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Two men in their 30s died after they were struck by a vehicle Thursday morning in White Pigeon Township. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called shortly after 5 a.m. to the area of Eagley Road and Lake Road in response to a personal-injury traffic crash. Investigators said a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by a 57-year-old man, was southbound …

A Sturgis-area man died Wednesday following a two-vehicle crash in Nottawa Township. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were called at 6:20 p.m. to the area of M-86 and Findley Road in response to a personal-injury crash. Authorities said a vehicle driven by 68-year-old Thomas Lang was traveling west on M-86. Lang attempted to pass a semi-tractor trailer but his vehicle …

Organizers behind the annual spring collection of household hazardous waste and electronics recycling at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds have announced the 2026 date. According to the St. Joseph County Conservation District, this year’s spring event will be Tuesday, May 5. The four-hour event starts at 2 p.m. Items accepted include up to 10 free tires per county resident, hazardous …

A high school basketball doubleheader is coming your way this evening, as Three Rivers boys and girls teams take part in a special Wolverine Conference matchup. Both Wildcat squads will play Sturgis High School in contests hosted by Sturgis. The annual “Box Out Cancer” high school varsity basketball event and fundraiser. At 5:30, the Lady Trojans will tip-off against the …

Tickets for a slider-tasting event at a winter festival in Kalamazoo County are now on sale. Vicksburg’s “Ice ‘Burg Fest,” a one-day celebration, starts at noon Feb. 28. Event organizers said a new event this year is Outhouse Races. Participants are required to build their own outhouse then register for the competition the day of the festival. Meanwhile, at least …

Three Rivers Area Mentoring officials have announced the date of the 2026 walleye dinner and silent auction fundraiser. The annual event starts at 5 p.m. April 11 at Fraternal Order of Eagles on Hoffman Street. Tickets are $20 per person and include a choice of walleye or chicken tenders, hushpuppies, coleslaw, fries and a cookie. Tickets are available at the …

The deadline for a contest with a $200 top prize is coming up next week. Constantine’s interim village manager Jim Bontrager said he is challenging Constantine residents to help create a “Village Creed,” a statement that reflects the community, its residents, values and future. The writing contest is open to all village residents and features two categories: youth (18 and …

Municipal leaders in a lakeshore community are preparing for an infrastructure-replacement project that could exceed $40 million. According to WGVU radio, Grand Haven’s water, storm, sanitary and road systems were discussed during a recent city council work session. City officials said a major focus is replacement of all lead water service lines by 2037. More than 600 of the city’s …

Two people were arrested on drug- and weapons-related charges in the village of Constantine. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies executed a search warrant Tuesday at a residence in the 200 block of Meadow Lane following an investigation into suspected drug activity. During the investigation, deputies determined that methamphetamine was being distributed from the residence. While executing …

The son of a former state representative is the second person set to challenge incumbent Steve Carra for the 36th House District. Luke Lori, 47, son of former sheriff and State Rep. Matt Lori, announced his intentions Tuesday to the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Constantine resident Max Coon announced his candidacy late last year. A Three Rivers resident, …