It appears the PBS-produced documentary about the St. Joseph River, which premiered over the weekend, was a hit. More than 80 people assembled Saturday inside the barn at Covered Bridge Farm County Park to check out an advance screening of the hour-long program, which featured a number of river-related landmarks and points of interest in St. Joseph County. Over the …

The Center for Disease Control has issued an addendum to the standing order for COVID in regards to third-dose vaccinations and individual eligibility. According to the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency, this addendum applies to individuals with a compromised immune system and who have completed vaccination using either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.  Those who received Johnson & Johnson are …

St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies responded last week to a report of a stolen car in Lockport Township. Deputies were called Thursday to the 17000 block of Apache Trail. Investigators said the vehicle was stolen between 1:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. The vehicle is a blue 2012 Ford Escape. It had a peace sign sticker in the back window and …

More than 30 people last week picked up $50 gift cards and an entry into a drawing by receiving a COVID vaccine in White Pigeon. Those who participated in Wednesday’s clinic were entered into a drawing to win a Play Station 5. In addition, free hamburgers and hot dogs were available. The event was organized by Kelly Hostetler, St. Joseph …

Three locations on Saturday will be staging an advance screening of a documentary on the St. Joseph River. Produced by PBS network WNIT-TV of South Bend, “Then, Now & Always … The St. Joseph River Story,” will air on network television Sept. 9. But the advance screenings will take place at 4:30 p.m. at Covered Bridge Farm County Park north …

Two Sturgis men were arrested this week on drug-related offenses following an agency investigation. A search warrant was executed at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of St. Joseph Street in Sturgis, where a several-weeks investigation led by Southwest Enforcement Team had been ongoing. SWET officials said the investigation involved surveillance of a home known for drug activity. At …

Michigan State Police agency is seeking volunteers to assist with its “Angel” program, which allows an individual struggling with addiction to walk into any post and ask for assistance without fear of arrest or investigation. Angel volunteers respond to assist MSP post personnel in locating the appropriate treatment option and with transporting the participant to a treatment center. Volunteers are …

I am Tasha.  I think I look like a Canadian Lynx except I don’t have the black tips on my ears and I am a lot smaller.  I would love to be out in nature, but I know that is not safe for me.  I am silver, one year old, female.  I will need my surgery.  I am housetrained and …

The Three Rivers Department of Public Services has announced it will start twice-a-year hydrant flushing next month. DPS Director Amy Roth said the agency expects flushing to start Sept. 7 and continue through Oct. 8. Flushing will occur 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday during that one-month period. Due to many variables, Roth said the department is not …

The city of Three Rivers, in cooperation with Three Rivers Community Schools, has announced a flow-of-traffic change in the area of Andrews Elementary. To address traffic and safety concerns on South Street at Andrews School, the city said effective this week, the portion of South Street between South Douglas and South Grant has been changed from one-way eastbound to one-way …