The final step toward St. Joseph County’s acquisition of the former Three Rivers Public Library was taken this week. During their monthly meeting Tuesday, county commissioners authorized county administrator Teresa Doehring to sign a contract that will complete the purchase. Three Rivers city officials signed off on their end of the transaction last month. The property, in the 900 block …

The 2022 St. Joseph County Grange Fair is entering its final days of its seven-day run in Centreville. Today’s highlights include a classic motorcycle display, bingo, antique tractor pulls, live music, open-class draft horse hitch show and 4-H Fun Night. The showcase event in the grandstand is NTPA Modified tractor and truck pulls. Saturday’s final day is loaded with attractions …

My name is “Periwinkle”.  I am calm, curious, and house trained.  I am about two years old.  I have been spayed, vaccinated for Rabies and had three month flea prevention.  Let me keep you company.  My docket number is 53218, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft of two fifth-wheel, RV trailers from a location in White Pigeon Township. According to agency officials, troopers were dispatched earlier this week to the 14000 block of U.S. 12. The thefts are believed to have occurred at some point between April and August. The incident was reported Tuesday. Both RVs were taken …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency wishes to remind the public that poultry owners need to protect their domestic flocks from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported increased cases of HPAI in backyard poultry flocks. None, however, have been identified in the tri-county region. Health officer Rebecca Burns said the agency wishes to …

The suspect from a weekend shooting in Mendon has been arraigned. Authorities said Terrell Lamont Reese was arraigned Tuesday and charged with three counts of attempted murder of a police officer and nine felony firearm-related charges. Reese is being held on $2 million bond. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies responded around 9 p.m. Saturday to a location on Lane Street …

A Mendon Township man was arrested on drug-related offenses last week. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies stopped a vehicle shortly after 9 p.m. Sept. 14 in the area of Ray Road and Michigan Avenue in Mendon Township. Deputies found that the 41-year-old driver was allegedly in possession of crystal methamphetamine and several handguns, Lillywhite said. A search warrant was subsequently …

The Langley Covered Bridge will be closed at least until next week after a horse trailer knocked down a height restrictor Monday evening. St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey said the restrictor at the north end of the county icon toppled following the collision. Lindsey said the driver of the southbound vehicle responsible for the incident will be …

As new head coach Joel Martin continues building his roster for the upcoming season, five more familiar faces are returning to the Kalamazoo Wings. Forwards Matheson Iacopelloi and Max Humitz and defenseman Justin Murray, Ryan Cook and Tyler Rockwell are set to return to the ice. Iacopelli, hailing from Brownstown, MI, will be returning for his third season with the …

Michigan State Police troopers report the discovery of a machete on Behnke Road, near Garfield Road, in Branch County’s Coldwater Township. The machete has a black handle with a silver blade. The weapon was found Wednesday last week, authorities said.