A major construction project involving U.S. 131 in St. Joseph and Kalamazoo counties will be the focus of two open houses this week. Michigan Department of Transportation officials said an open house Wednesday in Schoolcraft and Thursday in Three Rivers will educate the public on an upcoming plan to repave U.S. 131 from Shaver Road in Kalamazoo County to the …

St. Joseph County Fair Board members have started the process of moving forward after last week’s unexpected dismissal of fair manager Missi Tefft. During a lengthy special meeting Friday night, the fair board made much-needed strides to address its immediate and long-term needs. Friday’s 2-and-1/2-hour-long meeting was called in the wake of a 7-to-5 vote Oct. 10 to dismiss Tefft …

A Three Rivers man is in custody in connection with an armed-robbery incident last week in Three Rivers. Chief Scott Boling said officers were alerted to a possible armed robbery shortly after 11 a.m. Friday at a business in the 700 block of West Michigan Avenue. Boling said the suspect obtained an unknown amount of currency, then fled the scene …

The Branch Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency has announced the addition of Community Health Workers to enhance services offered to residents of the tri-county service area. Community Health Workers help connect the public to available services and resources. As residents of the community, CHWs have strong community connections, which allow them to develop trusting, one-on-one relationships with clients; act …

St. Joseph County officials are expected to jumpstart a tourism-related webpage focusing heavily on local rivers and lakes. During the board’s executive committee meeting Tuesday, county administrator Teresa Doehring suggested restoring a version of the campaign “St. Joe H2O.” Doehring said the goal is to regroup and figure out how to resume promoting the county’s numerous lakes and 150 miles …

Manufacturing Day in St. Joseph County was observed last week. Held annually the first Friday in October in an effort to show students and the general public what modern manufacturing is all about, Manufacturing Day is observed by students in St. Joseph County’s Career and Technical Education programs. Various classes visited manufacturing facilities to get a behind-the-scenes look at the …

Sturgis Elks Club celebrated its 100th anniversary last year and members decided to take on a beautification project outside the lodge to mark the milestone. Money was raised and the goal of $10,000 was met. Club members met last week to dedicate new statues that are part of the project. Elks members said there is still work to be done …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of a motor vehicle. According to a department media release, a fraudulent cashier’s check was used to purchase a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The transaction took place Oct. 2 in the 16000 block of Fawn River Road in White Pigeon Township. Authorities said a male suspect is responsible for producing the fraudulent check.

A 25-year-old Centreville-area man will serve 60 days in jail and two years of probation for shooting at three former roommates outside the Sherman Township home they shared. Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman earlier this week stressed the severity of the charges levied against Conner Rooks. Kyle Lowery, Alexis Kelley and Wendi Levitz went to the Shimmel Road residence June 17 …

Here’s a reminder that there is a Fresh Food Distribution event today in Sturgis. First Presbyterian Church on Lakeview Avenue in Sturgis will be the site of the, starting at 4 p.m. The Huss Project in Three Rivers will be the location of the subsequent distribution. It takes place starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at its property on 8th Street. …