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Here’s the weekly Michigan Department of Transportation update regarding the U.S. 131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. MDOT officials said the Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place and operating as two-way traffic on the southbound U.S. 131 lane. Work at the Rocky River bridge near Hoffman Street is expected to conclude this week, however, the bridge will remain closed. …

Indiana conservation officers have identified a man who’s believed to have drowned in Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes State Park. They said Monday a park lifeguard noticed 32-year-old Brandon Howard of Constantine, was seen struggling Saturday evening near the edge of the designated swimming area. The man slipped under the surface of the water as the lifeguard approached. His body …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a multiple vehicle fatal car crash that occurred on US-131 and North River Road, in Constantine Township Sunday evening at approximately 10:25 pm. A 28-year-old male was driving his motorcycle south bound on US-131 when a 29-year-old male driver, who was stopped at North River Road turned into the path of the motorcycle causing …

A Mendon man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Centreville-Constantine Road early Friday morning. The St. Joseph County sheriff’s department said the incident happened near Burgener Road in Florence Township. John Boyle, 36, of Mendon, was traveling southwest in Florence Township when the vehicle crossed the center line, left the roadway and struck two trees head-on. The vehicle flipped …

A Three Rivers man was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident in Porter Township Saturday afternoon. The Cass County sheriff’s department said the incident happened near the intersection of U.S. 12 and Baldwin Prairie, just east of Union. Authorities said a 16-year-old driver was pulling out of a driveway onto U.S. 12, causing the crash. Tyler Hershberger, 25, …

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Advisory Board last week discussed the possibility of approving a PACE program expansion agreement. The agreement outlines details of COA’s relationship with Senior Care Partners to bring PACE to St. Joseph and Branch counties. If approved, PACE would be housed at the COA’s Enrichment Center in Sturgis. The agreement states the north and south …

Here’s the weekly update from Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the reconstruction of U.S. 131 in Three Rivers. Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place, as two-way traffic uses the southbound U.S. 131 lane for the balance of the construction zone. Meanwhile, work at the Rocky River bridge continues. Crews are focusing their attention this week on an area under …

State regulators are continuing a ban on baiting and feeding deer in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula in an effort to prevent spread of chronic wasting disease. The ban was among rules for this year’s hunting season adopted by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission last week. The panel decided to allow baiting and feeding in the Upper Peninsula, except in an area …

Here’s the latest information regarding Michigan Department of Transportation’s reconstruction project of U.S. 131 in Three Rivers. Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place, meaning two-way traffic follows the southbound U.S. 131 lane in areas around the M-60 intersection at the south end as well as at the Hoffman Street intersection at the north end. A new deck was poured …

The name of the driver of a car that fled from Three Rivers officers last weekend has been released by authorities. Bond for Brandon Michael Goodfellow, 24, has been set at $50,000 following his arrest Saturday. Goodfellow and a 24-year-old female, both Sturgis residents, were wanted on a number of felony warrants. They were arrested following a brief pursuit that …