Constantine village officials announced that the goal of a new fire station took one step closer to reality last week. Demolition started Wednesday on the former D&S Market building, at 175 N. Washington St. The property is the location of the future Constantine Fire Department. Municipal officials said the one-time business has more recently turned into an eyesore, with peeling …

A road-improvement project in St. Joseph County starts today. Michigan Department of Transportation’s Nick Schirripa said 1.1 miles of M-86 in Nottawa Township will be repaved from Nottawa Street in Centreville east to Shimmel Road. Work will be performed by Lakeland Asphalt Corp. The Nottawa Township project is one of three MDOT jobs starting today. The others are 3.6 miles …

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, St. Joseph County Central Dispatch Director Stacey Bower has shared a resolution from the state’s 9-1-1 Committee. This week serves as an opportunity to highlight and honor the critical role of 9-1-1 telecommunicators, often referred to as the “first, first responders.” Bower said these professionals are the calm, steady voice on the …

Sturgis Neighborhood Program representatives wish to remind Sturgis residents that help may be available for home repairs. Agency director Kathryn Myers said funds to help cover costs associated with a new furnace, windows, roof, siding, plumbing repairs and electrical needs are available thanks to a grant from Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s “MI Neighborhood” program. Owner-occupied homes qualify and potential …

A situation between law-enforcement officials and a wanted felon was resolved earlier this week following a two-hour negotiation process. According to a media release from the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, a search warrant was executed at a Centreville apartment. Officers were attempting to locate a man with multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants. Authorities said the man had been evading law enforcement …

Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Chad Brady said the district this week installed two, new displays showing the names of graduates who have served in the military. The display features the graduate’s name, year of graduation and military branch in which they served. Brady said names were submitted to the district last fall in advance of setting up the permanent display. …

Constantine municipal officials have reported details related to a recent wastewater spill. According to a village-issued media release, the overflow was reported around 4 p.m. Friday at its waste-treatment facility. The situation was corrected about 20 minutes later. It was determined the episode was associated with a malfunction involving the facility’s influent-control gates. Village officials said the overflow was contained …

St. Joseph County Grange Fair manager Christina Yunker has issued a statement regarding her decision to step down after her contract expires next month. The 48-year-old Sturgis Township resident said her decision follows careful evaluation of the fair’s organizational direction and leadership environment, and reflects her commitment to maintaining professional standards, healthy workplace practices and clear operational expectations. Yunker said …

The city of Sturgis is in the midst of its annual spring brush-and-leaf pick up. Department of Public Services workers started the task Monday on the city’s north side. Crews will work their way south and make only one pass through the community. Sturgis officials said weather conditions and an unpredictable amount of material make it difficult to adhere to …

Indiana Michigan Power last week announced updates to temporary relief measures implemented for customers affected by recent tornadoes in Three Rivers. Mona Livingston, I&M’s customer services manager, said waived late fees, and waived disconnect and reconnect fees are relief measures that will remain in place through May 31. The moratorium on disconnects that was put into place following the March …