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Plans are again moving forward for the Sturgis splash pad project, delayed by a year due to lack of bids for the project. The city split the project into two segments — a parking lot and bathroom site, and the splash pad itself, to potentially attract bidders. Sturgis Planning Commission members last week heard an update on the project and …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a fatal crash last week in Calhoun County’s Newtown Township. The crash occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. Thursday on B Drive South, near 11 Mile Road. Troopers said a snowmobile driven by a 49-year-old Battle Creek man was traveling south across B Drive South, when it entered a field, struck a rock and lost …

After over 20 years as president and executive director of Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, Peter Ter Louw has announced he will be leaving the organization. Ter Louw, whose last day will be Saturday, plans on moving back east to be near family, and to pursue other opportunities beyond Michigan. During his service and time at the helm, Ter Luow has …

Michigan State Police raided two locations in St. Joseph County and another in Cass County earlier this month, recovering more than $300,000 in stolen vehicles and trailers. Investigators obtained search warrants after several months of investigation. Two properties were searched Dec. 6 in the 51000 block of Lang Road in Park Township. Also, a single property was searched in the …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred last week in the White Pigeon area. Law-enforcement officials responded Friday afternoon to U.S. 131 and Dickinson Road. Authorities said the driver of the semi, a 52-year-old man from Jackson County, was traveling north on U.S. 131 when he lost control of his vehicle. It crossed the centerline and …

Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees recently approved a remote-work policy for employees in remote-eligible positions. Since the pandemic, there has been a surge in businesses and organizations allowing remote work positions across the country, college officials said. The policy, developed by the school’s human resources department, cites several criteria as a guide as to whether a position is …

St. Joseph County Administrator Teresa Doehring has agreed to a two-year contract renewal. During Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting, county officials approved a contract for 2023 and 2024. Doehring, 48, is completing her fifth year as the highest-ranking, non-elected employee in county government. A lifelong Mendon-area resident, Doehring also serves as the county’s human resource director. Her 2023 salary will …

The Branch Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency is urging residents preparing for the weather to also prepare for potential power outages and be aware of the dangers of carbon-monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, tasteless and odorless gas formed when fuel is burned, and can build up to deadly levels within minutes in enclosed spaces. Symptoms of carbon …

St. Joseph County officials said goodbye this week to a pair of veteran board members. Dan Czajkowksi and Kathy Pangle, both completing their sixth year as part of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, attended their final commission meeting Tuesday. Both reflected on the board’s achievements over their three terms, giving credit to teamwork involving department heads, administration and …

Here’s a reminder that the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers is offering space as a warming center between 9 and 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The church is, located at 320 N. Main St. Coffee, tea, cocoa and snacks are provided. In addition, games and reading material are available. The warming center will be offered through February.