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Environmental health-related services from the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency returned to St. Joseph County earlier this week. Services were moved out of the Three Rivers location following the March 6 tornado. As of Monday this week, however, services are now offered at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services building in Centreville. Its address is at 692 E. …

Three Rivers city leaders have issued a media release related to brush collection. Over the next several weeks, residents may notice staff and equipment around town as they work to remove fallen brush and storm debris from terraces. Residents who place their debris in their property’s terrace are asked to cut branches into sections no longer than eight feet. Also, …

A 26-year-old Niles woman was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash last week in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies responded around 8:30 a.m. Friday to the intersection of M-60 and M-40. Investigators said Sabrina Leonard was heading east on M-60 when her vehicle rear-ended a semi tractor-trailer stationary at the four-way stop. The truck driver, 61-year-old William …

An out-of-state resident was swept off South Haven’s south pier last week. Van Buren County officials said the 57-year-old man was swept into Lake Michigan shortly before 6 p.m. Friday after a series of large waves crashed over the pier. The incident occurred toward the end of the pier, by the lighthouse, authorities said. The pier was declared closed at …

Camp Eberhart has a volunteer opportunity taking place next month. It is hosting a Cabin Clean-Up Day on April 18. The goal is to get the cabins and beach cleaned and ready for the camp’s busy May schedule. The workday starts at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 4 o’clock. Breakfast is served at 8 a.m. and lunch will be provided at …

Two people were arrested over the weekend on felony charges related to a retail-theft incident at the Sturgis Meijer. According to a Sturgis Department of Public Safety media release, officers were called at 1:45 a.m. Sunday to the South Centerville Road store in response to a felony retail fraud, and a hit-and-run crash. Officers eventually located the suspect vehicle, a …

Strong winds were considered a factor in a power outage in the center of St. Joseph County early Monday. Witnesses reported seeing two flashes of light in the sky around 7:10 a.m. A blown transformer or substation knocked out electricity to the village of Centreville, prompting Nottawa, Centreville and Glen Oaks schools to close for the day. In addition, staff …

A multi-agency resource center for tornado-recovery assistance is setting up for business this coming weekend. Through the coordination of St. Joseph County United Way, “Three Rivers Community Support After the Storm,” is a four-hour event that starts Saturday at Riverside Church. Meals will be available on site. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to connect with local resources for …

Indiana Michigan Power has suspended service disconnections in the Three Rivers area through the end of the month. The move comes as the result of the March 6 tornado that struck and heavily damaged portions of the city. It also is a step being called a way to prevent further hardship while customers recover. Company officials will evaluate and determine …

Here’s a reminder that Three Rivers Area Mentoring has announced the date of its 2026 walleye dinner and silent auction fundraiser. The annual event starts at 5 p.m. April 11 at Fraternal Order of Eagles on Hoffman Street. Tickets are $20 per person and include a choice of walleye or chicken tenders, hushpuppies, coleslaw, fries and a cookie. Tickets are …