Members of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District board recently heard details related to how the ISD is handling closures because of COVID-19. Superintendent Teresa Belote said the ISD has identified necessary staff, including those who will perform food delivery and preparation for students, those who support online learning, maintenance/custodial staff and business-office staff performing essential operations. They have …

St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald issued a media release detailing the process of e-recording. Oswald said in order to best support financial-services infrastructure while being mindful of the current state of COVID-19, all documents for the clerk’s and register of deeds offices are to be submitted through e-recording. Oswald said the county’s website has phone numbers available for CSC, …

Commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 8 at Glen Oaks Community College have been postponed. College president David Devier said the school recognizes and values the hard work of Glen Oaks students, and commencement is an important part of their college experience. Devier said the college will be providing further details for graduating students over the next few weeks. Glen Oaks …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has been notified of three positive test results for COVID-19 within its jurisdiction. The victims, two adult males, and an adult female from Hillsdale County, have been self-isolating, according to health officer Rebecca Burns. The health agency will consult people who have been in close contact with the patients, and assess for symptoms, quarantine and …

St. Joseph County Commission On Aging offices are closed to comply with the governor’s executive order. The measure also affects COA’s enrichment centers in Three Rivers and Sturgis, as all activities and programs will continue to be canceled at both centers. COA will be providing critical services of Meals on Wheels delivery once per week and personal care once per …

By all accounts, it appears St. Joseph County is as prepared as possible for COVID-19. A number of officials took part in a first-of-its-kind county commission meeting Monday. Conducted by teleconference, the hour-long meeting included the five-member county board, clerk Lindsay Oswald, administrator Teresa Doehring, and representatives from the county’s emergency management, health department, sheriff’s department, judicial system and Commission …

Here’s an update from the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority. Due to the governor’s order to stay at home, the CTA will be implementing changes to its schedules. Priority is being given to dialysis patients, those with doctor appointments verified as necessary, and people in need of groceries and pharmacy services. Agency officials said it will transport for essential services …

Michigan Department of Transportation announced this week it is canceling spring Adopt-A-Highway pickups. Previously scheduled for April 18-26 and May 9-17 around the state, the cleanup event is planned to resume with the statewide summer pickup, scheduled for July 18-26. More information is available from the state’s website, michigan.gov. The state is delaying the cleanup as a proactive measure to …

To ensure the health and safety of board members, staff and public participants, all advisory board and committee meetings in Three Rivers will be cancelled until further notice. Authority boards and commissions, however, will be provided access to host virtual meetings via teleconference only.  Detailed information, procedures and notices will be issued by the clerk’s office later this week. The …

Due to the latest executive order from Gov. Whitmer, White Pigeon Township Library has discontinued curbside services. Director Perri Saunders said anyone with materials to return can use the book drop, as it will be emptied periodically. Saunders said many zoos, museums and other organizations are broadcasting tours, concerts and animal interactions on Facebook and YouTube. Also, many children’s authors …