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YMCA Camp Eberhart is appealing to the public to help it secure a $100,000 matching grant. Eberhart’s Corey VanBuskirk said a $100,000 matching grant has been offered from Y-USA with intentions of revitalizing the historic Mittler Hickory Limb Bath House on Corey Lake. The facility has served generations of campers and families. Camp officials, however, said it is overdue for updates. With necessary funding, …

St. Joseph County Road Commission was recently recognized for having a low employee injury rate among road commissions in the state over the past 12 months. The accolade was recognized at the County Road Association Self-Insurance Fund’s annual membership meeting last month in Bay City. This marks the seventh consecutive year St. Joseph County has received the so-called Honor Roll …

A 34-year-old Three Rivers man died over the weekend after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a pickup in Constantine Township. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were called shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday to the intersection of U.S. 131 and Riverside Drive in response to a two-vehicle crash. Investigators said the victim was driving a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle northbound …

Few details are being released about a Cass County teen who was reported missing and eventually found deceased over the weekend. According to Cass County Sheriff’s Department officials, Kyle McMannis, 16, was reported missing last week. Authorities said the young man was non-verbal autistic. He was missing from the Baldwin Lake area in Porter Township. A department post on social …

Colon Community Fire and Rescue is issuing a call out for prospective employees to join the agency. The job is part-paid. No experience is necessary, as training will be provided for the levels of Firefighter 1 and 2. Opportunities are available to pursue Medical First Responder and EMT certifications. Potential applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have …

Yoder’s Country Market in Centreville is continuing a promotion featuring free coffee. Donations through the month of October, however, will be turned over to benefit a Three Rivers woman. Yoder’s employees said this month’s recipient of coffee-fund donations is Brenda Kay, a young lady diagnosed with a rare eye infection. Kay is in need of surgery to preserve her vision …

A person involved in a fight last week in Sturgis faces two felony charges. According to a media release from Sturgis Department of Public Safety, officers were called at 9:40 a.m. Thursday to the intersection of U.S. 12 and Nottawa Street. Officers found a man who had been struck in the head with a metal wrench, according to the agency. …

Mendon Community Schools Superintendent Leasa Griffith-Mathews issued a statement Tuesday after the St. Joseph County officials announced the arrest of a former contract worker on criminal-sexual conduct charges. Griffith-Mathews said the district is aware of the media release issued by prosecuting attorney Debra Davis. As a result, it has prompted many questions. “To be clear,” Griffith-Mathews said, “Sand was never …

A Cass County man died in a two-vehicle crash last weekend in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff’s department deputies were called Saturday night to the intersection of M-51 and Crystal Springs Road. Investigators said Jonathan Lounds, 53, was driving south on M-51. Meanwhile, a vehicle driven by 52-year-old Steven Dodd failed to stop at the intersection. His vehicle collided with …

A White Pigeon man who allegedly threatened courthouse staff last week has been identified by authorities. Lawrence Rice, 64, faces weapons and terrorism charges following threats made to courthouse employees, including District Court Judge Jeff Middleton. The alleged threats were phoned to the courthouse and the Centreville site was secured for about 90 minutes Friday morning, authorities said. St. Joseph …