Centreville Public Schools plans to go virtual for three days starting Wednesday. During Monday’s board of education meeting, superintendent Stephanie Lemmer said rising COVID numbers impacting students and staff, coupled with the lack of substitute assistance, justified the recommendation. Lemmer said the district was informed late Sunday of additional student and staff cases. On Monday, efforts were made to contact …

A boil-water advisory in White Pigeon was lifted Friday afternoon. Village officials said the measure was discontinued at 12:45 p.m. after a series of samplings showed no bacteria detected. The village had been under a boil-water advisory since Thursday. A media release indicated the cautionary measure was put into place due to construction-related work.

A Three Rivers man was arrested after authorities found him attempting to hide in a wooded area in Fabius Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies located a suspicious vehicle parked around 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the 14000 block of M-60, just west of Three Rivers. Several larcenies had been reported in the area over the past several months. Deputies investigated …

The Southwest Michigan First Board of Directors has selected Jonas Peterson to serve as chief executive officer for the Southwest Michigan regional economic development organization. Peterson’s appointment follows a six-month national search that prioritized community input and inclusivity. Peterson embodies the skills, experience and attributes identified by the community as critical for success in this position, according to Southwest Michigan …

St. Joseph County Commissioner Kathy Pangle said she will not consider former county prosecutor John McDonough when the board next month approves a pool of court-appointed defense attorneys for 2022. During the “commissioner comments” portion of the county board’s meeting Tuesday, Pangle read what appears to be a letter she has written to McDonough in response to a correspondence she …

St. Joseph County Road Commission Managing Director John Lindsey said the agency has finished tabulating its expenses related to the August storms that hit the area on back-to-back days. Reporting to county commissioners Tuesday, Lindsey said the road commission’s total number of hours, equipment and overtime labor dedicated to storm-related cleanup was $196,000. Lindsey said the road commission plans to …

Three Rivers city officials said leaf pickup is continuing through early December. The collection started this week and is scheduled to conclude Dec. 6. Pickup is being done by district and DPS personnel ask that leaves be piled on the street by the curb. Also, leaves should not be mixed with any other items, including sticks, brush or grass clippings. …

St. Joseph County Road Commission Managing Director John Lindsey made a jubilant declaration before the county’s board of commissioners Tuesday. Lindsey said after nearly a decade of effort, Constantine Road has been fully rebuilt from White Pigeon north into Lockport Township. Lindsey called the accomplishment “a big deal.” Commissioners agreed and suggested a ceremonial ribbon-cutting be scheduled to commemorate the …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a residential burglary that occurred last week in Mottville Township. Troopers responded Oct. 14 to the 12000 block of U.S. 12 to a residence where a handgun and a small safe were reported stolen. No additional information was noted in an agency-issued media release.

State police troopers are investigating a collision that involved two cars, two horses and a pedestrian in Branch County’s Quincy Township. Troopers were called around 7:30 p.m. Monday to the 600 block of North Briggs Road in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said a northbound vehicle was passing the two pedestrians with horses while a south bound vehicle crossed …