St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey said the department is not imposing “frost laws” on county roads this year. He said forecasts the agency has followed show the need for frost laws and subsequent weight restrictions on local roads will not be necessary. In addition to St. Joseph County, Lindsey said Cass, Branch, Lenawee and most other counties …

In response to unified efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019, Sturgis City Hall and other municipal buildings are closed to the public. The measure went into effect Monday afternoon. In addition to city hall, the Doyle Community Center and Sturges-Young Center for the Arts also are closed to the public until April 5. Furthermore, Sturgis officials said …

It has taken me several weeks, but here are the final five suggestions that a man should share with his son when it comes to advice: In all things lead by example, not explanation. Vulnerability is okay and isn’t anything to be ashamed about. It’s not a sign of weakness to speak up. It’s okay for a man to cry. …

A pillar in St. Joseph County’s education circles has announced his plans to retire at the end of the school year. Terry Conklin, superintendent the past 26 years at Burr Oak Community Schools, earlier this week said he will step down at the end of May as head of the county’s smallest K-12 school district. The 72-year-old Conklin retired 10 …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of a vehicle last weekend from a location in Sturgis Township. Deputies responded Saturday to Memory Lanes trailer park on U.S. 12 in regards to a stolen vehicle. The caller reported his 2009 Chevy Malibu was stolen sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The vehicle is silver and has …

A 45-year-old man was robbed of more than $300 earlier this week following an incident in Three Rivers. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called at 1 a.m. Monday to an area on U.S. 131 between Michigan Avenue and North Main Street in response to a strong-arm robbery. The victim was walking north along U.S. 131 when six people exited …

Waste Management is introducing a weekly electronics recycling program at its Three Rivers-area location. Eric Shafer, manager of the facility, said the collection will take place 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at 60050 Roberts Road. The service is made possible through St. Joseph-based Green Earth Electronics Recycling and a partnership between Waste Management and St. Joseph County. Accepted electronic …

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced that all tournament competition is being suspended, effective immediately. “Based on the events of the last 48 hours and with things changing by the minute, we believe we have no choice but to suspend our winter tournaments immediately,” MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. “This is a suspension until we have a …

Leah Ann Wilson, age 34, of Three Rivers passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2020.  She was born on November 13, 1985 in Coldwater, the daughter of Lloyd Wilson and Cynthia Dillon. Leah was beloved by all who knew her. She was very active in the Special Olympics and her work at Main Street Café, where …

Three Rivers Health has announced it is initiating visitor limitations effective immediately. Hospital officials said the plan is an effort to protect patients and visitors from the growing incidence of flu, Coronavirus and other respiratory illnesses. Although the incidence of the flu or other respiratory illness is low, the restrictions are temporary steps to reduce exposure, according to a hospital-issued …