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L.A.’s Coffee Cafe in Three Rivers is the latest recipient of Sen. Kim LaSata’s “Small Business of the Month” award. L.A.’s Coffee Cafe was co-founded in 2000 by Leslie, Jerry and Aimee Robbins. LaSata said not only does the Robbins family dedicate their lives to serving their customers, but they have routinely demonstrated a commitment to their community. Since November …

A partnership between St. Joseph County Grange Fair and Covered Bridge Healthcare aims to enhance already-established first-aid offerings at the fair. The Centreville-based clinic will collaborate with “Nurse Betty” Meyer and her crew with the goal to make the annual event even safer for everyone involved. Medical presence on the grounds will begin Sept. 18 and continue through Sept. 26, ensuring coverage …

A new Dollar General store in Sturgis opened last month. The store, located next to Stoughton Estates at 1308 N. Nottawa St., rose from an empty lot beginning in early-spring 2021. The store is expected to employ six to 10 people. To commemorate the opening of the new Sturgis location, Dollar General, through a partnership with the Kellogg Company, plans to …

A Marcellus boy was injured after the driver of a dirt bike on which he was a passenger experienced a problem with the throttle. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were notified around 2:30 p.m. Sunday about the incident that took place in the 500 block of Snyder Street in the village of Marcellus. Investigators said the dirt bike was operated …

St. Joseph County has a small allocation of funds for residents who need assistance with emergency home repairs, such as furnaces, water heaters, plumbing issues, roof replacement, electrical and sewer repairs, and well replacement. The money available is a zero-interest loan with no payment due until the house is sold, title transferred, or the owner/borrower no longer resides at the …

A Public Health Order addressing COVID-19 quarantine measures has been issued by the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency. The order details requirements for any individual who resides, attends school, or is employed within Branch, Hillsdale or St. Joseph counties, and who is notified that they are a COVID-19 close contact. Health officer Rebecca Burns said after consultation with the agency’s …

State police troopers have recovered a generator. The item was found Saturday near the intersection of M-66 and Featherstone Road in Sherman Township. Anyone who may have had a generator stolen recently and can prove rightful ownership is asked to contact the state police post in Marshall, 269-558-0500.

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging may be forced to raise monthly rent of its tenants at Rivers Enrichment Center in Three Rivers to cover an unexpected hike in utilities. COA director Pam Riley told commissioners during their executive committee meeting Wednesday that the cost for water and sewer services from the city of Three Rivers is expected to increase …

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Executive Director Pam Riley brought up the issue of security deposits and a separate pet deposit during the county’s executive committee meeting Wednesday. Riley said both are on her radar in light of recent events. Riley said 14 residents have pets, which are limited to cats and dogs only. She said the COA facility …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny that occurred last month in Park Township. According to a department media release, the incident took place in the 57000 block of Silver Street between 6 p.m. Aug. 24 and 10 a.m. Aug. 25. Approximately 20 metric Craftsman wrenches, ranging in size from 9mm. to 17mm., and a 12-volt car battery, were …