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Here’s Michigan Department of Transportation’s weekly update on the U.S. 131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. Stage 5 traffic pattern will continue, meaning all traffic is using a single lane in the southbound side of the highway. Some utility relocation through the length of the project and roadbuilding in the northbound lane both are continuing. MDOT officials said crews are …

A Three Rivers man was arrested after authorities in the Upper Peninsula found him in possession of drugs. According to state police, the man was arrested Wednesday by members of the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team. He was allegedly in possession of several pounds of methamphetamine, according to authorities. The Southwest Enforcement Team was advised of the situation and, as …

Centreville Public Schools has formed a task force to look into the several aspects of reopening the district. Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer said nearly 30 staff members, three board members and several district residents have expressed interest in participating. Subcommittees include: finance, compliance and enrollment; facilities and transportation; pandemic preparedness; and technology, a team that will look at how staff can …

Glen Oaks Community College faculty and staff members will begin returning to work at the Centreville-area campus today. President David Devier said the college is taking essential precautions to protect health of students, faculty, staff and visitors. It has created a “Return to Work” plan that incorporates best practices, taking into consideration recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that overnight camps and school-related sports activities can resume on Monday — the latest coronavirus restrictions to be lifted as the state economy reopens. The governor’s order says the residential camps can open subject to guidance from the state’s licensing department. Summer day camps were able to start opening earlier this week. All camps are strongly recommended …

The village of Colon has called off this year’s Fourth of July community celebration. The decision came by a 5-to-2 vote during the village council’s meeting Tuesday. Village president Ruth Ann Kuhlmann said the difficult decision was made based on what was safest for participants and spectators. Kuhlmann further stated it was sensible to not go against the advice of …

Slowly and carefully, St. Joseph County government is reopening to the public. During their executive committee meeting Wednesday, commissioners were told by county administrator Teresa Doehring that it is time to move to Phase 2 of the county’s Preparedness Response Plan. The step includes reopening specific departments to the public beginning Monday. She said if necessary, plans will be adjusted …

St. Joseph County commissioners agreed to stage their Tuesday board meeting via Zoom and then consider going back to in-person meetings starting in July. The matter was discussed during Wednesday’s executive committee meeting. If commissioners go back to in-person meetings, their July 1 executive committee meeting would then be held at the courthouse and their July 7 board meeting would …

Constantine Township Library has begun curbside service. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p. m. Saturday. Patrons may reserve items by phoning 435-7957 or online at constantine.michlibrary. org. When reserved items are ready, patrons will be notified by phone and have 24 hours for pickup, after which items will be …

A Thursday court appearance scheduled for St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough was postponed. McDonough, who was cited last month for driving while intoxicated, was to appear via video conference before Judge Vincent Westra of Kalamazoo County 8th District Court. St. Joseph County 3B District Court officials said a new date was not immediately set. Thursday’s proceeding was rescheduled from …