New coronavirus cases spiked in Michigan during the week ending July 18, rising 23.1 percent as more than 1,600 cases were reported. St. Joseph County reported eight cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 12 cases and no deaths. Throughout the pandemic, St. Joseph County has reported 6,276 cases and 101 deaths. Throughout Michigan, …

A vehicle was stolen this week from the property of a residence in Mottville Township, authorities said. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called to the 69000 block of Union Street, where the victim reported that a 1998 Dodge Ram was stolen around 3 p.m. Monday. The vehicle is gray and features a Michigan license plate of ELM9007.

Demolition of a longtime Park Township icon started Monday. Work crews began removing what’s left of the former Parkville dam from the Portage River. The process involved a backhoe and its bucket used to knock down the first of four concrete walls near the mouth of the mill race. Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials said the project is expected …

A major intersection in Three Rivers will be closed for three days next week. Amy Roth, Three Rivers Department of Public Services director, said a project involving repair of four utility structures at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Main Street will result in a road closure starting at 6 a.m. Monday. Roth said the closure and repair work are …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a theft from a motor vehicle in Park Township. Investigators were told a catalytic converter was taken from a 1997 Winnebago motorhome between June 14 and July 12. The motorhome was parked at a residence in the 19000 block of M-60. Troopers wish to remind the public that thefts of catalytic converters is a …

Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has suspended its dining service. The announcement comes as city commission members recently approved a submission of notice to cancel the food-service contract with Creative Dining Services. As a result, that signals the end of services such as the traditional Sunday brunch, and in-house catering for weddings and events. The center will continue to provide concessions and …

Officers with the Three Rivers Police Department last week arrested a parolee wanted for outstanding warrants. According to a department media release, officers were on surveillance Thursday in an area of North Main Street. Officers located the subject, who was in a parked vehicle in 100 block of North Main Street. The 32-year-old man was taken into custody without incident. …

Steven Earle Chrisman, age 71, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, July 11,2021, at his home. He was born June 7th, 1950 in Three Rivers, to Harry Harvey and June Evelyn (Parker) Chrisman. He was their only child. On August 27th, 2005, in Sturgis, he married Deborah A. (Parlin) Hall, who survives along with her daughter Kasey (Connor) Spearow. Also surviving …

It is with great sadness that the family of William “Bill” Chase announces his passing on Friday, June 25, 2021, at his Corey Lake family home of 91 years and the only place he would have wanted to be, surrounded by his wife Charlene, son Curtis, daughters Sandra and Jennifer, and his beloved companion poodle Hannah. Bill was born July …

Authorities said speed appears to be a factor in a fatal crash late last week in Florence Township. St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called shortly before 5 a.m. Friday to an area of Lutz Road near Roys Road in response to a single-vehicle crash. Investigators found a vehicle – driven by 20-year-old Gerardo Menendez of Three …