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St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is hoping security footage might provide a clue into the circumstances surrounding a Lockport Township man. Deputies were called Tuesday to the 17000 block of South River Road regarding an unresponsive individual. Authorities decided the situation required further investigation to determine whether foul play was involved. Sheriff’s officials said the victim, whose name is being …

The 37th Mendon Riverfest continues today and into the weekend with a lengthy list of events and attractions. Today’s highlights include a euchre tournament at 3 o’clock, kids games, a classic car cruise, live music, karaoke, movie in the park and, at 7:30, a trivia contest. Saturday’s slate includes a canoe race, fishing tournament, pontoon rides, toy-boat race, canoe swamp, …

Off-road-vehicle enthusiasts will have a chance to explore Michigan trails for free this weekend. Free Off-Road Vehicle Weekend is available statewide Saturday and Sunday. DNR officials said they have made significant progress in the recovery from post-ice-storm restoration efforts at state parks and areas specifically in Northern Michigan. This includes reopening 65 percent of trails damaged in the region. Free …

Colon Township Supervisor Sandy Jackson said Palmer Lake Beach is now open for swimming. She cautioned of a few situations to be aware of, however. First, the pavilion is not yet ready for use. In addition, fencing around the property is not yet completed. Jackson said anyone who chooses to swim does so at their own risk.

St. Joseph County Road Commission has announced Langley Covered Bridge has re-opened. The county icon was closed more than a week after a height limiter at the north end of the bridge was knocked off its foundation Aug. 4. The height limiter was struck by a 10-foot-tall motorhome heading south. The vehicle’s sleeper section was peeled from the rest of …

A railroad crossing in the Three Rivers area will be closed at least a week for repairs. Grand Elk Railroad officials said the crossing on Michigan Avenue, between U.S. 131 and Buckhorn Road in Park Township, was closed Monday and is expected to re-open early next week. The work is expected to include an upgrade to correct the bumpy crossing, …

A millage renewal request that has never been turned down will appear before St. Joseph County voters in November. During their Executive Committee meeting Monday, St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners agreed to include on the November ballot a millage renewal request sought by St. Joseph County Central Dispatch. If approved, the request will lower the agency’s millage rate to …

Area clergy members are invited to attend a special event coming up next month. The inaugural “Hope United Meet the Need Pastor Forum” will attempt to unite dozens of churches, pastors and church leaders in engaging discussion on how to collaboratively meet community needs in St. Joseph County. The forum takes place 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 27 at Radiant …

St. Joseph County Commission’s Executive Committee fielded a request Monday for a budget amendment from Commission on Aging Director Pam Riley. Riley requested funding for a new, industrial dishwasher for the agency’s Three Rivers campus. She said the current dishwasher was purchased used and is 40 years old. A quote she recently received for servicing the dishwasher came back at …

A Cassopolis man died last week after the tractor he was driving was rear-ended by a car in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Michigan State Police troopers said the incident occurred last Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. on Calvin Center Road near Calvin Hill Street. Investigators said a 36-year-old Marcellus man was driving a pickup south on Calvin Center Road. His vehicle …