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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working alongside the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department to decrease impaired driving. Starting Friday and continuing through Jan. 1, sheriff’s deputies will be participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement period. ln support of the law enforcement community’s dedication to protecting the lives of local residents, …

Michigan State Police “Stuff a Blue Goose” event generated a considerable amount of holiday food and toys for less fortunate families in St. Joseph County. The one-day collection took place Dec. 2 outside Walmart stores in Three Rivers and Sturgis. Sgt. Todd Peterson said the 2023 drive netted nearly 900 pounds of food and about 1,400 toys at the Three …

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters issued a media release related to drinking water. Peters stated he helped pass a bipartisan infrastructure law, which included $15 billion to help remove and replace lead pipes in Michigan communities. He said the investment will support a transformative effort to replace lead pipes and help more families access safe drinking water. Peters said through his …

Organizers of the 2023 Centreville Hometown Christmas celebration said Friday’s event had the right combination of attractions and ideal weather to declare it a success. From the start – when Santa lit the tree inside the courthouse gazebo – to the conclusion of a lighted parade, the celebration saw the holiday season kick off on a high note in St. …

St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey said the agency has more than 5,000 tons of salt on hand and is ready for another Michigan winter. In addition, the Centreville-based department has on its premises 7,500 tons of a road-ready application of sand-salt mix, prepared at a ratio of three parts sand, one part salt. This year’s salt supply …

Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce this week is hosting its annual Christmas gathering. The two-hour event starts at 4 o’clock Wednesday at its North Main Street location. Appetizers and desserts will be provided.

White Pigeon Township Library is offering use of a free gift-wrapping station. The self-service option is available through Dec. 23. In an unrelated matter, library officials announced the ongoing fundraiser for a bookmobile has surpassed the $100,000 mark. The goal is $280,000, according to director Perri Saunders. Also, the library is observing January and its designation as “Library Card Free …

Two holiday-related events benefitting St. Joseph County United Way are wrapping up next week. The month-long Christmas Santa Collectible auction, which includes a “buy now” option, concludes Dec. 15. The auction is sponsored by Remax. More information is available through the United Way’s website: www.sjcuf.com Meanwhile, Sturgis municipal officials are issuing a last call regarding the city’s annual Christmas Cash …

Kellogg Community Credit Union is in the final stages of its annual Holiday Toy Drive for 2023. Through Dec. 15, all Kellogg Community Credit Union branches – including the Three Rivers location – are accepting new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to children in the community. Suggested ages are for children from infants up to and including 17 years of …

Vicksburg Village Manager Jim Mallery gave an update on progress related to the new municipal building. During the village’s Nov. 20 council meeting, Mallery said the impending move started this week with relocating file cabinets filled with old documents. Mallery said at some point the documents – some which date to the 1970s – will all be digitalized for permanent …