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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a sweeping order banning dine-in customers at restaurants and closing all bars, movie theaters, gyms and other sports facilities to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The order will last through March. She also prohibited large gatherings of more than 50 people and ordered that more people qualify for unemployment benefits during the global …

St. Joseph County government is temporarily closing to the public its offices in the historic courthouse as well as in its Annex 2, located east of the courthouse complex. County administrator Teresa Doehring announced Friday that the measure is in response to limiting potential exposure to the coronavirus. Departments affected by this move are county administration, county clerk and register …

A Three Rivers woman was involved in a two-vehicle crash last week in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 3:25 p.m. Friday to an area of U.S. 12 near Vera Drive. Investigators said a pick-up driven by 26-year-old Alexander Earl of Goshen was stopped to turn left into a driveway. It was struck from …

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Friday that all 131 Michigan Secretary of State branch offices will be changing operations to slow the spread of the coronavirus. During a three-week period starting today, branches will only offer services for critical transactions that must be conducted in-person and only by appointment. Walk-ins will be asked to make an appointment, for the …

The RV industry in northern Indiana is watching what kind of impact the coronavirus may have on the market. Many of the factories in China that temporarily closed in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19 are starting production again. But there are concerns about transportation and whether finished products will make it to their destination. The South Bend Tribune …

Statement from Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library: In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, and to responsibly demonstrate community mitigation strategies, the White Pigeon Township Library is now closed indefinitely. Curbside service will be available to patrons during regular library hours – 9 to 6 on Monday through Friday, and 9 to 1 on Saturday.  Patrons …

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that, effective Monday, all of the state’s public and private schools will closed for three weeks through April 5 to combat the spread of a rising number of coronavirus cases. The announcement during a late-night news conference came as officials said 10 more COVID-19 cases had been discovered in Michigan, raising the tally to …

Effective March 16th, 2020, COA offices will be closed, including Enrichment Centers in Sturgis and Three Rivers. All activities and programs will be canceled at both centers. Services to clients in their home will be limited to once per week meals on wheels delivery and limited support to seniors who require personal care. Seniors who use these services will receive …

The Riviera Theatre takes the safety of our customers and staff seriously, and will follow the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services recommendations for COVID-19 community mitigation strategies. As global concerns increase over the virus and its potential impact on everyday things in our community, including going to see movies and concerts, we have decided to take the following …

A pillar in St. Joseph County’s education circles has announced his plans to retire at the end of the school year. Terry Conklin, superintendent the past 26 years at Burr Oak Community Schools, earlier this week said he will step down at the end of May as head of the county’s smallest K-12 school district. The 72-year-old Conklin retired 10 …