The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency wishes to remind the public that October is the optimal month to receive a flu shot. Kali Nichols, director of personal health and disease prevention, said an annual, seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu. She said flu vaccination is recommended for anyone ages six months and up. Also, …

Constantine Village Council members have set a public hearing for input regarding Sunday marijuana sales and consumption lounges. The hearing will take place at 7 p.m. Monday. During its September meeting, the council heard a request from Dominic Iemma, founder of Prosper Cannabis Co., the largest cannabis provisioning center in southwest Michigan. Iemma’s request centered on Sunday sales of marijuana. …

The Swinebone Trophy is up for grabs tonight, as Three Rivers varsity football welcomes Vicksburg High School to town. Three Rivers, 3-and-2 on the season, is coming off a humbling loss to previously winless Gull Lake a week ago. Vicksburg, meanwhile, is also 3-and-2. It defeated Niles last Friday, 31-to-14. Tonight’s games will be carried live on WRCI 97.1 FM …

The Sturgis Electric Department is conducting inventory and confirmation of all equipment, making it necessary to sometimes access private properties. City workers are examining transformer locations, as well as overhead, underground secondary and primary power lines. At times, it will be necessary to be on citizen property to accurately collect information needed, city officials said. The project is expected to …

Sturgis police reported several shots fired at a vehicle last week in the 300 block of Liberty Street. The Sturgis Department of Public Safety’s police division was dispatched to the area at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday. Officers believe the incident was targeted and isolated, and does not pose a threat to the public. There were no injuries as a result …

The six-member Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency recommended their respective county commissions raise local contributions to the agency for 2023. The increase to $5.30 per person reflects a 15-cent increase per person and is allocated for the mandated eight essential services matched by the state. Health officer Rebecca Burns said each county must pass the increase in budgets under review …

A medical condition has been determined as the cause of a two-vehicle crash last week in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 2:30 p.m. Friday to Union Road, south of U.S. 12. Authorities said a van driven by Crystal Price, 45, of Kendallville, Ind., was traveling west on Union Road, where she had …

Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek will conduct interviews for legal advice and possible representation over the telephone to St. Joseph County seniors. Anyone wishing to speak to an attorney and possibly receive free representation is advised to call 269-224-5040 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization …

The Sturgis Department of Public Services has started flushing hydrants and the process will continue all week. Department officials wish to remind residents to be aware of potential water discoloration during the process. The city started the flushing Monday and expects to complete the process Friday. Should any water discoloration occur, residents should let the water flow for several minutes …

Three Rivers-based Clark Logic recently broke ground on a new, $5.7 million addition to a facility in Constantine. The ceremonial groundbreaking ushered in a 100,000-square-foot building addition to be added to its facility in the village’s industrial park. Company president Jamie Clark said the new expansion will create more space for the company’s logistics operation. Clark said construction began earlier …