White Pigeon Township Library is offering use of a free gift-wrapping station. The self-service option is available through Dec. 23. In an unrelated matter, library officials announced the ongoing fundraiser for a bookmobile has surpassed the $100,000 mark. The goal is $280,000, according to director Perri Saunders. Also, the library is observing January and its designation as “Library Card Free …

Two holiday-related events benefitting St. Joseph County United Way are wrapping up next week. The month-long Christmas Santa Collectible auction, which includes a “buy now” option, concludes Dec. 15. The auction is sponsored by Remax. More information is available through the United Way’s website: www.sjcuf.com Meanwhile, Sturgis municipal officials are issuing a last call regarding the city’s annual Christmas Cash …

Kellogg Community Credit Union is in the final stages of its annual Holiday Toy Drive for 2023. Through Dec. 15, all Kellogg Community Credit Union branches – including the Three Rivers location – are accepting new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to children in the community. Suggested ages are for children from infants up to and including 17 years of …

Vicksburg Village Manager Jim Mallery gave an update on progress related to the new municipal building. During the village’s Nov. 20 council meeting, Mallery said the impending move started this week with relocating file cabinets filled with old documents. Mallery said at some point the documents – some which date to the 1970s – will all be digitalized for permanent …

A Burr Oak woman reported missing over the weekend has been found safe. St. Joseph County Sheriff deputies and Michigan State Police troopers said Madyson Vanwormer, 19, was found Tuesday. Details of where and under what circumstances, however, were not released by authorities. Investigators said Vanwormer left her Henry Street residence Saturday. She reportedly was not wearing a coat or …

An Osceloa County man was ordered last week to pay more than $11,000 in restitution for his part in a Cass County situation. Cass County officials said Evart resident Jordan DeWitt, 39, pleaded guilty to receiving, concealing or possession of a stolen motor vehicle. The charge stems from an April 2021 incident in which police found DeWitt and two accomplices …

Three Rivers High School has announced its Class of 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame. The four inductees are: Kirk Mason, who participated in football, wrestling and baseball; Amy Newell, a member of the school’s cross country, basketball and softball teams; Michael Peterson, who played football, and track and field; and Drew Shutes, a three-sport athlete who excelled in football, basketball …

A suspect in a police pursuit was taken into custody last week in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were alerted at 2:30 p.m. Friday to a fleeing vehicle heading north from Indiana into Cass County. The suspect allegedly stole a Mishawaka Police Department vehicle, Behnke said. The vehicle entered Cass County and subsequently crashed into another …

St. Joseph County United Way is sponsoring its fifth annual Toy Box holiday drive. Agency officials said the Centreville office is accepting new toys and monetary donations used to purchase gifts for local children and teens in need. The local United Way is located at 662 E. Main St. United Way staff members are willing to pick up items. Its …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department issued a media release last week, coinciding with the five-year anniversary of the date Brittany Shank was reported missing. On Nov. 30, 2018, Shank was last seen in the 33000 block of Fawn River Road. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the office continues to follow up on tips and leads while still considering Shank’s disappearance an …