After over 20 years as president and executive director of Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, Peter Ter Louw has announced he will be leaving the organization. Ter Louw, whose last day will be Saturday, plans on moving back east to be near family, and to pursue other opportunities beyond Michigan. During his service and time at the helm, Ter Luow has …

Hi there… I’m Diesel. I am a 3 year old intact male. I am a very happy-go-lucky young man, who knows “sit” and “tippy tappy feet” and I’m just a big, happy block head (which is part of my charm). I’m not sure about cats, I haven’t been around them. As you can see, I have on my holiday gear, …

St. Joseph County officials said goodbye this week to a pair of veteran board members. Dan Czajkowksi and Kathy Pangle, both completing their sixth year as part of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, attended their final commission meeting Tuesday. Both reflected on the board’s achievements over their three terms, giving credit to teamwork involving department heads, administration and …

Here’s a reminder that the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers is offering space as a warming center between 9 and 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The church is, located at 320 N. Main St. Coffee, tea, cocoa and snacks are provided. In addition, games and reading material are available. The warming center will be offered through February.

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners approved a number of committee appointments during its monthly meeting Tuesday. David Miars and Dan Czajkowski were named to the county’s Board of Public Works; Kathy Pangle to the Commission on Aging Board; Gerald Loudenslager to the Department of Health and Human Services Commission; Matt Scheske to the Investment Advisory Committee; Rodney Chupp to …

A week after ironing out details related to a major renovation project, St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners formally OK’d the details during its monthly meeting Tuesday. Approval of the so-called Courts Building Master Plan by the five-member board gives county administrator Teresa Doehring full authority to execute the scope of work related to a overhaul of the county courts …

Camp Eberhart wishes to remind the public of several different methods of financial support to benefit the Fabius Township property. Project 132 Camper Scholarships benefits children whose families are unable to afford a week at camp. Over the years, project 132 has helped hundreds of underprivileged children enjoy the camp experience, building confidence and lifelong learning skills. Annual Giving Program …

St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the agency is supporting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in its efforts centering on reducing impaired driving over the coming holiday season. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs now through Jan. 1, with additional deputies on patrol specifically focusing on impaired drivers. Deputies will be on the lookout for …

A person of interest was interviewed following a fire that partially destroyed a vacant building last week in Sturgis Township. Tri-Township Fire Chief Max Kulpinski said officials were dispatched at 9:30 p.m. Thursday to the 26000 block of U.S. 12. Kulpinski said crews arriving on the scene found the front half of the building on fire. The fire was put …

Centreville Public Schools Board members agreed last week to move forward with what is being called a “pre-qualification” process related to a proposed bond renewal request in May. TowerPinkster was named the architect of record and Triangle Associates the construction management firm. Also during last week’s meeting, superintendent Tom Brady recognized and thanked president Jeff Troyer and board member Margaret …