St. Joseph County will begin the process of searching for a new finance director, as Ryan Post announced he has accepted another job. Post, who joined the county in July 2017, has accepted the role of Van Buren County’s finance director/deputy county administrator. Post lives less than 15 minutes from the Van Buren County Courthouse and said a shorter drive …

One person sustained serious injuries late Friday in a two-vehicle crash in Sherman Township. St. Joseph County sheriff ‘s deputies said a vehicle driven by Natalie Whiteman, 19, of Shipshewana, was westbound on Banker Road when she failed to stop at the intersection of Shimmel Road. Her car was struck by an SUV driven by Carmita Hunter, 47, of Centreville. …

Deborah Jo Schabes, age 63, of Mendon died on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice surrounded by the four most important men in her life after battling breast cancer for the past ten years. She was born in Three Rivers on Feb. 25, 1955 the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Hampton) Zinsmaster. She graduated from Mendon High School …

A significant moment in the redevelopment of the former Three Rivers Inn took place Monday afternoon. The St. Joseph County Commission on Aging is oversaw a ceremonial groundbreaking at the West Broadway Street site. Renamed the Rivers Enrichment Center and Residence, the building will be the new headquarters for the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging’s Three Rivers site, a …

More than 80 employees at the International Automotive Components plant in Mendon are losing their jobs. The news came Friday, according to WWMT. Julie Noyes, IAC communications director, said the company eliminated the jobs because of a General Motors program that is being phased out. She added in a statement that the company does not have replacement business to fill …

Trooper from Michigan State Police are investigating the theft of multiple items from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence on the 400 block of River Road in Coldwater Township. The theft occurred between 10 a.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday from an unlocked vehicle. The victim told authorities there was no damage to the vehicle.

WHEELING, WV – The Kalamazoo Wings (7-10-0-1) ended their six-game losing skid last Tuesday night with a victory over the Wheeling Nailers. Now, the K-Wings find themselves on a three-game winning streak after winning both of their games this past weekend. On Friday night, the K-Wings traveled to Reading, PA, to take on the Royals in their one and only …

October’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County was one-tenth of a percent higher than the previous month. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed the county’s 3.3 percent October unemployment rate marked an increase from September’s 3.2 percent. St. Joseph County was below the state unemployment average, which was 3.8 percent in October. …

Members of the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County Board have agreed to extend the contract of the agency’s chief executive officer. During their monthly meeting this week, the board approved extending for 12 months the contract of Kristine Kirsch. Her current contract expired this week. Board members said Kirsch underwent a job evaluation in …

Ten area families took part in last week’s national “Adoption Day” during fanfare at St. Joseph County Probate Court. Judge David Tomlinson, who presided over the event, explained that the Nov. 20 ceremony also marked the 16th annual Michigan Adoption Day. He said the celebrations spotlight the joys of adoption and encourage more families to provide children with permanency through adoption. …