The St. Joseph County Conservation District was presented a “Star Award” at the Summer Conference of the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts. The occasion was earlier this month in Bay City. The award was given to several districts for the work they are doing at the local level to promote conservation of soil and water resources. The St. Joseph County …

St. Joseph County Commissioners have agreed to revert to an earlier start time for their twice-a-month meetings. During Tuesday’s meeting, the decision was made to move the 6 p.m. start time to 5 o’clock. The 6 p.m. time was established in January in an attempt to gauge whether the later start time would encourage greater public participation. Board chairman Allen …

Kenneth G. Sawyer, age 79, of Constantine, died on Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was born May 28, 1938 in Constantine, a son of Eugene and Berniece (Lehman) Sawyer. On July 15, 1976 he married Lois (Martin) Lucas in Three Rivers. She preceded him in death September 10, 1998. Ken worked for Drake Casket in Constantine, Wheel Camper in Centreville, …

Three Rivers Police have released further details regarding an incident which occurred Monday morning on Constantine Street, just south of Broadway. Police responded to a 911 call shortly before 6 am, which reported someone’s throat had been cut. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Derrick Coley of Three Rivers. He sustained a 13-inch slash to the neck. He was subsequently …

Organizers behind the 2017 “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser have announced the sixth annual event will take place Aug. 12. The community event, which raises funds for the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services of St. Joseph County, will begin at 11 a.m. at Lafayette Park. It will feature a hog roast, children’s games, inflatables, doggie lounge, a disc …

A drawing created by a Mendon girl was chosen to appear on billboards sponsored by Midwest Energy Cooperative’s “Safety Month” poster contest. The winning submission for the Southwest Michigan region was created by fourth-grade student Presley Allen. Midwest took its interactive hotline demonstration on the road in April, bringing electrical safety to life for nearly 700 fourth-grade students and teachers. …

Here’s a reminder that the Marshall post of Michigan State Police is hosting a recruiting seminar Thursday. According to agency officials, the event will take place 5 to 7 p.m. at the Michigan Regional Law Enforcement Center. Participants will be given the opportunity to speak to department recruiters about the hiring process and what it takes to be a state …

Judy M. Brubaker, age 62, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born May 27, 1955 in Sturgis, a daughter of John and Doris (Hostetler) Brubaker. Judy had resided in Sturgis for the past five years. For most of her working life, she was employed in sales and management. …

Harlow Almond Rounds, age 75, of Ocklawaha, Fla., passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness. Harlow was born Aug. 3, 1941, in Battle Creek, a son of the late Clyde and Jessie (Adams) Rounds. He graduated from Union City High School. Harlow served in the U.S. Army as a medic during the Vietnam War, …

Water Festival 2017 is now in the history books. My participation in this event was limited, so I have no idea how successful the vendors in Scidmore Park were, or how many attended the classic car show on Main Street, Saturday morning. I do know that the parade was as entertaining as ever and that the Three Rivers Lions Club …