County Information

Nearly two dozen local officials, including State Rep. Aaron Miller and State Sen. John Proos, took part Tuesday in a tour of the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority headquarters as well as a ride-along. Officials from the CTA said the first-of-its-kind event was staged to help promote the services it offers countywide. The group, which featured representation from Sturgis police, …

An opportunity to eat fresh and eat local will present itself during an annual event on tap this week. Sponsored by the St. Joseph County Conservation District, the third annual Local Food Dinner will be staged starting at 6 p.m. Friday at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. Cost is $20 per person. Carol Higgins, chair of the Centreville-based agency, said …

The St. Joseph County United Way is staging a “Back to School” event Friday and it is asking the public for help. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event will benefit children in the community who need school supplies and backpacks. Shoppers at the Sturgis Walmart this week can purchase school supplies to be donated, then place the …

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a single-vehicle accident over the weekend in Lockport Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were alerted around 10 p.m. Saturday to a pickup that had lost control, left the roadway and overturned along M-60 in the vicinity of Marlene Drive. Investigators said the pickup was apparently racing another vehicle …

Members of the Colon Historical Society are issuing advance notice of the third bi-annual Historic Home and Business Tour. The event, a fundraiser for the village’s historical society, will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19. A number of sites will be on this year’s tour, including three residences: the Farrand/Roth house, the Hartman/Davis house and the Cattell/Johnson …

The Three Rivers Area Foundation has joined forces with the Three Rivers Police Department to replace a K-9 officer. In June, Three Rivers lost its K-9, Hondo, to cancer. Hondo had been on duty for five years. Matt Stark, who was Hondo’s partner, said the foundation contacted the department about joining with the police department to gain funds to replace …

The Exchange Club of Sturgis recently announced its 19th “Keep Sturgis Beautiful” Award program winners, recognizing four city homeowners and one commercial business. As in the past, the Exchange Club chose one winner from each of the city’s four corners as well as one non-residential property. Sturgis Neighborhood Program Director Monica Smith shared that the properties are judged and selected …

The St. Joseph County Conservation District this weekend will focus on the fifth of its six river cleanup events of the summer. Saturday’s cleanup of the Portage River in Lockport Township starts at 9:30 a.m. at Carpenter Road and concludes at Liquid Therapy in downtown Three Rivers. Participants are asked to meet at Carpenter Road and details will be worked …

The July retirement of chief prosecuting attorney Chuck Herman has led to a series of promotions within the department. St. Joseph County commissioners Tuesday approved the promotion of Erin Harrington from assistant prosecuting attorney level II to chief assistant prosecuting attorney. The position pays an annual salary of about $68,500. Josh Robare was tapped to take Harrington’s previous position. Robare …

Organizers of a circus coming to Constantine Sunday are issuing a reminder that the cost of tickets is less if purchased in advance rather than the day of. Show times for the Kelly Miller Circus are 2 and 5 p.m.at Eastside Elementary. Advance tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children. They are available at the village office, Constantine …