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St. Joseph County Road Commission has announced the start of a pair of reconstruction projects in the Three Rivers area. Agency officials said the work centers on Millard Road, from Roberts Road to west of the Walmart entrance, and Roberts Road, from Broadway to Coon Hollow Road. The projects are scheduled to begin today. During reconstruction, access to Walmart will …

A Mendon man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested earlier this month. According to Mendon Police Department, officers and members of St. Joseph County Special Response Team met Sept. 5 to a residence in the 300 block of East Street in Mendon. The suspect was wanted on weapons-related offenses. In addition, a second person was arrested at the East …

Glen Oaks Community College has hired Devin Wilburn as its new director of athletics. Wilburn, who brings a background in both high school and collegiate coaching, joined the college in late August. Glen Oaks officials said Wilburn’s experience includes coaching roles at Taylor University and Ball State University, where he developed programs and mentored student-athletes across various sports. He holds …

St. Joseph County Grange Fair is accepting nominations for its 2026 Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals, groups and organizations that have made significant contributions to the growth and development of any aspect of the fair. Award criteria may include time spent volunteering, quality of work or financial contributions to the greater good of the fair. Up …

Superintendents from St. Joseph County’s nine public school districts have issued a media release regarding state lawmakers’ failure to pass a budget. St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Superintendent Teresa Belote shared the release late Friday. It is addressed to families with children in St. Joseph County’s public schools as well as school district staff members. Belote said the ISD …

Colon village leaders are advising residents of asphalt repairs set to begin this week. Areas impacted by the work are: Colon Police Department’s parking lot; village office parking lot, South Blackstone Avenue; Goodell Avenue in front of Colon Elementary; North Burr Oak Road by Dollar General; and North Blackstone Avenue, just north of State Street. The five-day project is expected …

A tie-in to the recently completed roundabout at Lutz Road and Centreville-Constantine Road in Florence Township features a new, four-way stop. St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey said the intersection of Lutz and Featherstone roads is now an all-way stop. Previously traffic on the north-south Lutz Road had the right-of-way while Featherstone Road traffic faced a stop sign. …

St. Joseph County Road Commission officials have announced the opening of its new roundabout at a busy intersection in Florence Township. The feature is at the intersection of Lutz Road and Centreville-Constantine Road. Agency director John Lindsey said lighting at the intersection has not yet been installed but is expected to be completed by the end of next week. Lindsey …

St. Joseph County officials are expected to approve a 3 percent salary increase for elected officials. The matter was discussed during Tuesday’s executive committee meeting. County administrator Teresa Cupp said 3 percent raises are being suggested for 2026 and another 3 percent in 2027 for St. Joseph County’s drain commissioner, treasurer, clerk/register of deeds, prosecuting attorney and sheriff. With the …

A Sturgis man faces a number of felony charges for crimes he allegedly committed 20 years ago in Branch County. Michigan State Police Det./Sgt. Matt Berry said 49-year-old Ricardo Arroyo faces first-degree and second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges after the victims came forward in December with details of the alleged incidents. The victims – sisters who were ages 8 and …