St. Joseph County and St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are two of five defendants in a lawsuit filed by an Iosco County man. Christopher L. Green, 47, of Tawas, filed the suit through a Southfield attorney stemming from an incident in May 2023 in northern Michigan. According to the Kalamazoo Gazette, Green was pulled over for an equipment violation. Authorities, …

A solar field able to fully power about 35,000 houses is in the planning stages but moving forward in Cass County’s Marcellus Township. According to the Kalamazoo Gazette, Ranger Power’s Steelhead Solar project recently received unanimous approval for a conditional-use permit from both the Marcellus Township Planning Commission and Township Board of Trustees, the company said. The development is taking …

An Ohio teenager died over the weekend in a two-vehicle crash in Cass County’s Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 10:20 p.m. Sunday to the intersection of M-60 and Dailey Road. Investigators said 19-year-old Kennedi Webster, of Hamilton, Ohio, was driving south on Dailey Road when she failed to stop at the M-60 intersection. Her car …

Centreville High School has announced that its varsity football contest Friday at Comstock has been canceled. Athletics director Jill Peterson said Centreville is attempting to secure an opponent, though the short notice may work against the 1-and-2 Bulldogs, she said. An explanation for the cancellation against the 0-3 Colts was not immediately given. Online comments in reaction to the announcement, …

A juvenile who lives outside the Three Rivers city limits has been identified as the person who allegedly posted an online threat toward Three Rivers Community Schools this week. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said St. Joseph County Central Dispatch received a number of phone calls shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday from citizens reporting the threat, which was made through the Snapchat …

Bronson Healthcare announces the opening of Bronson Urgent Care, adjacent to the Bronson Methodist Hospital campus in downtown Kalamazoo. It is located at 940 John St., a half block south of Bronson Cancer Center. Bronson Urgent Care offers walk-in care options for adults and children ages 3 months and older seeking care for common ailments, injuries and immediate-care needs. It …

Lockport Township officials and Three Rivers Public Library representatives have reached an agreement regarding library services for township residents. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, Lockport Township Board voted this week to accept the library’s most recent services contract offer. The three-year contract starts at almost $21,000 in the first year and includes 2 percent increase in the second and …

Three Rivers Woman’s Club is hosting an upcoming event to benefit Three Rivers Food Site. A breakfast cereal drive takes place 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 28 at the corner of West Michigan Avenue and North Lincoln Street in Three Rivers. The collection is being staged as part of General Federation of Women’s Clubs 2024 National Day of Service.

Midwest Energy & Communications has announced grant money available to teachers in school districts within the agency’s coverage area. According to Midwest’s community relations specialist Lori Ruff, its “Strengthening Schools” grants will award funds up to $2,500. Grant money can be used for classroom needs, special projects, technology, and academic clubs and organizations. Ruff said school districts may be awarded …

St. Joseph County commissioners appear to favor a traditional form of communication opposed to a modern option. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners discussed the option of individual iPads as a primary form of communication such as receiving documents, agendas and county-related emails. Finance director Angie Steinman said county administrator Teresa Cupp – who …