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There is a water main break near Constantine High School.  Until further notice, residents are advised to use bottled water, or to boil their tap water before drinking it or using it for cooking. Samples will be taken and tested for bacterial contamination. EGLE has been notified, and residents will be informed when the water has been deemed safe for …

St. Joseph County court officials are expected to resume day-to-day operations today after a pipe-burst incident and flood Thursday. Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman said a pipe leading to a boiler burst Thursday morning and flooded the first-floor back entry area, District Court Judge Jeff Middleton’s office and District Court Probation in the courthouse basement. The courthouse opened on a …

A dozen people were recognized by St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners earlier this week for milestone years of service. Celebrating a decade of employment were: Teresa Cupp and Erin Goff, both from administration; District Court staff members Daniel Frazine and Kristi Meabon; Melissa Patch, from the county clerk’s office; Stoney Summey, from Veterans Affairs; Parks and Recreation’s Mark Harter; …

A Bronson Township man will serve up to 15 years in prison for a 2025 crash that killed an Indiana resident last summer. St. Joseph Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman last week issued the sentence to Todd Gilbert, 56, for the July 1 traffic-related death of James “Jimbo” Hansen. Gilbert pleaded no contest to operating under the influence of alcohol …

This weekend’s Chili Cook-Off in Three Rivers has been rescheduled for February 7th. From noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 7th in the downtown district, chili aficionados will be welcome to sample portions at participating businesses. Then, voting will determine the top three best chilis in the event. Tickets to participate as a sampler are $10 in advance and …

Three Rivers Elks is hosting a semi-formal event later this month. “Skirts and Ties,” a dress-up event at which fine dining will be observed, starts at 5 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Elks Lodge on West Michigan Avenue. The meal consists of prime rib or walleye, baked potato, house salad, vegetable medley and dessert. Meals are served until 7:30. Tickets …

Deadline for nominations for the Three Rivers Lions Club’s Bruce C. Snook Citizen of the Year is next week. The civic group’s Citizen of the Year program started in 1965 and honors someone who has shown a commitment to service and given unselfishly of themselves for the betterment of the community. Anyone wishing to nominate a potential recipient is asked …

The trial of a 27-year-old suspect in two different criminal sexual conduct cases has been delayed indefinitely. St. Joseph County Circuit Court officials said a Spanish-speaking translator was too ill to participate in last week’s opening of a trial in which Miguel Hernandez-Ruiz is a suspect. Judge Paul Stutesman announced it will be rescheduled. Court officials said Hernandez-Ruiz is facing …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy officials said the agency’s fall fundraising effort raised more than $900,000. The matching-grant drive started in October and concluded earlier this month. Agency officials said the $916,000 raised includes matching funds and goes a long way toward helping SWMLC meet its goals for the year. Memberships and ongoing gifts throughout 2026 fund the daily stewardship, land …

St. Joseph County Intermediate School District’s monthly meeting scheduled to take place earlier this week has been postponed. ISD officials said Monday’s regular board meeting was rescheduled due to a weather-related travel advisory. The meeting will instead take place at 4:30 p.m. Monday next week at the ISD’s Shimmel Road headquarters.