Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Whitmer has issued an executive order to extend the property tax foreclosure deadline until May 29, or 30 days after termination of the state of emergency. As a result, the St. Joseph County Treasurers office will not be foreclosing on properties with unpaid 2017 and prior taxes until the deadline is met. The office …

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a larceny incident that took place last week in Fabius Township. According to a department media release, the incident involved a vehicle in the 14000 block of West Ridgeview Drive. The suspects entered a power company vehicle in the area and stole several tools. The incident is believed to have …

Due to heightened risk of the COVID-19 disease, all lobbies of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services locations statewide are closed. Agency officials urge residents to avoid public spaces and visit the office only if it is the result of a scheduled appointment or visit. Payment or benefit questions are being referred to 467-1200. The same number can be …

Glen Oaks Community College officials said the school’s closure remains indefinite until more information about the coronavirus situation is known. College officials said there are no suspected cases of COVID-19 on the campus, but the college continues to take precautionary measures to mitigate the spread of the virus, officials said. Agricultural equipment technology classes at Burnips in Three Rivers also …

The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce announced this week it will be moving to a new location. Chamber director Christy Trammell said the organization’s needs have changed and the new space will help meet those needs. The new location will be in the plaza on North Main Street, a location that used to house a self-serve laundry and Big …

Three Rivers municipal officials have announced the city will temporarily suspend water disconnections for nonpayment for health and safety reasons centering on the coronavirus. The measure will remain in place through April 5. City officials said the effort is to help facilitate the critical safety measure of hand washing that is essential to mitigating the spread of COVID-19. In addition, …

Hackman Family Funeral Homes issued a statement regarding policy during the COVID-19 situation. The company said the Hackman family is monitoring guidelines from CDC, National Funeral Directors Association and state and local Health Departments. Safety measures include protocols related to cleaning and disinfecting before, during and after each service, with special attention to high-touch areas. Due to recent mandates from …

Members of the Constantine Village Council this week reviewed a draft of an adult-use marijuana ordinance. A date for a public hearing for the ordinance was set for 7:10 p.m. March 30. Several council members said they hope to pattern the recreational marijuana ordinance after the medical marijuana ordinance adopted in 2018 and 11 licenses for medical marijuana subsequently approved. …

State Rep. Aaron Miller this week voted in favor of a new emergency-budget plan, adding an additional $125 million to help the state and local communities respond to coronavirus. The measure brings the total state funding approved to $150 million. The plan will provide $50 million for immediate needs such as virus monitoring and testing, $50 million for critical health …

My name is like that block game “Jenga”.  However, I won’t fit in the column of blocks.  I am a short coat, long tailed, male.  I am litter trained.  Look at how nice I pose for a picture.  If you want to adopt me, you can call and make an appointment to see me as the Animal Control has closed …