but I gotta reach out one more time and congratulate my son on earning his BA degree in political science from Eastern Michigan University on Sunday. Many of you know Jordan from all he does for Wilcox Newspapers. Read More…

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May elections: Centreville bond passes, Constantine bond defeated again

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — School bond proposals in St. Joseph County went 1-for-2 in Tuesday’s special elections, with Centreville Public Schools’ school bond being approved by voters, while Constantine Public Schools’ voters struck down its third proposal in the past three years. With 100 percent of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Centreville’s Read More…

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Arrest made in 1988 Swartz murder case

Photo via Three Rivers Police Department19-year-old Cathy Swartz, pictured here, was murdered in her Three Rivers apartment in December 1988. After 35 years, an arrest was made in her death. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — After 35 years, an arrest has been made in the 1988 murder of Cathy Swartz in Three Rivers. Read More…

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“Out and About” Swap meet, oil, and Lake Superior

The St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association invites everyone to come out for their Annual Michiana Swap Meet, Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6. As always, the Swap Meet will be held at “Boot Hill Ranch”, located at 10542 Bair Lake St., near Jones, Michigan. Admission is $5. This is a family event for Read More…