The Three Rivers Industrial Development Authority reached a milestone last year after an Indiana-based company bought more than 60 acres of property in the Three Rivers Area Enterprise Park. TekModo’s purchase of more than 40 acres signaled TRIDA fulfilling its mission of selling all the property within the industrial park. Opened in the early 1990s, the park is at the …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a theft incident from a Sturgis business over the weekend. According to a department media release, surveillance footage showed that around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, someone broke into the cage where welding gases are stored at Tractor Supply Company on M-66. The suspect vehicle was a tan Chevrolet extended cab pickup, model year …

The Three Rivers City Commission is accepting applications to complete a term for a citizen-at-large spot on the seven-member board. Citizen interest forms are available online through the city’s website, threeriversmi.org. Deadline for the applications is noon April 3. The position became available with the resignation of Janelle Hart, a five-year board member who is moving out of the city. …

All offices of the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency are closed to the public. The Coldwater-based agency closed at 8 a.m. Friday and its closure is indefinite. Public health services will be available by appointment only, though individuals presenting to any of the offices for an appointment will be subject to a health screening prior to being permitted entry into …

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, …