Sheriff’s deputies responded last week to a breaking-and-entering incident in Mendon Township. Investigators said deputies were called Tuesday to the 22000 Block of M-60. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a building had been broken into and several items were stolen. The victim told authorities items stolen include two bicycles, a snowmobile trailer, and five lime-green, 10-foot Sun Dolphin kayaks. The bicycle …

Both enrichment centers of St. Joseph County Commission on Aging plan to reopen July 1, following adoption of a plan Wednesday by the COA board. Due to safety and health concerns, guests will be asked health-screening questions and have their temperature checked. All seniors and staff members will be required to wear a mask if medically able. Also, class sizes …

Drugs and guns were seized Wednesday from a Sturgis home following a search by members of the Southwest Enforcement Team. A warrant was served in the 28000 block of East West Street. Five men were found in a shed that had been converted into living space. One man was found unresponsive behind the shed but was eventually revived. An investigation …

Albeit bare-bones, there will be a Fourth of July celebration in St. Joseph County after all. Members of the Constantine Village Council this week discussed plans related to an Independence Day parade and fireworks display. The council had discussed funding the fireworks at several recent meetings. This week, however, the legality of having an Independence Day celebration came into question. …

Three Rivers Health officials said staff members are calling patients, and establishing previously scheduled surgeries and procedures that were postponed. Hospital administrators said many patients have delayed care for several weeks and chronic conditions can potentially worsen if left unmanaged. The hospital’s health and safety steps include screening everyone upon entry, limiting visitors, requiring everyone to wear a mask, practicing …

Three fresh-food distributions are on tap in St. Joseph County. Fabius Township will host the next event. It takes place 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Three Rivers High School. White Pigeon has a distribution planned for next week. The two-hour event starts at 4 p.m. Tuesday at White Pigeon High School. Finally, the Doyle Community Center in Sturgis will …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating two breaking-and-entering incidents in Branch County. According to a department media release, the first incident occurred between 4 and 7 p.m. April 20 in the 300 block of Teds Drive in Coldwater Township. Items reported stolen include a Dewalt impact drill, two rechargeable chain saws, a Samsung tablet, and an Xbox. The other incident …

Sharon A. Nash, age 74, of Portage, and formerly of Centreville, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  Sharon was born on June 23, 1945 in Washington, DC, a daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Wedding) Sloan.  She attended Centreville Schools, graduating in 1963.  Sharon also received her Associate’s Degree in Business Management from …

Jeanette Marilyn (Flint) York, age 82, of Three Rivers passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, at Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis. Jeanette was born in Ft. Wayne on April 24, 1938, the daughter of Harry and Sally (Tesch) Flint. After graduation from Kokomo High School in 1956, Jeanette moved with her family to the Three Rivers area where she remained …

A “Juneteenth” community event is scheduled to take place 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Free Church Park in Sturgis. Sturgis City Commission members last week approved use of the park for the event. Elise Taylor and fellow organizer Angie Wilson told commissioners “Juneteenth” is a celebration of freedom and African American history, celebrating the day Union troops rode into …