July’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County was 3.7 percent lower than the figure from the previous month. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed the county’s drop in unemployment went from 13 percent in June to 9.3 percent. Allegan County featured the lowest unemployment rate in the region in July, at 7.6 …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft of a 2019 Cargo Express, sixteen-foot, dual axle trailer. The trailer is black and has wood-over-metal racks welded to the top of it. The trailer was taken during the overnight hours Tuesday and Wednesday last week from the 13000 block of Miller Road in Constantine Township.

Tonya Ann (Hofmeister) Swanwick of Centreville, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 surrounded by family following a 7 1/2 year battle with brain cancer. She was 45. She was the daughter of John and Sandy (Wheeler) Hofmeister. After graduating high school from Centreville in 1993, Tonya earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. Tonya worked …

Sturgis Public Safety Director Geoff Smith resigned Wednesday evening following a city commission closed session. After a return to open meeting, commissioners approved a resignation and separation agreement with Smith. The agreement allows Smith to purchase one year of service credit following his resignation. With the service credit purchase, Smith will be able to receive a pension benefit at what …

It appears a request for help from St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald will be put on hold by county commissioners. During Wednesday’s executive committee meeting, Oswald asked commissioners to consider allowing her to hire a deputy clerk. She acknowledged the poor timing of the request, but the need for help in the clerk’s office is significant, she said. Oswald …

A Three Rivers-area business has established a permanent link to a component of Armstrong Park. Representatives from R&R Aluminum Trailers were joined by park staff and AYSO members Wednesday at the 77-acre park to recognize R&R owners Robert Brewer and Rick Daniels. The two made a $40,000 donation to sponsor one of three football fields at the multi-sport complex, located …

A recount conducted Thursday confirmed results of the Aug. 4 election for Fabius Township supervisor. St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald said the two-hour, hand-count process verified Ken Linn earned 391 votes, while 388 votes were cast for Dan Wilkins. The recount was conducted at the request of Wilkins, who was required to pay a $25 fee for the procedure. …

Indiana Michigan Power is sending more than 200 employees and contractors to assist with the restoration of power following the damage caused by Hurricane Laura. Crews left their respective I&M Service Centers early Thursday to travel as far as Mississippi  and Arkansas tonight and will be prepared to deploy early Friday. The sites where they will be working have not …

If you are looking for a quiet, nice walking partner, I am your girl.  I don’t like cats, but I love people.  They call me “Walnut”, my coat is a rich tan color.  I am  a female, about two years old.  My docket number is 48809, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, …

Glen Oaks Community College President David Devier recently shared details of the school’s preparedness plan for next week’s campus reopening with students. The plan addresses guidelines and expectations for the main campus. The health and safety of every member of the Glen Oaks community is a top priority, he said. The plan may change per mandates from Centers for Disease …