Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a hit-and-run crash in White Pigeon Township. According to a department media release, the incident occurred on Lake Road, near East Lake Drive. The date and time were not included in the release. Troopers said a 40-year-old White Pigeon man was stopped on the shoulder of Lake Road making repairs underneath his truck. A …
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State house approves honoring TR native
Michigan House of Representatives this week approved a plan to honor the late Ryan Proxmire, a former Kalamazoo County sheriff’s deputy from Three Rivers. State Rep. Steve Carra, who serves on the House Transportation Committee, said dedicating part of U.S. 131 in Kalamazoo County as the “Sergeant Ryan J. Proxmire Memorial Highway” would be a fitting way to commemorate the …
Read More »United Way raffling a golf cart
The St. Joseph County United Way has announced details related to its latest fundraiser. Executive director Kelly Hostetler said a raffle is underway and the prize this time is a golf cart. She said the vehicle is a 2008 Club Car DS gas cart. Tickets are $40 each or three for $100. The golf cart, which has an estimated value …
Read More »Centreville approves adding Lawrence to conference
Centreville Board of Education members last week OK’d a request from Lawrence Public Schools to join the Southwest 10 athletic conference. The formality was approved and still needs support from a majority of the league’s other nine current members. With consideration to the one-hour distance between Centreville and Lawrence, interim superintendent Chad Brady hinted how Centreville might want to consider …
Read More »Three Rivers schools welcome therapy dogs
Three Rivers Community Schools recently welcomed a pair of “Paws with a Cause” facility dogs. Therapy dogs Tanner, a golden retriever based at Three Rivers High School, and Austin, a black Lab based at Norton Elementary, already are making a difference as part of the district’s K9 Comfort Crew. Three Rivers Public Library last week hosted a meet-and-greet with the …
Read More »Police search for stolen car
State police troopers are appealing to the public for help with locating a stolen car involved in a hit-and-run incident recently. The vehicle in question, a 2003 Saturn, was involved in a crash over the weekend at U.S. 131 and Lovers Lane in Lockport Township. The driver left the scene, failing to check on the well-being of the other party, …
Read More »Easter egg hunt returns to Constantine
The village of Constantine has announced details related to the return of its annual Easter egg hunt. Three age groups are invited to participate in the April 16 event. Toddlers will start at 11:30 a.m. at the east end of Riverview Park. Fifteen minutes later, kindergarten and first-grade participants will start their hunt at the west end of Riverview Park. …
Read More »State House approves tax bill
State Rep. Steve Carra and the Michigan House of Representatives voted last week to approve a plan to reduce taxes for working families and expand tax savings for seniors. The plan, which would provide an estimated $2.5 billion in annual tax relief, is contained in Senate Bill 768. Carra said the plan will reduce taxes for everyone, whether they’re retired or …
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IT’S MARDI GRAS ! ! Party time! I’m a party animal. I am “Jett” a pit bloodhound mix. I am a one and a half year old male. I will need my neuter surgery. I am housetrained and I get along with kids. My owner moved and could not take me with him. My docket number is 51798, at the …
Read More »BHSJ CHA Shares Changes to Mask Guidance
On February 25th the CDC updated their guidance for the general population regarding wearing masks indoors, as well as the requirement for face masks on school buses and vans. These changes come as a result of the drop in COVID-19 cases in the country and moves us towards a system that asks the individual to assess risk and determine the …
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