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St. Joseph County Road Commission officials have announced seasonal speed and weight restrictions are going into effect next week. Also known as “Frost Laws,” the seasonal restrictions start at 6 a.m. Monday. The restrictions are imposed on county roads, with the exception of all-weather routes. Weight restrictions call for a reduction in truckloads by 35 percent and speed to 35 …

A number of appointments and reappointments are being recommended by St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, commissioners reviewed the potential appointment of Josh Shook to the Local Emergency Planning Committee; reappointment of Tiffany Howe to the Community Corrections Advisory Board; and Erin Goff’s reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Board, and the county’s Transportation …

Trayling & Sons Insurance in Colon recently received a collection of winter wear it is offering for free. New coats, including brands such as Columbia and L.L. Bean, as well as men’s shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Trayling & Sons is located between Curly’s and the post office in Colon’s downtown district.

A high school basketball doubleheader is coming your way this evening, as Three Rivers boys and girls teams take part in a Wolverine Conference matchup. Both Wildcat squads will play Paw Paw High School in contests hosted by Three Rivers. Three Rivers’ boys team is 2-16 on the season and hopes to snap a three-game losing streak. The Wildcats lost …

Wednesday was an important day for public schools in St. Joseph County and across the state. Known as “Count Day,” Wednesday was the day when school attendance figures are tabulated, as mandated through the State School Aid Act. An accurate attendance record on Count Days – the first of every school year is taken in October and the second in …

Waste Management’s first quarterly Styrofoam recycling collection of 2026 is coming up this weekend. The collection is offered 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Westside Landfill Recycling Center, 60050 Roberts Road, Three Rivers. The recycling station is on the east side of the landfill. There is no charge and acceptable items include dinnerware, take-out containers, meat and fish trays, egg …

St. Joseph County Central Dispatch has an opening it hopes to fill soon. The Centreville-based agency is looking for a 911 telecommunicator. Central Dispatch officials said the position features paid, structured training from the start, competitive pay with full benefits, a strong team environment and work that directly supports the community. Applications are accepted through Feb. 17 and, with a …

Colon High School’s Quarterback Club is hosting a bingo-night fundraiser. Tickets are $20. The event starts at 6 p.m. March 7 at the Colon American Legion. All proceeds benefit the Magi Football program. Donated prizes will be awarded throughout the evening A pulled-pork dinner will be available for a cost of $7. Tickets for bingo are available in advance from …

A Battle Creek man has been arraigned on charges following an alleged incident with a minor. Officials from the Branch County Prosecutor’s Office said Noble Vater Lebron, a 23-year-old theater director, is charged with felony counts of third-degree, criminal-sexual conduct with a minor and accosting a child for immoral purposes. County officials said Lebron allegedly had sexual contact in November …

Centreville High School’s Future Farmers of America is staging a fundraiser to support the county-wide agriculture education program. The 2026 Fresh Strawberry and Barn Jam Salsa Sale offers a number of products, from various flavored jams, pickles and jalapeno honey mustard to sauces, salsa and fresh strawberries. Prices range from $28 for eight pounds of Florida strawberries to $10 for …