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The Southwest Michigan First Board of Directors has selected Jonas Peterson to serve as chief executive officer for the Southwest Michigan regional economic development organization. Peterson’s appointment follows a six-month national search that prioritized community input and inclusivity. Peterson embodies the skills, experience and attributes identified by the community as critical for success in this position, according to Southwest Michigan …

The boil advisory for the Village of White Pigeon drinking water has been lifted as of 12:45pm on Friday, October 22, 2021. Recent sampling shows no bacteria detected, thus the boil advisory has been lifted.

St. Joseph County Commissioner Kathy Pangle said she will not consider former county prosecutor John McDonough when the board next month approves a pool of court-appointed defense attorneys for 2022. During the “commissioner comments” portion of the county board’s meeting Tuesday, Pangle read what appears to be a letter she has written to McDonough in response to a correspondence she …

St. Joseph County Road Commission Managing Director John Lindsey said the agency has finished tabulating its expenses related to the August storms that hit the area on back-to-back days. Reporting to county commissioners Tuesday, Lindsey said the road commission’s total number of hours, equipment and overtime labor dedicated to storm-related cleanup was $196,000. Lindsey said the road commission plans to …

Three Rivers city officials said leaf pickup is continuing through early December. The collection started this week and is scheduled to conclude Dec. 6. Pickup is being done by district and DPS personnel ask that leaves be piled on the street by the curb. Also, leaves should not be mixed with any other items, including sticks, brush or grass clippings. …

St. Joseph County Road Commission Managing Director John Lindsey made a jubilant declaration before the county’s board of commissioners Tuesday. Lindsey said after nearly a decade of effort, Constantine Road has been fully rebuilt from White Pigeon north into Lockport Township. Lindsey called the accomplishment “a big deal.” Commissioners agreed and suggested a ceremonial ribbon-cutting be scheduled to commemorate the …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a residential burglary that occurred last week in Mottville Township. Troopers responded Oct. 14 to the 12000 block of U.S. 12 to a residence where a handgun and a small safe were reported stolen. No additional information was noted in an agency-issued media release.

State police troopers are investigating a collision that involved two cars, two horses and a pedestrian in Branch County’s Quincy Township. Troopers were called around 7:30 p.m. Monday to the 600 block of North Briggs Road in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said a northbound vehicle was passing the two pedestrians with horses while a south bound vehicle crossed …

A Kalamazoo man was arrested after violating a personal-protection order last week in Three Rivers. Officers from the Three Rivers Police Department were called to the 600 block of 6th Avenue around 7:30 a.m. Friday in response to a report of a vehicle theft in progress. The suspects left the scene after being confronted by a school staff member but …

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport officials say the facility will host a Temporary TSA PreCheck Application Center. As a result, residents of Southwest Michigan will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck program at the Airport from November 15-19. Director Craig Williams said the airport is a convenient location to sign up for the program that …