St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners will hear their fiscal year 2019 audit during this afternoon’s meeting. Other agenda items include discussion related to Central Dispatch call-processing equipment, an emergency management/COVID-19 update from Erin Goff and an update from ABM Industries. Today’s meeting will be conducted via Zoom and start at 5 p.m. Log-in information is available on the county’s …

On Thursday, June 11 ,2020 Melissa Jeana Lammon-Lesiewicz, loving mother, wife, sister, Aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 38. Melissa was born November 29, 1981 to Thomas and Sherma (Robertson) Lammon and was raised in Three Rivers. She was a 1999 graduate of Three Rivers High School then briefly attended Glen Oaks Community College. On …

Here’s Michigan Department of Transportation’s weekly update on the U.S. 131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. Stage 5 traffic pattern will continue, meaning all traffic is using a single lane in the southbound side of the highway. Some utility relocation through the length of the project and roadbuilding in the northbound lane both are continuing. MDOT officials said crews are …

A Three Rivers man was arrested after authorities in the Upper Peninsula found him in possession of drugs. According to state police, the man was arrested Wednesday by members of the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team. He was allegedly in possession of several pounds of methamphetamine, according to authorities. The Southwest Enforcement Team was advised of the situation and, as …

Centreville Public Schools has formed a task force to look into the several aspects of reopening the district. Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer said nearly 30 staff members, three board members and several district residents have expressed interest in participating. Subcommittees include: finance, compliance and enrollment; facilities and transportation; pandemic preparedness; and technology, a team that will look at how staff can …

Glen Oaks Community College faculty and staff members will begin returning to work at the Centreville-area campus today. President David Devier said the college is taking essential precautions to protect health of students, faculty, staff and visitors. It has created a “Return to Work” plan that incorporates best practices, taking into consideration recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and …

The village of Colon has called off this year’s Fourth of July community celebration. The decision came by a 5-to-2 vote during the village council’s meeting Tuesday. Village president Ruth Ann Kuhlmann said the difficult decision was made based on what was safest for participants and spectators. Kuhlmann further stated it was sensible to not go against the advice of …

Slowly and carefully, St. Joseph County government is reopening to the public. During their executive committee meeting Wednesday, commissioners were told by county administrator Teresa Doehring that it is time to move to Phase 2 of the county’s Preparedness Response Plan. The step includes reopening specific departments to the public beginning Monday. She said if necessary, plans will be adjusted …

St. Joseph County commissioners agreed to stage their Tuesday board meeting via Zoom and then consider going back to in-person meetings starting in July. The matter was discussed during Wednesday’s executive committee meeting. If commissioners go back to in-person meetings, their July 1 executive committee meeting would then be held at the courthouse and their July 7 board meeting would …

Constantine Township Library has begun curbside service. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p. m. Saturday. Patrons may reserve items by phoning 435-7957 or online at constantine.michlibrary. org. When reserved items are ready, patrons will be notified by phone and have 24 hours for pickup, after which items will be …