It’s my turn to be considered for adoption.  I am a 60 lb. girl.  I will need my spay surgery.  I am one and a half years old.  I know “Sit”.  I get along with other dogs depending on the dog, so I probably should be the only dog in the house.  Come to see me soon.  My docket number is …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating an attempted breaking-and-entering incident that occurred earlier this week in Branch County. According to a department media release, troopers were called early Monday to a location on West Jefferson Street in the village of Quincy. The homeowner told authorities someone around 1:30 a.m. broke into a shed and a camper. The suspect, however, was …

The St. Joseph County United Way is accepting donations to support two Sturgis residents involved in a car crash last month. A fund to support medical expenses incurred by Jillian Romanyk and Fekile Lind has been established. United Way officials said donations can be made through the agency and will go directly toward the fund supporting the two. The two …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny incident that took place at a business in White Pigeon. According to a department media release, an unknown quantity of quarters was taken from Dirt Buster Car Wash, located in the 14000 block of U.S. 12. Two suspects used a battery-powered saw to cut into the quarter machines and steal the coins. …

A Sturgis man was arrested after attempting to flee from sheriff’s deputies earlier this week. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies tried to stop a vehicle Monday on Burr Oak Road and Clinton Street in the village of Burr Oak due to multiple motor-vehicle violations. The suspect vehicle fled the scene and continued on Ackey Road, where the suspect’s vehicle left …

Michigan reported more than 13,000 new cases of coronavirus in the week ending Sunday, down 8.7 percent from the previous week. The previous week had more than 14,300 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19. St. Joseph County reported 37 cases and no deaths in the latest weekly period. A week earlier, it had reported 59 cases and zero …

Production of baby formula has resumed at the Sturgis Abbott Nutrition factory, whose February shutdown over contamination contributed to a national shortage. Damage from severe thunderstorms, including flooding, had forced the North Centerville Road plant to halt operations in mid-June, just two weeks after restarting production that included additional sanitizing and safety protocols. Production of EleCare, a specialty formula for …

A Three Rivers man was injured in an accident that occurred last week in Park Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called around 6 a.m. Friday to Moorepark Road, near Stevens Lane. Investigators said the vehicle was being driven east on Moorepark Road, where the Nissan SUV went off the right edge of the roadway, its driver overcorrected and …

Dan’s Fish Fry will host an all-you-can-eat fish and chicken tenders meal, with proceeds benefiting the Three Rivers Promise. The event will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Three Rivers Lions Club, 420 6th Ave. Tickets purchased in advance are $12 for adults and $6 for kids. Cost is $1 more the day of at the …

A Three Rivers-based company provided a notable boost to the Three Rivers Promise last week. Kadant Johnson pledged $50,000 to the scholarship program. In addition, company officials said Kadant Johnson will match all corporate donations, up to an additional $50,000. Meanwhile, the company is inviting its employees to donate to the Promise with the guarantee of a matching donation. Company …