New coronavirus cases rose in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 5, up 15.8 percent, as 16,254 cases were reported. St. Joseph County reported 123 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 119 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic, it has confirmed 6,777 cases and 104 deaths. Cases fell in 23 counties, …

The community is invited to join Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services at a candle-light vigil next month. The annual vigil is staged to remember those who lost their lives to domestic violence, and to stand in solidarity with survivors and their children. This Year’s theme for the vigil is “Remember My Name.” It will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 …

Due to an increase in local COVID-19 cases, Sturgis Hospital is limiting exposure by setting visitor guidelines, effective immediately. Shari Ransberger, vice president of quality risk management at Sturgis Hospital, said tests for COVID-19 at the hospital revealed about a 13 percent positivity rate. That compares to about 2 percent of positive cases in tests two months ago, Ransberger said. Visitors …

L.A.’s Coffee Cafe in Three Rivers is the latest recipient of Sen. Kim LaSata’s “Small Business of the Month” award. L.A.’s Coffee Cafe was co-founded in 2000 by Leslie, Jerry and Aimee Robbins. LaSata said not only does the Robbins family dedicate their lives to serving their customers, but they have routinely demonstrated a commitment to their community. Since November …

A partnership between St. Joseph County Grange Fair and Covered Bridge Healthcare aims to enhance already-established first-aid offerings at the fair. The Centreville-based clinic will collaborate with “Nurse Betty” Meyer and her crew with the goal to make the annual event even safer for everyone involved. Medical presence on the grounds will begin Sept. 18 and continue through Sept. 26, ensuring coverage …

A new Dollar General store in Sturgis opened last month. The store, located next to Stoughton Estates at 1308 N. Nottawa St., rose from an empty lot beginning in early-spring 2021. The store is expected to employ six to 10 people. To commemorate the opening of the new Sturgis location, Dollar General, through a partnership with the Kellogg Company, plans to …

A Marcellus boy was injured after the driver of a dirt bike on which he was a passenger experienced a problem with the throttle. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were notified around 2:30 p.m. Sunday about the incident that took place in the 500 block of Snyder Street in the village of Marcellus. Investigators said the dirt bike was operated …

St. Joseph County has a small allocation of funds for residents who need assistance with emergency home repairs, such as furnaces, water heaters, plumbing issues, roof replacement, electrical and sewer repairs, and well replacement. The money available is a zero-interest loan with no payment due until the house is sold, title transferred, or the owner/borrower no longer resides at the …

I am “Teddy”.  I am so excited, I learned to sit on command in 15 minutes.  I am three months old, a male husky mix.  I get along with other dogs and kids.  I don’t like cats.  I need to learn not to jump on people.  I will need my neuter surgery.  Come see how handsome I am.  My docket …

A longstanding tradition in Three Rivers returns next week, as the Three Rivers Woman’s Club is offering its annual “Walk the Bridges of Three Rivers.” The 11th walk takes place 9 a.m. to noon Monday, with day-of registration available at Scidmore Park. There will also be a bake sale, and Mike King of the Weenie King hot dog stand will …