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Here’s a weekly update from the Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the U.S. 131 redevelopment project. Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place, as two-way traffic continues in the area of the M-60 junction as well as in the area of Hoffman Road at the north end of the project. Meanwhile, road-building remains ongoing at William R. Monroe Boulevard, where …

An Indiana man suffered a head injury after he was involved in a single-vehicle accident over the weekend in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 1:20 a.m. Saturday to the 69000 block of South River Road. Investigators said Joshua Lee Austin, 34, of Hudson, was driving south on South River Road when he failed …

Volunteers supporting the St. Joseph County Conservation District recovered a sizable amount of debris from the St. Joseph River during Saturday’s cleanup. The three-plus-mile route started at Jacksonburg Road in Leonidas Township and concluded at M-66. Event coordinator Shaun Grace said eight tires, portions of a hunting blind, a deteriorating kids pool, several bottles and cans, and an odd assortment …

The Three Rivers Health Foundation announced its 2019 fundraising campaign. Hospital officials said the drive will target the purchase of two pieces of medical equipment in support of helping to advance Three Rivers Health – inclusive of a laparoscopic piece for surgeries and an echo cardio ultrasound system. David Casterline, Executive Director of the Three Rivers Health Foundation, points out …

A Burr Oak woman, wanted on an undisclosed warrant, was arrested earlier this week in Sturgis. According to a Sturgis Police Department media release, officers were called at 12:41 a.m. Thursday to the 600 block of South Centerville Road in response to a report of malicious destruction of property. During the course of their investigation, officers came into contact with …

The 27th annual Doyle/ Exchange Club Community Service Awards were approved recently. Grant awards included $2,000 to Sturgis Neighborhood Program for its “Lunch and Learn” initiative. Meanwhile, Hope United also received $2,000, which the agency plans to put toward the Amanda House project, a Three Rivers recovery home for women in St. Joseph County. The awards are made possible by …

State police troopers are investigating a hit-and-run situation that took place earlier this week in Flowerfield Township. The incident occurred around 6:20 a.m. Monday at the intersection of M-216 and Bent Road. Troopers said a silver Dodge Dakota extended cab was northbound on Bent Road when the driver pulled into the path of a motorcycle heading east on M-216. The …

A Nottawa Township resident was recognized this week for his continued support of agriculture and education in St. Joseph County. A ceremony to honor Fred Henningson and note the 25th anniversary of the St. Joseph County CTE Student Land Lab took place at the Findley Road property Tuesday. For the past two-and-a-half decades, Henningson has allowed students in the county’s …

A motorcyclist was forced to lay down his bike in order to avoid rear-ending a car in stopped traffic. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, 55-year-old Philip Velie was driving east on U.S. 12 when he laid down his motorcycle due to backed-up traffic at Klinger Lake Road. Velie ended up pushing his bike into the oncoming lane …

A sinking-fund request sought by Colon Community Schools was approved Tuesday. The unofficial final vote stood at 276 in favor to 200 opposed, according to results from all four precincts – Colon, Leonidas, Sherwood and Matteson townships. Colon Township’s numbers also included registered voters within the district’s boundaries in Nottawa and Burr Oak townships. Superintendent Penny Brockway said the sinking …