A Centreville-based health and wellness facility is prepared to assist with COVID-19 immunizations if circumstances warrant. Officials from Covered Bridge Health advised St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners they are willing to step in if the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency becomes too overwhelmed with the process. During their meeting Tuesday, county commissioners agreed to provide $10,000 in funding and …

The former head of the Sturgis Department of Public Safety has been charged with a trio of misdemeanors by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. Geoff Smith was charged Tuesday with operating under the influence of alcohol, unlawful blood-alcohol level and high blood-alcohol content. Smith, 49, was arrested Aug. 16 while off duty. The vehicle he was driving struck a parked …

Members of the Constantine Village Council agreed this week to amend a medical marijuana ordinance. The matter dates to its Jan. 4 meeting, when village manager Mark Honeysett said there are two ordinances regulating medical marijuana in Constantine. Ordinance 238, which was adopted by the council in 2011 to regulate qualified patients or caregivers, as defined by the Michigan Marijuana …

Two local residents were arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with the intent to deliver, following a traffic stop late Monday. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies stopped a vehicle around 11:45 p.m. for a speeding violation. Location of the stop was not indicated in a department media release. Occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of 65 …

White Pigeon Township Library has reopened. Director Perri Saunders said the library’s staff is offering a variety of programs for all ages. The library is offering virtual programs on the library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Programs already underway or starting soon include: “Craft Time with Mrs. Krull,” first Monday of the month; “Gentle Yoga with Alyse,” 10 a.m. Wednesdays; …

Winter hats and scarves, and a variety of other winter wear, are available at Free Church Park in Sturgis. The clothing is being offered at no cost for anyone in need. It is part of ministries at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sturgis and has been available since late last week. In addition to winter items in the park, more …

Sturgis Public School officials recently fielded two offers to purchase the former Park School. Identities of the potential buyers were not released and only differentiated between “offer 1” and “offer 2.” Offer 1, which the board ultimately accepted, is a $17,500 cash offer with a detailed plan to repair the building on Neuman Street and convert it into a retail …

Glen Oaks President David Devier recently provided an update to the board of trustees regarding the college’s COVID-19 plan. Devier said the college is modifying its preparedness and response plan to reflect changes in quarantine guidelines, based on recommendations from the state. Very few employees have tested positive, the result of everyone doing their part to be safe in helping …

Rose Marie Starks, age 90, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at her home. She was born in Birmingham, MI on Aug. 15, 1930 the daughter of Forrest and Nola (Marsh) Howe. She graduated from Lake Orion High School. She was married to Alvin A. Starks and they resided in Mendon before settling in Three Rivers. Rose worked …

Letha Leone Goertler, age 94, of Leonidas, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Three Rivers. She was born in Vicksburg on Nov. 7, 1926 the daughter of C. Wayne and Clara (Briggs) Collins. After graduation from Vicksburg High School, she worked at Simpson-Lee Paper Co and Upjohn Pharmaceutical. She met and married Maurice E. Goertler on …