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A federal dam-safety order will likely lower the St. Joseph River for a year or more. MLive reports that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered a 3-foot drawdown due to embankment safety concerns at the Sturgis Dam. Sturgis city officials were ordered to lower the reservoir by July 15 as an interim risk-reduction measure after inspectors found continued deterioration …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting boater-safety practical classes on two dates at different locations next month. On June 6, the course will be held at Clear Lake and Lake Templene. On June 7, the location will be Klinger Lake and Palmer Lake. Classes start at 10 a.m. and conclude by 4 o’clock at the public-access site at …

A 37-year-old Vandalia woman died after the all-terrain vehicle she was driving struck a pole. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday to a field off Kirk Lake Road, in Newberg Township. Investigators said Stacie Hershburger-Hebron was operating an ATV in a hay field when the vehicle struck a pole, causing it to land on …

Kline’s Resort is hosting a gospel concert next month. Timothy and Hosanna Noble will perform at 6:30 p.m. June 7 at the clubhouse lawn. Spectators are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. However, the performance will be held indoors should weather circumstances warrant.

Constantine officials are staging a golf outing to support the village’s annual fireworks display, while also remembering a long-time local official. The 10th annual Chief James Bedell Memorial 4th of July Fireworks Fundraiser event takes place at 9 a.m. June 6 at St. Joseph Valley Golf Club. Cost is $75 per person or $300 per team. The cost comes with …

A first-of-its-kind event is being staged next month in Three Rivers. “Rock the River,” a faith-based event targeting youth, features a full day of activities June 19 at Memory Isle Park. The 12-hour event starts at 10 a.m. and includes a number of attractions such as 9-square, gaga ball, spike ball, carpet ball, hoop shoot, corn hole, dunk tank and …

Here’s a reminder that the Three Rivers Elks Lodge is hosting its 11th annual Bicycle Rodeo in June. Registration starts at 10 a.m. June 20 at the lodge. Winners will be announced at noon. Qualified children will receive a free entry for a chance to win a bicycle of their choice. Meanwhile, all children 13 and younger who qualify will …

A United Way fundraiser involving the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is returning this weekend. The second annual “Roof Sit” charity event takes place over a four-hour period starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. It takes place at the agency’s Centreville-based headquarters. Sheriff Chad Spence said the event is being held to raise money for the Sheriff’s Fund, which supports several …

Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies are investigating a hit-and-run fatal crash that occurred over the weekend in Silver Creek Township. Roach said deputies were dispatched shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday to the area of M-152 and Pleasant Street. Investigators said the victim, 24-year-old Benton Harbor resident Timothy Johnson, was walking along the state road when he was struck …

Constantine village officials have made a social media post as a follow-up to a community forum staged earlier this month. The post centers on the May 14 gathering, where the most-common topics raised by residents were addressing junk vehicles, blight and property maintenance. “You spoke, we listened,” the posting said, followed by the fact that the village has stepped up …