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May collection brought in tires, electronics and more for recycling

Here’s a follow-up from the recent twice-a-year collection of household hazardous waste and electronics recycling. The event, which took place May 6 at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, netted more than one full semi trailer load of tires. A second trailer was brought into service and was filled about one-quarter of the way. In all, more than 800 passenger tires …

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South Michigan Food Bank offering meal kits

South Michigan Food Bank is introducing St. Joseph County Mobile Markets. Offered the first Wednesday of the month beginning in June, St. Joseph County Mobile Markets features meal kits and fresh produce. Pick up dates are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1 at Radiant Life Church, 907 Nottawa St., Sturgis. …

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State police arrests woman on drug charges

A woman was arrested after troopers discovered more than 2,000 grams of heroin and fentanyl in her vehicle during a traffic stop last weekend in Branch County, according to Michigan State Police. WOOD-TV said a traffic stop was made Saturday on Interstate 69 near State Road. Troopers clocked the driver’s car going 97 miles per hour in a 70 miles-per-hour …

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New Covered Bridge signs warn of bridge restrictions

St. Joseph County Road Commission has taken a not-so-subtle approach to remind motorists about height and weight restrictions on Langley Covered Bridge. The agency earlier this month introduced a number of hard-to-miss signs planted along routes north and south of the county icon. They not only include a picture of the bridge, but also serve as a reminder the 7-foot, …

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Branch County man arrested after fleeing Sheriff’s deputies

A Branch County man – also a wanted felon – was arrested after he eluded authorities numerous times last week. Branch County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called to a residence May 14 in response to a domestic disturbance related to the suspect and his girlfriend. The suspect, Juston Malone, left the scene in a vehicle and was not taken …

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Colon man arrested on multiple charges

A Colon Township man who St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department labeled dangerous and violent was arrested last week. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were requested at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Dallas and First streets in the village of Colon. The report to deputies indicated the suspect was making threats to residents in the area. The county’s Special …

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Food service company plans layoffs at Ascension Borgess facilities

A food-service company in the process of acquiring Ascension Michigan’s southwest region is laying off almost 250 employees. According to WOOD-TV, contracts that Compass Group USA has with Ascension Borgess at four hospitals and a health/fitness center are poised to expire prematurely, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications it filed earlier this month. A total of 244 employees will …

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Constantine police welcome new canine

Constantine village officials have welcomed the police department’s newest canine member: Riggs. The 18-month-old Brittany Spaniel is under the care of school resource officer Matt Stark. Stark spends most of his time monitoring Constantine’s high school and middle school, and Riggs has been welcomed warmly by all students. In fact, the high school has started a behavior- and achievement-based incentive …

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Health department offers screenings for new kindergartners and Young 5s

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has announced dates related to screenings for children who will enter kindergarten or Young 5s in the fall. Hearing and vision screenings, immunizations and an oral health assessments will be administered Aug. 6 at the Three Rivers location; Aug. 12 at the agency’s Sturgis site; and June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24, and …

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Water Festival parade applications available

Organizers of the 2025 Three Rivers Water Festival are seeking participants in the opening-night parade. The procession starts at 7 p.m. June 12. Applications are online through the chamber’s website. The theme of the 68th Water Festival is “Dive Into the World of Board Game Fun.” The parade starts the three-day community celebration, the first of St. Joseph County’s seven …

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