The Sturgis Area Community Foundation and its affiliates are now accepting proposals for its 2021 grant year. Deadlines for Constantine Competitive Grants, Sturgis Competitive Grants and Youth Advisory Council Fund are approaching. Prospective recipients may apply or find out more online at: sturgisfoundation.org/grants.

Three Rivers Community Schools was notified Monday that a middle school student tested positive for COVID-19. According to the district’s Facebook page, it has been determined that the case originated from outside Three Rivers Community Schools. The district said it is responsible for informing students, teachers and staff who are considered “close contacts,” as defined by CDC guidelines. The district …

Michigan State Police troopers are seeking the public’s help for information regarding a suspicious vehicle last weekend in Flowerfield Township. According to a department media release, two teenagers were playing Sunday in the 15000 block of Flowerfield Road. Witnesses said a white utility van pulled up next to one of the teens and opened the passenger door. The other teen …

A motor-vehicle theft was reported last month in Constantine Township. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 14000 block of Millers Mill Road in response to the theft of a 1993 Chevy S10 pickup. The victim told authorities the incident occurred between Aug. 1 and 11. The vehicle in question was gray and featured a wooden bed.

With the recent resignation of treasurer Geoffrey Smith, the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Board of Education is accepting applications to fill the vacancy. As required by code, the board has 30 days to fill the post. Any registered voter who resides within St. Joseph County is eligible to apply. Deadline is noon Oct. 8. Prospective candidates may apply …

Members of the Three Rivers Lions Club experienced an overwhelming response to their one-day Ox Roast event last weekend. Member Alice Kielau said the club made the decision about three weeks ago to stage Saturday’s drive-thru event at its Sixth Avenue service center. The 2020 Ox Roast, which is synonymous with the three-day Three Rivers Water Festival, was a casualty …

The city of Sturgis has announced it is moving forward with Halloween trick-or- treating plans next month. City-wide trick-or-treating is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. As recommended by Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph County Community Health Agency, residents who participate are asked to practice social distancing and wear a facial covering.

Area police agencies and their personnel were saluted during a special ceremony Saturday. Nearly 200 people attended “Back the Blue,” a first-of-its-kind event in St. Joseph County organized by a member of the White Pigeon Police Department. It took place outside Riverside Church in Three Rivers. Ashley Zimmer, a sergeant with the White Pigeon agency, said the idea for “Back …

A new service offered through Three Rivers Health begins operation today. “New Vision,” which provides drug and alcohol medical-stabilization service, is a process to manage withdrawal through the use of medication under the care of nurses and doctors. It is available to anyone 18 years of age and older who is misusing certain substances, including opiates, alcohol, illegal drugs and …

Darrell David Stricker, age 54, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home. He was born December 25, 1966 in Three Rivers, son of the late Forest Eugene and Alice Pauline Stricker. Darrell resided nearly his entire life in the Three Rivers, Mendon and Sturgis areas. He enjoyed riding motorcycles. Darrell is survived by two brothers: Wallace …