Spence was elected sheriff during a five-man race in the primary election, topping challengers that included Jason Bingaman and Dennis Allen. Incumbent Mark Lillywhite chose to not seek re-election.

Here’s a look at January’s Fresh Food Distributions in St. Joseph County. First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis hosts the first distribution, starting at 4 p.m. Jan. 9. Its address is 1320 S. Lakeview ...

Sturgis Downtown Development Authority officials have announced their first event of the new year. The 2025 Winter Blues takes place 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 17 in the city’s downtown district. Winter ...

JoAnn (Gillette) Berna, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, January 2, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born April 15, 1935, in Bryan, Ohio, only child of Byron and ...