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Sheriff Chad Spence reports that in the early hours of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, deputies responded to the 400 block of North Swan Street in Colon for a report of a missing 5-year-old child. A search was conducted, and the child was located unconscious in a stream between Palmer Lake and Sturgeon Lake within the Village of Colon. Lifesaving measures …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is kicking off its 2026 “Lock It Up” campaign. Lock It Up provides the opportunity to safely store marijuana, medications and edibles, which may look like a fruit snack to children. Agency officials said the 2026 campaign has partnered with local agencies to distribute safe-storage locking bags. Residents can request a bag by visiting …

The Three Rivers Fire Department has issued an advisory, asking residents to not burn yard waste or tree debris. Department officials said burning brush and yard waste has the potential to lead to uncontrolled fires caused by dry grass, leaves and vegetation. The risk is compounded on windy days, fire personnel said. Residents may dispose of organic yard waste at …

Glen Oaks Community College last week hosted its second annual “Day of Service.” College employees and students broke into seven groups and offered their services to better St. Joseph County. Glen Oaks President Bryan Newton started the benevolent gesture a year ago with the intent of it becoming a meaningful tradition rooted in service, collaboration and community engagement. Projects ranged …

Glen Oaks Community College recently launched a new, short-term Commercial Driver’s License Class A training program in partnership with Regen Trucking School, and with the support of UKT. The offering marks a significant step forward in addressing the growing demand for commercial drivers in Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana, Glen Oaks officials said. Glen Oaks has secured the necessary land-use …

Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach said an Indiana man died last week in a one-vehicle crash in Jefferson Township. Roach said deputies were called at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday to Oil City Road, south of M-62. Investigators said a vehicle driven by 66-year-old Mishawaka resident Todd Willingham was heading south on Oil City Road when it left the roadway and crashed …

Constantine village officials have chosen the winners of the recent “Village Creed” essay contest. Mary Mcleroy won the adult category and the essay compiled by Aydin Weinberg was chosen as winner of the 18-and-under category. Both were given a $200 cash prize. Their submissions were chosen by a panel of community leaders. Participants were encouraged to detail community-based core concepts …

UAW Local 2093 members staged a so-called “Solidarity Rally” Sunday outside Three Rivers High School. Event organizers said the rally was to bring attention to the current contract with American Axle & Manufacturing expiring May 31. Union representatives said workers in 2008 suffered a cut in pay from $29 an hour to $14.50 an hour. Wages currently top out at …

Michigan Department of Transportation is starting a major project today in Kalamazoo County in the area of I-94 and U.S. 131. MDOT’s Nick Schirripa said work centers on an auxiliary lane on northbound 131, between I-94 and Stadium Drive. In addition, the project involves widening ramps and other improvements at the 131/I-94 interchange, Schirripa said. The $13.4 million project is …

Individuals and businesses impacted by the March 6 tornados are eligible for state tax extension relief, the Michigan State Treasurer announced. Taxpayers in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties can request time to file state tax returns and pay state tax bills; penalties and interest will be waived for those who qualify, according to a release from the State of …