County Information

A Niles man was injured after he lost control of his vehicle on snow-covered roads Tuesday in Cass County. Sheriff Joe Underwood said 59-year-old Robert Bradford was driving west on M-60 around 3:15 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle near Calvin Center Road. His vehicle slid into the path of an oncoming semi driven by Richard Landrum, of …

A downward trend related to births in St. Joseph County continued in 2015, as 11 fewer babies were born last year compared to 2014. Presenting her inaugural annual report to the county commission Tuesday, clerk and register of deeds Lindsay Oswald provided a variety of statistics related to the three departments she oversees. She said the register of deeds office …

The final information session related to Lockport Township’s vote next week to become a charter township takes place tonight. Supervisor Ray Signorello said township officials will be on hand to discuss the proposal and field questions from 6 o’clock to 7:30 at the township hall. Next week’s ballot question will decide whether Lockport Township becomes a charter township, a measure …

Investigators from the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit arrested a man Monday for drug-related offenses in Three Rivers. Sheriff’s department officials said SCAN members had received information about a subject allegedly trafficking cocaine. Further investigation led to the discovery that the subject was on parole. SCAN investigators made contact with the subject at the Three Rivers Michigan Department of …

A statewide association representing more than 300 chambers of commerce in Michigan has appointed Christy Trammell to serve on the board for a term that expires in 2019. Trammell, executive director of the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce, will serve on the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals. Serving in the position will allow Trammell to help set the strategic …

A Fabius Township resident has announced she is running for the office of St. Joseph County clerk/register of deeds in the 2016 election. Melissa Marsh made the announcement Monday and has incorporated the campaign slogan “Morals Matter.” She said she is focused on executing the responsibilities of both offices legally, morally and in a timely manner for the residents of …

Five annual reports highlight today’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting. The reports will start with District Court, followed by Circuit Court, succeeded by Friend of the Court. Commissioners will then hear the juvenile court report, before concluding with the county clerk and register of deeds. Also on today’s agenda is a request from the sheriff’s department for an …

Saturday’s 31st annual Walk For Warmth event in Three Rivers helped raise nearly $10,000, according to event organizers. Sponsored by the organization Community Action, the walk generated $9,800 and all funds raised through the event will stay in St. Joseph County. More than a dozen people participated in the walk, including a pair of longtime boosters, Colon resident Nancy Percival …

St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald has issued a press release with details about next week’s presidential primary election. Oswald said the March 8 election is to participate in the process of choosing the presidential candidates for the Republican and Democratic parties. Oswald, however, said each voter must choose only one party in which to participate. Those who show up …

The Doyle Community Center in Sturgis is expected to begin a capital fundraising campaign in March. Director Michael Liston said the goal is to raise up to $200,000 to pay for a 3,000-square-foot weight room addition. Liston said the community center hopes to complete the project by January 2017 and that it would allow weight-training equipment to be moved off …