Cass County is poised to hire a new county administrator. County officials said the board of commissioners conducted a special meeting last week and agreed to offer a contract to Patrick Jordan. Jordan, who most recently served as administrator of Ionia County, would replace Matthew Newton, who resigned late last year. The county’s highest-ranking, non-elected position has been filled on …

A unique store that offers incentives to expectant mothers and parents to encourage responsibility and improve self-esteem is opening in Three Rivers next week. B.A.B.E. focuses on parents and parents-to-be, offering coupons for keeping prenatal appointments, attending parenting classes, and other activities that improve child development and family health. Doctors, clinics and other social-service agencies distribute B.A.B.E. coupons, which can …

Vicksburg residents are going to see improved streets starting this summer. In advance of the village’s 2025-26 fiscal year – which starts July 1 – council members have started to review and approve expenditures within the upcoming budget. The budget itself is expected to be passed June 30. During their May 19 meeting, council members were provided details about impending …

A Clare County man was convicted last week in Centreville for sexually assaulting a relative two decades ago. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said 69-year-old Geral Whitney was found guilty by a jury for one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The trial concluded earlier this month. Authorities said the Harrison resident …

A proposal to consider divesting a trio of county-owned parks appears to be at a standstill. In response to the proposed plan – pitched last month by commissioner Christina Yunker – a standing-room-only crowd attended last week’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting. By a wide margin, those present appeared to oppose Yunker’s pitch. More than two dozen people …

Michigan Department of Transportation and contractor Pavement Maintenance Systems are investing more than $4 million to crack seal, chip seal, and fog seal 38.6 miles of five state highways in a three-county region starting this week. The work centers on stretches of roadway in St. Joseph, Cass and Calhoun counties. MDOT’s Nick Schirripa said area routes include M-216, from M-40 …

Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the date and next location in its 2025 “Discover the Treasures” series. This year’s event will have a race theme, as it will be held Aug. 24 at Russell’s M-40 Speedway in Jones. Tickets are $25, and include entry and two drink tickets. Chamber director Christy Trammell said the event will feature …

Organizers of the 2025 Three Rivers Water Festival said wristbands and tickets for rides at next month’s event are now on sale. Tickets for the rides, provided by Anderson Midway, can also be purchased via an e-ticket. Online ticket and wristband sales can be done through a QR code available through the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce website: trchamber.com. …

A 35-year-old man was arrested earlier this week for drug-related offenses in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies executed a search warrant Tuesday at a residence in the 18000 block of Brownsville Street. Roach said deputies found stolen property, methamphetamine, methamphetamine paraphernalia, and a firearm during their search inside and outside the residence. The suspect faces charges …

A number of appointments were made to various panels during Tuesday’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting. First, Joshua Shook was hired as the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator. He replaces Erin Goff, who has taken on the role of administrative assistant to county administrator Teresa Cupp. Next, Shook, Andrew Goldberger and Sam Smallcombe were appointed to the Local Emergency …