Construction on the Thurston Woods Park splash pad started last week. Infrastructure installation is beginning on the project, which has been in development for about three years. Visitors may access the property by using the parking area north of the Doyle Community Center off North Franks Avenue and follow the walking path to the park. The splash pad is designed …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of multiple items from a shed in Calhoun County’s Athens Township. Troopers responded to the 7300 block of M-99 after the victim told authorities it appears the theft occurred between March 6 and April 6. Items stolen include a Champion brand generator, Craftsman toolbox, a number of fishing poles, a 4-by-8-foot swimming …

Three Rivers High School has ended its search for a varsity football coach. District officials announced last week the hiring of Chris Gilliam. He has 22 years of head-coaching experience, logging 19 seasons at Birch Run High School and three at Adrian High School. A Flint native, Gilliam played football at and ultimately graduated from Olivet College. He has taught …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a report of breaking and entering that occurred last week at a location in Fabius Township. Authorities said the incident happened between April 11 and 13 in the 50000 block of Pulver Road. Stolen items include a welder, several tools and equipment from an older-model pickup.

A 37-year-old Three Rivers man recently cashed a lottery ticket with a winning amount in excess of $300,000. According to the Michigan Lottery, Nathan Brown purchased a “Diamond Wild Time” Fast Cash progressive ticket at the Three Rivers Elks Lodge last month. Brown and his girlfriend cashed the $345,000 winning ticket at Lottery headquarters last week. Brown said he plans …

Michigan Department of Transportation officials said the I-94 interchange at Portage Road in Kalamazoo County is slated to open later this summer. MDOT’s Nick Schirripa said the $87 million, two-year project is expected to conclude in early August, as road crews enter the final phase of construction. Due to various, unforeseen circumstances, the project’s completion was modified from an original …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving a horse-drawn buggy in Branch County’s Algansee Township. According to an agency media release, troopers were dispatched to South Ray Quincy Road, near Lester Road, around 8 p.m. Friday. Investigators said a southbound vehicle struck the buggy, which was occupied by two people. The vehicle, believed to be an early …

St. Joseph County officials appear poised to offer some financial help to benefit an upcoming project related to the Langley Covered Bridge. Commission chairman Ken Malone said county board members discussed the matter during Tuesday’s executive committee meeting. The committee last month was brought up to date on a considerable undertaking involving the iconic bridge and a funding request by …

An Indiana man died in a head-on crash earlier this week in Mottville Township. State police troopers responded around 9 p.m. Wednesday to U.S. 12 and Vistula Road in response to a two-vehicle crash. Investigators said a car driven by 41-year-old Eric Herald, of Indiana, was traveling east on U.S. 12 when it crossed the center lane. The car struck …

A 43-year-old Sturgis man was arrested this week on several felony weapons and drug-related charges following an incident just outside the city limits. St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were dispatched shortly after noon Wednesday to the area of Big Hill and Lafayette roads in Fawn River Township in response to a report of a weapons offense. A …