Former owners of a local business have been named Three Rivers’ “Citizens of the Year.” Bestowed by the Three Rivers Lions Club, the 2026 Bruce C. Snook Citizen of the Year Award will go to Jerry and Leslie Robbins. The couple owned and operated L.A.’s Coffee Café on West Michigan Avenue for nearly 26 years before retiring last fall. The …

A cultivation permit was awarded last month by members of the Constantine Village Council. During their March 16 meeting, municipal leaders OK’d the permit to Fawn River Cultivation. Company official John Babcock said Fawn River Cultivation currently has three Class C growing, processing and retail licenses. It also owns a processing center and three greenhouses, according to Babcock. The request …

St. Joseph County United Way has established a catastrophic fund for the family of a 5-year-old boy who died last week as the result of an apparent drowning. Agency director Kelly Hostetler said the fund will help the family of Adam Clemens. She said 100 percent of all donations will be turned over to the family to help offset the …

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport officials have issued a media release related to United Airlines’ returning service to Chicago O’Hare. Airport director Craig Williams said the service was to begin in late April but has hit a snag. Due to temporary capacity constraints in Chicago, the Federal Aviation Administration has placed operational restrictions affecting United Airlines and American Airlines. As a …

St. Joseph County United Way officials recently celebrated the completion of their new facility. The new office is at 62527 Shimmel Road, just south of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District. The new site offers more space than what was previously available as a tenant in a strip plaza in Centreville. Agency director Kelly Hostetler and her staff moved …

Branch County authorities recently concluded a lengthy drug investigation, culminating with the arrest of two people. Sheriff Fred Blankenship said deputies executed a search warrant Friday at a residence in the 900 block of Weaver Road in Bronson Township. He said deputies recovered in excess of 320 grams of crystal meth, an undisclosed quantity of mushrooms and items commonly associated …

White Pigeon Township Library has announced the lineup for its annual “Summertime Tunes” series. Director Perri Saunders said the four-week, live-music presentation starts July 1 with the Whistle Pigs, a band specializing in classic rock. On July 8, songwriters Kyle Joe & Friends will perform. The third week of the series showcases the R&B/Motown sounds of Tony Fields and Doug …

Here’s a reminder that South Michigan Food Bank is starting its monthly Mobile Market program today. Fresh produce, dairy and meal kits will be available at the distribution. The recurring event takes place at two area locations the first Thursday of the month, through October. Pick-up locations are from 9 to 11 a.m. at White Pigeon Catholic Church on U.S. …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department held its annual awards ceremony last week during the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting. Sheriff Chad Spence said the ceremony recognized deputies, staff and a member of the community for their actions and service in 2025. Samaritan Award recipient was Steve Calloway, recognized for stepping in to help a man who fell through …

Downtown Three Rivers is hosting an easter egg scavenger hunt this weekend. Event organizers said participants will want to follow clues, visit participating businesses, discover a numbered egg and potentially win a gift certificate. Clues will also direct participants to a few outdoor locations to find an egg. More information and clues can be found on the Downtown Three Rivers …