A South Bend man died earlier this week in a single-vehicle collision in Constantine Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called at 7 p.m. Tuesday to North River Road, near Quaker Road, in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said deputies arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Deputies removed the 74-year-old passenger from the vehicle and …

Sturgis Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help with its Christmas toy program. Help is needed setting up toys from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 21; shoppers are needed 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 22; and volunteers to assist families with shopping 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 23. Potential volunteers are advised to contact Kevin or …

Michigan State Police troopers responded Wednesday morning to a 17-vehicle crash in Calhoun County’s Marshall Township. State police said the incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. on the Verona Road overpass over Interstate 94. Authorities said no serious injuries were reported. Icy road conditions are believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash, authorities said.

A demolition more than 20 years in the making started around 10 a.m. Tuesday, as crews began leveling the old Three Rivers Hospital. A team from Dore & Associates of Bay County used the bucket end of an excavator to start the process. City manager Joe Bippus said weather may play a role in the projected timeline, but he said …

Three members of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair Board survived a recall attempt. Tony Hochstetler, Gary Clark and Tricia Ulsh were targeted for their part in the October dismissal of former fair manager Missi Tefft. During the Fair Association’s annual meeting Monday, an anonymous, paper vote was taken to determine the trio’s fate. Though “yes” votes in favor of …

The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce last week recognized its members through the annual chamber awards dinner. The first award recognized outgoing 2022 chamber president Matt Scheske. Meanwhile, the 2022 honorary board member award went to Leonard Eishen, who served as chamber president in the early 1980s. The Phoenix Award was given to The Sparrow House, accepted by Libby Hooley. …

Members of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Board of Education agreed to apply for a school resource officer grant. ISD superintendent Teresa Belote said the competitive grant is worth $25 million across the state of Michigan. It requires grantees to provide a 50 percent cash match for approximately three years. Belote said she spoke to St. Joseph County …

Michigan State Police troopers have announced the return of a holiday program to help local families in need. The 14th annual “Stuff A Blue Goose” Christmas food and toy drive will take place at Sturgis, Three Rivers and Coldwater Walmart stores next month. Event organizers said advance notice of the event is being made so prospective donors have the opportunity …

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters has provided an update about new Department of Veterans Affairs resources available to Michigan veterans. Peters said he is proud to have helped pass the “Honoring Our PACT” Act into law to ensure veterans and their survivors can obtain health care and benefits through the VA. Peters said he has traveled across Michigan to raise awareness …

My name is “Sharkie.” I am an intact male mixed breed, and I am housetrained. I know SIT. I’m very gentle, not rough at all when I play. I like other dogs, and I am very curious of cats. I’m really hoping to find my forever Ho-Ho-Ho-Home for the holidays. My docket number is 53558, at the St. Joseph County …