On the heels of the Three Rivers Water Festival Committee announcing it is moving forward with its 2021 event in June, organizers of Sturgis Fest said a scaled-down version of the annual festival will take place in July. The four-day festival will begin July 28 and its theme is “125 years of Sturgis.” The theme acknowledges the city being incorporated …

White Pigeon officials are appealing to the public for information about a vandalism incident involving the White Pigeon Depot. Located on West Peck Street, the depot was damaged recently – the second incident within a few months. In the previous incident, windows were broken and entry into the building was made. Village officials were dismayed by the situation and said …

Somehow I got the name of Dumpling.  I have been spayed.   I am about five months old.  The ladies here think I am super silly, playful, loving and an all-around sweetheart! I love to rub my head on people and I am very affectionate.  My docket number is 45699, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. …

The St. Joseph County Commission on Aging will offer in-person activities, such as group exercise classes and bingo, at both its enrichment centers beginning Monday. Class size is limited, so prospective participants must call the COA to register. Masks are required in the centers, and there will be markings on the floors and other signage to help ensure social distancing. …

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a destruction-of-property and hit-and-run incident. Investigators said a pickup struck a fence in the 55000 Block of Franklin Drive, near an industrial park, in Park Township. The vehicle also appeared to have driven through a large entrance gate in the same area, causing extensive damage. Authorities said the incident occurred around March 1. The suspect vehicle …

A former state senator, whose jurisdiction included St. Joseph County, has died. Jack Welborn passed away Sunday at the age of 88. Starting in 1975, early in his political career, Welborn represented a district that included most of St. Joseph County, as well as portions of Cass and Van Buren counties. He represented the district for eight years. After district …

The coronavirus made 2020 Michigan’s deadliest year, driving a 17.9% increase in deaths over 2019, according to preliminary data. It was the largest annual percentage jump on record, surpassing a 15.6% increase in 1918 — when the flu pandemic struck. More than 115,300 people died in Michigan last year, up from about 97,800 the year before, according to an Associated …

Sheilah Ida Sears, age 95, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born in Plymouth, England on June 25, 1925 the daughter of David and Ida (Revell) Ryder, and the family later moved to Ontario, Canada. After graduation from high school, she served in the Royal Canadian Airforce. Following …

Speed is being blamed for a one-vehicle, roll-over crash early Tuesday in Sherman Township. State police officials said a 30-year-old-man was driving north on M-66 around 1 a.m. when his 2016 Mustang left the roadway near Northland Drive and overturned several times, investigators said. The man, whose community of residence was not mentioned in an agency media release, was taken …

A Centreville official was arrested last week on two charges of embezzlement from area churches. Sheriff’s officials said the woman was arrested Friday and released on bond the following day. The suspect faces charges of embezzlement of $20,000 but less than $50,000. Her arraignment is set for March 25.