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A man responsible for allegedly shooting three people during a fight last weekend in Constantine has been arraigned. St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deb Davis said Leonardo Duran Hernandez, a 22-year-old Constantine resident, was arraigned earlier this week in St. Joseph County District Court. Hernandez was taken into custody following an incident at 11:50 p.m. last Saturday at the Harvey House …

Dozens of St. Joseph County educators were honored during an annual recognition program Thursday at St. Joseph County Intermediate School District. Parent Advisory Committee of St. Joseph County Chair Kathleen Brandon said winners and nominees were a part of PAC’s 38th annual awards saluting educators and students who advocate for special education throughout St. Joseph County’s nine public school districts. …

A trial to start Three Rivers City Commission meetings an hour earlier lasted just one month. Mayor Tom Lowry said the commission voted this week to return its start time to 6 p.m. from what had been – for the past two meetings – a 5 o’clock call to order. Some members of the seven-person commission indicated the earlier start …

A busy night is on tap next week in Three Rivers. Three Rivers DDA/Main Street Executive Director Angi Metty said “Music on Main” makes its 2025 debut 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday downtown. Metty said the event features live music, classic cars, motorcycles and local flavor. Additional amenities include food trucks, local eats and community vibes. The free, family-friendly event …

A Burr Oak woman is one of 10 volunteers being honored statewide by Michigan State University Extension for 50 years of service to Michigan 4-H. Quentin Tyler, director of MSU Extension, said St. Joseph County is represented by Sharon Mitchell, who has spent five decades dedicated to local 4-H. Tyler said MSU Extension is grateful for every volunteer in every …

A proposal by Bronson Community Schools to borrow more than $32 million for a number of projects and upgrades was turned down by its voters. Tuesday’s request was narrowly defeated, by a margin of 51.6 percent opposed and 48.4 percent in support. The request was to borrow funds through general-obligation bonds. The funding would have covered an addition and extensive …

An operating millage request sought by White Pigeon Community Schools was endorsed by district voters Tuesday. District officials were asking registered voters to continue to levy an amount not to exceed 18 mills on all property except principal residence and other property exempted by law. The measure was approved 512 to 379. Voters in the St. Joseph County portion of …

Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste facility will be open Saturday. Through an agreement St. Joseph County arranged with Kalamazoo County, St. Joseph County residents are able to patronize the drop-off site at no cost. The collection center is open just one Saturday a month, in addition to Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays weekly. Hours this weekend are 8 a.m. to noon. …

Most water sources in Three Rivers Community Schools meet state safety standards, while fewer than 7 percent will need to be replaced. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, Three Rivers Community Schools Facilities Director Brian Leonard recently presented to board of education members a “Drinking Water Quality” report. Leonard said Three Rivers High School had six fixtures out of 50 …

A Branch County man was injured in a two-vehicle crash last week in Bronson Township. Branch County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were notified shortly after 7:30 a.m. April 30 of a crash involving a sport-utility vehicle and a semi on U.S. 12, near the intersection of Holmes Road. Deputies said it appears 51-year-old Bronson resident Greg Hardy was driving west …