Constantine Public Schools officials have announced the district’s students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch through the remainder of the academic year. The arrangement is made in conjunction with Chartwells Food Service. With school-funding details still to be ironed out in Lansing, a number of school districts in the state have not decided how or whether to proceed …

A Dowagiac man was injured last week after the car he was driving struck a cow in Cass County’s Mason Township. Cass County Sheriff’s Department deputies said Dale Killarney, 67, was driving south on Calvin Center Road at 3:30 a.m. Friday when the incident occurred. Investigators said the incident happened in the 700000 block of Calvin Center Road. Killarney, who …

A Three Rivers woman has been charged with alleged sexual assault involving two minors. St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis said 28-year-old Kaitlyn Lee Sand has been charged in connection with alleged incidents that occurred between February and April 2023. She was arraigned Monday. Investigators allege Sand met the victims through her work as a contract employee in food services …

A 20-year-old man died on September 19th in a two-vehicle crash in Burr Oak Township. The victim was identified as Zander Pappas. Michigan State Police said troopers were called at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, the 19th, to North Lakeview Avenue near Witt Lake Road. According to investigators, the victim was driving a moped south on Lakeview Avenue but in the …

Multiple law-enforcement agencies responded last week to a threat against government staff and employees at the St. Joseph County Courthouse. According to St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Zachary Zuk, sheriff’s officials and representatives from other agencies were called to the courthouse Friday following the report of a threat. Deputies eventually arrested a 64-year-old White Pigeon-area man, who was …

Michigan Education Association is urging its members to remind state lawmakers about the need for passage of a quality education budget that invests every dollar possible in student success. According to a MEA media release, details about what is included in the state’s 2025-26 fiscal-year budget remain unknown. While MEA officials are attempting to secure budget information, they are suggesting …

Preliminary flood-risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are now available for review by residents and business owners in St. Joseph County. According to a media release issued last week by FEMA, property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood-risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or …

Constantine municipal officials recently approved a purchase agreement to sell property on East Third Street to St. Joseph County Habitat for Humanity. Village manager Mark Honeysett said the parcel is at 160 E. Third St. The transaction was for $1. Habitat’s executive director J.D. Yoder said construction of a 936-square-foot house will commence in October. Yoder said Habitat for Humanity …

Sturgis Hospital has reported a pair of recent security events. According to its web site, Sturgis Hospital stated an unauthorized third party may have accessed name, contact information, government ID numbers, financial information, health insurance details and possibly medical details. The incidents occurred December 2024 and June 2025, hospital officials said. The hospital hired a firm to conduct further investigation …

Local Walmart leaders recently joined owners of Fresh Solution Farms for a farm tour aimed at showcasing the retailer’s investment in locally grown produce and the entrepreneurs behind it. Area growers, business stakeholders and policymakers gathered to learn more about the role of local agriculture in strengthening communities across Michigan. The event highlighted the contributions of White Pigeon Township-based Fresh …