State Rep. Aaron Miller has announced an in-district office hour location for the month of May. Miller said the monthly regular office hours allow him to connect directly with his constituents. He said he enjoys the opportunity to have a sit-down discussion and hear what people have to say. Miller will be available 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31 …

Constantine village manager Mark Honeysett gave a brief update Monday on the village’s plan to build a wastewater treatment plant. The village currently pipes waste to a treatment plant in Three Rivers, and a sewer treatment contract between the village and Three Rivers expired in 2016. USDA offers a long-term loan through World Development, Honeysett said, and building a plant …

Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education has selected Nick Herblet as principal at Sturgis High School. Herblet has 10 years of experience in educational administration as Lakeview Community Schools assistant principal/ athletic director, Ithaca Public Schools assistant principal/athletic director, Sturgis High School assistant principal, and Congress and Wenzel elementary principal. Prior to his career in educational administration, he worked nine …

I am “Annie”.  I am looking for a new home.  I am a year old, tri colored, female aussie mix.  I am super sweet, and partially housebroke and I know a few commands.  I am getting my spay surgery and will be available to be adopted Friday, May 24,2019.My docket number is 46202, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control …

Two people were injured following an incident Wednesday in Constantine Township. Details were limited but deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department were called to the 62000 block of Youngs Prairie Road in response to a report that two people received stab wounds. More information is expected to be released today.

Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday to discontinue the lease at the former Fawn River School and prepare the property for sale. Ray Sterling, director of finance for the district, said it was recommended by the finance committee not to renew the lease at the property for the 2019-20 school year. That lease expires June 30, at which time the …

St. Joseph County’s government buildings will likely be undergoing an energy-savings process, following action taken Tuesday by the board of commissioners. The five-member panel approved a resolution in support of pursuing an agreement with New York-based ABM Building Solutions, which has guaranteed energy savings through analysis of county-owned buildings, including its historic courthouse, courts building, jail and annex buildings. County …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced earlier this year that three men would receive compensation through the Michigan Wrongfully Imprisoned Compensation Act, totaling $2.3 million. One is Raymond McCann, a former Constantine reserve police officer who was charged with perjury in connection with the 2007 murder of Jodi Parrack. The compensation act, signed in 2016, allows those who are wrongfully convicted of crimes …

Four people were arrested last weekend following a report of disorderly conduct at a location in Sturgis. According to a department media release, Sturgis officers were called at 11:52 p.m. Sunday to the 500 block of East Hatch Street. Officers immediately observed a sport-utility vehicle leaving the scene and being driven in an erratic manner. Officers conducted a traffic stop …

Five area school districts will be providing breakfast and lunch over the summer as part of the “Meet Up and Eat Up” program. The program starts June 3 at Burr Oak Community Schools, June 10 at Colon Community Schools, June 7 at Constantine Public Schools, June 12 at Sturgis Public Schools and June 17 at Three Rivers Community Schools. Hours …