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The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has announced it now features a new logo and website. Officials from the Coldwater-based agency said its previous logo and website were showing their age, warranting a need for something new and fresh. Health officer Rebecca Burns said she is happy to see that the upgrades are more eye-catching than the previous logo and …

The Salvation Army in St. Joseph County has extended the deadline for taking Christmas applications. The original deadline was Nov. 2, but the agency is still accepting applications until further notice. Applicants may apply at its Sturgis office, 105 N. Fourth St. Prospective applicants will need to bring photo identification, proof of income for the last 30 days, and birth …

Holiday celebrations are often joyous occasions that families look forward to all year, but they can be challenging for the millions of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 5.7 million people in the U.S., and more than nearly 16 million people care for someone with the disease. “The hustle …

Members of the Constantine Village Council last week discussed the idea of appointing people to fill the positions of clerk and treasurer, instead of electing them. Village manager Mark Honeysett said no one sought the treasurer position in the Nov. 6 election. He said the treasurer has to be a village resident and at the moment, nobody has expressed interest …

As part of their “Celebrate Pink” annual fundraiser, Sturgis High School’s volleyball program generated more than $1,300 toward breast cancer research. This year’s event was Oct. 12 and fundraisers included a silent auction of donated items, a baked-goods sale and special concessions, said volleyball parents Emily Landess and Alisha Nettleman. The proceeds were donated to the United Way of St. Joseph …

The final three high school football teams in the area bowed out of the playoffs over the weekend. In Division 8, Mendon saw its season end with a 14-6 loss at Holton. The Hornets finished the season with a 7-5 record. Meanwhile, Colon traveled to Morrice in 8-man football and lost, 40-8. The deepest football playoff run in school history …

Sturgis Missionary Church has re-opened its computer lab for public use. Located at 67080 N. M-66, the lab is open 9-11 a.m. Thursdays and is available at no charge. The internet-accessible computers can be used to create a resumé, complete an online job application, apply for county or state services, and print materials for job or housing applications. A volunteer …

A Three Rivers resident and others were arrested early Wednesday following a traffic accident that appears to have been the result of drugged driving. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 1:45 p.m. to M-60 and Shore Acres Road in Penn Township. The driver, a 42-year-old Three Rivers resident, was driving west on M-60 when he lost control of …

A number of people were reappointed to various boards and committees following action Tuesday by the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Linda Leensvaart was reappointed to a two-year term to the county’s 911 Advisory Board. Her term will expire at the end of 2020. Meanwhile, Three Rivers-area resident Eric Shafer was reappointed to a three-year term to the St. …

Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Ron Moag is seeking input on a survey designed to help the district with developing a 15-year facilities and site master plan. The district’s first-year superintendent said school officials are evaluating the current status of all buildings to identify short- and long-term plans and needs. The online survey will provide parent and community input necessary …