County Information

A number of officials representing the Free and Accepted Masons gathered Friday to attend a rededication ceremony at the Three Rivers Post Office. Staged in honor of the 100-year anniversary since the building’s cornerstone was laid, representatives from the group conducted a review of the cornerstone to assess its compliance with the building standards set by the Masons. Utilizing a …

State Rep. Aaron Miller, chair of the House Appropriations State Police subcommittee, issued a statement after Gov. Rick Snyder last week presented his budget plan to the Legislature, which includes funding for the Michigan State Police. Miller said public safety must continue to be a priority and he will work closely with the governor’s office to see that the Michigan …

Teresa Horn, cardiac rehabilitation technician, has been named Sturgis Hospital’s Associate of the Year. Horn, who has worked at the hospital nearly 25 years, was nominated by co-workers Julie Stoll and Toni Clark. Stoll and Clark wrote about Horn’s dedication and accomplishments, saying she is a dedicated and hard-working employee for both cardiac rehab and the sleep center. Criteria for …

In a plea deal accepted Wednesday in St. Joseph County Circuit Court, prosecutors dropped four perjury charges against Constantine resident Raymond McCann II. In exchange, the 47-year-old McCann pleaded no contest to a single perjury count. Under a sentencing recommendation included in the agreement, he would be eligible for release after serving 12 to 20 months. McCann has been in …

The Centreville location of FirstMerit Bank is one of four Michigan branches the Ohio-based financial institution plans to close this spring. Meanwhile, Constantine will also be losing a bank this spring. Officials from Old National Bank plan to consolidate the South Washington Street branch with an Indiana-based location. Rob Townsend, media relations officer with FirstMerit, said the Centreville branch is …

Sheriff’s officials responded to a three vehicle collision Thursday in Mottville Township. According to a department media release, a 22-year-old Vandalia man was driving west on U.S. 12 when he entered a white-out section. The man unknowingly crossed the centerline and stopped his vehicle in the shoulder of the eastbound lane. An eastbound semi, driven by a 45-year-old man from …

Downtown Three Rivers will be the scene of a Winterfest event taking place Saturday this weekend. Starting at noon Saturday, the four-hour event will feature turkey bowling and a snowman contest, if weather conditions allow. In addition, World Fare will have a sampling of tasty treats made with fairly traded chocolate and other downtown merchants are offering a variety of …

Three people were arrested Tuesday following a traffic stop in Three Rivers. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said upon further investigation, deputies found numerous components to manufacture methamphetamine. In addition, deputies found property that appeared to have been stolen from area stores. The three were charged with possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and stolen property, and maintaining and operating a …

State police are looking for the driver of a semi that sideswiped a vehicle and failed to stop after the incident. Troopers said the accident occurred around 8 o’clock Wednesday morning on U.S. 131 near Indian Prairie Road in White Pigeon Township. The driver of a Honda Accord was headed northbound when a southbound semi crossed the centerline and sideswiped …

The clock is ticking for people who still have not applied for health-care coverage at healthcare.gov. Officials from the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency said they are working tirelessly to ensure that all tri-county residents are enrolled. With two certified navigators and six certified application counselors on staff, someone is always available to assist with questions and provide assistance in …