A Calhoun County man was arrested following a stabbing incident last week in Branch County’s Sherwood Township. Sheriff Fred Blankenship says deputies responded to the 200 block of Wheatfield Drive in response to a report of a subject who had been stabbed. Deputies soon discovered a man with stab wounds to his hands and arm. A 42-year-old Battle Creek man …

All three St. Joseph County varsity football teams, as well as Bronson High School, saw their season come to a close over the weekend. In the second round of Michigan High School Athletic Association playoff action, Three Rivers fell in a Division 4 road contest against Vicksburg, 21-17. The game came down to the final play but the Wildcats were …

St. Joseph County Road Commission is promoting a current employee to oversee the Centreville-based agency. Garrett Myland, assistant manager and engineer, was chosen to replace current manager John Lindsey, who plans to retire at the end of January. Myland’s appointment was made during the road commission board’s Oct. 29 special meeting. The 39-year-old Myland will assume the role Feb. 1. …

A Three Rivers woman who faces charges related to criminal-sexual conduct has waived her preliminary examination. St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deb Davis said the next step for the case against 28-year-old Kaitlyn Sands is a Circuit Court status conference. Investigators have alleged Sand met the victims through her work as a contract employee in food services at Mendon Jr./Sr. High …

Glen Oaks Community College officials said students can expect renewed energy in campus life, as Danielle Stone steps into her role as the college’s first dean of student engagement. Stone began her position this week, bringing more than a decade of experience in student development, residential life and inclusive leadership. She will oversee areas that include athletics, housing and residential …

Glen Oaks Community College has announced the hiring of Sam Waniewski as men’s basketball head coach for the 2025-26 season. School officials said Waniewski’s experience and reputation for scouting, recruiting, skill-development and academic oversight made him stand out during the search process, which began in late September. He has helped guide the Vikings to a 2-0 start this year. Glen …

St. Joseph County Road Commission will have a vacancy on its board starting Jan. 1. Any county resident interested in being considered for the six-year term is invited to complete a Citizens Interest Form, which can be located on the county’s website. The board meets twice a month at the agency’s Centreville-based headquarters. Its members are paid $7,500 a year.

Three Rivers Health Auxiliary is encouraging the public to remember or honor someone while supporting a local cause at the same time. Lights of Love has returned for the 2025 Christmas season. Donations will help support the purchase of a Senaptec Sensory Station, a vital tool to enhance motor skills for rehabilitation patients. A monetary gift of $5 will place …

St. Joseph County is participating in an event spearheaded by the National Association of Counties and National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. The 2025 Operation Green Light starts Tuesday and continues through Nov. 11. The Historic Courthouse in Centreville will shine bright in green as part of the national initiative recognizing the service and sacrifices of America’s veterans. County …

A step toward a growing facility for a local marijuana dispensary was OK’d by Three Rivers City Commission members last week. The potential agreement provides Confluence Cannabis the right to purchase 5.5 acres of land on the west side of the city’s industrial park. The transaction is predicated on Confluence’s commitment to build a licensed cannabis-cultivation facility on the parcel. …