Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is hosting a free class for expecting or currently-breastfeeding mothers. The one-hour sessions are available 10 to 11 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. March 7, 14 and 28. Potential participants need only to choose one 60-minute session. The class is offered at the agency’s Coldwater office, 570 Marshall Road. Topics include benefits of breastfeeding, …

It’s a special day for a Three Rivers woman, observing a significant event for only the 11th time in her life. Nicolette Cole is celebrating her birthday today. She defied considerable odds and was born on Leap Day back in 1980. Despite it being just her 11th birthday, she is 44 years old. Cole was Nicolette Hummel when she grew …

For the first time in its history, Cass County Transportation Authority will benefit from local funding, as a millage proposal request was approved by a slim margin Tuesday. The authority, previously one of the state’s three transportation agencies that did not collect local taxes, will be able to levy a new millage in an amount not to exceed twenty-nine hundredths …

Park Township voters narrowly turned down a request to double the contribution to a local road fund. A half-mill increase was defeated, 198 to 179, Tuesday. The funding would have been allocated specifically to road repairs within the township. Township voters in 2021 supported the establishment of a half-mill. Had the request been successful, the amount would have grown to …

A supplemental millage proposal sought by Sturgis Public Schools was voted down during Tuesday’s election. The proposal would have allowed the district to levy its statutory rate, not to exceed 18 mills, on all property within the district. The final vote was 1,002 against and 868 in favor. Had the proposal succeeded, it would have generated an increase by 3 …

A family-owned, plastic-molding company was destroyed by fire last weekend in Marcellus. Fire officials were notified around 11 p.m. Sunday that Tri-Star Molding was ablaze. Tri-Star molding is a plastic-injection-molding company. It makes parts for several different uses, including residential and office furniture. The owners of Tri-Star posted on social media that employees will continue to be paid while they …

White Pigeon Township Library is staging a new fundraiser to support its goal of purchasing a bookmobile. Director Perri Saunders said the program “Irish Fling: An Afternoon With Kennedy’s Kitchen,” will take place at 2 o’clock April 6 at the library. The 90-minute program, supported in part by Burr Oak Tool, will feature a generous amount of Irish music. Suggested …

St. Joseph County is moving forward with dismissing the architect firm overseeing renovation of the county courts building. The move came by virtue of a 4-3 vote during last week’s county commission meeting. The decision means county administrator Teresa Cupp will work with the county’s legal team to terminate the contract with TowerPinkster. The company had been providing architectural services …

Three Rivers City Commission has followed through on the purchase of a house to be used as a transitional residence for veterans. Commission members last week agreed to purchase the house and property at 308 S. Main St. for $135,000. The city will lease the house to St. Joseph County, which will screen potential residents to determine who will qualify …

St. Joseph County Human Resources Commission has provided an update on a few upcoming events. COPE Cost of Poverty training event is set for noon to 3 p.m. March 13 at Firm Foundation in Centreville. The training is meant for business leaders, agency staff, and church staff and leaders. Next, Community Resource Roundtable will be 8:30 a.m. to noon April …