Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Ron Moag said the district will continue the virtual-learning format through the end of the semester. The decision, announced last week, means the current format will remain in place to Jan. 22. In-person learning districtwide was suspended Nov. 23 per Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order. Moag said the five-day average of new COVID-19 cases countywide warranted …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday announced the original three-week pause, imposed just before Thanksgiving, has been extended until Dec. 20. The continuation of the epidemic order keeps bars and restaurants closed for dine-in service, but can remain open for outdoor dining, carry-out and delivery. Gyms are open for individual exercise, with mandatory masking and additional strict safety measures. Casinos, movie …

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of components from a vehicle in Mendon Township. Investigators were called to the 22000 block of Heimbach Road after the incident was reported Monday. The victim suspects the theft occurred Sunday night. Vehicle components were stolen off of a vehicle parked next to a barn, authorities said.

A 2-year-old child was run over by a family member’s car last week in Branch County’s California Township. State police investigators said troopers responded around 3 p.m. Friday to a call of a child who had endured non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators said an adult moved their vehicle forward and they were unable to see the small child, who had tripped and …

Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer announced the district will stick with virtual-learning format through the end of the calendar year. According to a letter posted on the district’s website, Lemmer said Centreville students were originally scheduled to return for in-person learning Wednesday. The district has been conducting classes remotely since Nov. 2. Lemmer said the decision to postpone a …

Daniel Lee Gales, age 67, of Colon, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. On June 26, 1953 Daniel was born in Fort Wayne, a son of the late John and Joan (McLatcher) Gales. Daniel graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1971. After graduation Daniel served his county with the …

Reinald “Ron” A. Lilly, age 69, of Burr Oak, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his home in Burr Oak. Ron was born on September 4, 1951 in Battle Creek, a son of Max and Ethel (Mock) Lilly. Ron attended and graduated from Bronson High School with the class of 1969. On June 30, 2001 Ron married Ruth …

Daniel Beryl Disbro, age 65, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at Argosy House in Centreville. He was born in Three Rivers on May 24, 1955 the son of Clyde and Janet (Gage) Disbro and has been a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. He attended the Upjohn School in Kalamazoo and the Pathfinder School in Centreville. Dan worked at ARCH …

St. Joseph County’s 2021 fiscal-year budget was approved Tuesday by county commissioners. The $17.5 million budget reflects a decrease of more than $500,000 from the 2020 budget, which was nearly $18.1 million. County finance director Angie Steinman said the most significant source of revenue for the general fund is property taxes. In 2021, property taxes are expected to provide $9.7 …

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services officials announced the agency now owns its emergency shelter, Hillmann House. Since launching the emergency shelter in 1986, DASAS leased the building from the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers for a nominal fee of $1 per year. Executive director Krista DeBoer said the church’s act of generosity empowers DASAS to take ownership of its …