After three years as Sturgis city manager, Andrew Kuk announced this week he is resigning. The announcement came following a closed-session meeting Wednesday. Kuk’s resignation will be effective July 24. During Wednesday’s city commission meeting, Kuk said reasons for his resignation and separation are based on personal reflection and consideration of the goals of the commission. He said the separation …

Michigan Department of Transportation has started work at two separate intersections on U.S. 12 in Cass County. The first is at Beebe Road in Milton Township and the other at Adamsville Road in Ontwa Township. In both cases, MDOT crews are adding left-turn lanes at the crossroads. MDOT urges motorists to exercise caution when approaching either of these intersections.

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the return of two vintage scooters. Three Rivers Police Department officials said a 1957 Cushman scooter, white in color, and a black, 1959 Cushman Eagle scooter were stolen April 1 from a garage at a location in the 800 block of Hill Street. Access to the garage was gained by …

Three Rivers Promise is hosting a pickleball tournament. Event organizers said the fundraiser begins at 8 a.m. June 27 at Armstrong Park in Three Rivers. Teams will play eight games and cost is $60 per team. The format is a doubles round robin. Skill levels are from novice to advance. Medals will be awarded to the top three teams. All …

Construction staging and setup activity starts this week for work related to the $12.5 million St. Joseph County Courts Building renovation, marking the first comprehensive updates to the facility in more than 50 years. According to a media release, the project is designed to improve safety, modernize building systems, and enhance overall court operations for residents and staff. As a …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency will return clinical services to a new temporary location in Three Rivers beginning this week. Clinical services will be offered 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at 255 North U.S. 131. Clinical services include WIC, Immunizations, STI/HIV testing and communicable disease. The Sturgis location will continue to provide clinical services 8 to 4 Wednesday through Friday. Health officer Rebecca …

Three Rivers Department of Public Services officials said the city’s twice-a-year hydrant flushing starts this week. Department director Amy Roth said the process began Monday and will continue through May 25. Roth said the procedure will take place 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Due to many variables, Roth said the department is not able to determine the exact date crews will be in each district.  …

St. Joseph County United Way is partnering with Midwest Communications and Homebuilders Association of Western Michigan to support tornado disaster-relief efforts in a three-county area. One-hundred percent of donations will be directed to the St. Joseph County United Way Tornado Relief Fund. Donations will help support communities in St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties. Agency director Kelly Hostetler said donors …

John Lindsey, recently retired managing director of the St. Joseph County Road Commission, was honored by the County Road Association of Michigan with a Distinguished Service Award at the 2026 CRA Highway Conference in Lansing. Distinguished Service Awards recognize road agency staff and commissioners who have dedicated their time and service in an outstanding manner to the advancement of the …

A member of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Board of Education will receive a high honor next month. ISD Superintendent Teresa Belote said Liz O’Dell was announced as the recipient of the Master Platinum Award, the highest level of certification bestowed by the Michigan Association of School Boards. The award recognizes board members who have gone above and …