The St. Joseph County Conservation District is confirming its fifth annual “Local Food Dinner” will take place Aug. 25 at the county fairgrounds. The four-course meal will feature meat, fruits and vegetables from 18 different local farms. Food will be prepared by local chefs Diana Miller, Brenda McWatters and Amigo Center staff. The Conservation District has available tax-deductible table sponsors …
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Jim Griffin, 81
James Edward Griffin, age 81, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at his home. He was born in Constantine on March 18, 1936 the son of James Francis and Virginia Irene (Carpenter) Griffin. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1955. He was married to Delores Mino in Three Rivers in 1957; they were …
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My name is Feta, I am three months old. I was found as an orphan. I am tiny for my age. My coat is a dilute brown/orange. I am slow to warm up to people. I want to be a nice companion to someone. I am in pen 7 in the Feline Room at Animal Control. My docket number is …
Read More »Sturgis and Dowagiac awarded grants
The city of Sturgis and a Cass County municipality have been awarded a share of a $3.6 million grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The Lansing-based agency announced a $48,800 grant to Sturgis. The city plans to demolish four properties in neighborhoods within walking distance of the central business district, public services, parks, schools and other amenities. Meanwhile, …
Read More »Police investigate theft from barns
State police are investing a larceny from a barn incident that occurred this week in Florence Township. According to a department media release, troopers were called at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday to the 16000 block of Fairchild Road, where multiple barns were entered at some point between Aug. 6 and Aug. 7. A pressure washer and other farm supplies were among …
Read More »ISD adopts strategic goals
The St. Joseph County Intermediate School District this week adopted Strategic Goals for 2017-18. The goals are: *Improve student outcomes related to individualized goals. *Improve communication with internal and external stakeholders to support learning. *Positively impact our district’s climate, culture and safety through strong relationships and support at all levels, and to develop a plan to monitor the implementation and …
Read More »Out and About – Week of August 14th
If you have school-age children, it’s time to start shopping for those school supplies. I’m referring to grade school supplies, like pencils, crayons, notebook paper and three-ring binders. They’re not cheap, so I suggest you check out the ever popular “dollar” stores, and it’s not too early to start shopping now to avoid the crowds. I remember my mom buying …
Read More »Authorities begin compliance check on trailer park
A number of residences at a White Pigeon Township trailer park were expected to be condemned following a compliance check Monday. Code-enforcement officer Doug Kuhlman and township building inspector Randy Schmeling, along with representatives from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department and the county’s animal-control department, descended on the West Fawn River Road neighborhood around 9 a.m. to begin a …
Read More »ISD adopts restraint policy
Members of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District have adopted a state policy regarding student seclusion and restraint. During Monday’s monthly board meeting, the five-member panel learned more about the policy from ISD Superintendent Teresa Belote. Belote said it is required that local school boards adopt the policy, which prohibits seclusion and a variety of restraints except in emergency …
Read More »DASAS event raises money for local services
Supporters of Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services participated in the sixth annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser Saturday in Three Rivers’ Lafayette Park. Sixty participants remembered those whose lives were lost to domestic violence and honored their families. Event organizers said more than $13,000 was raised, which will help support local services, including prevention education programs. Kim Kramer, …
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