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Three Rivers Department of Public Services officials said the city’s twice-a-year hydrant flushing begins later this month. Department director Amy Roth said the process will start April 20 and continue through May 25. Roth said the procedure will take place 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Due to many variables, Roth said the department is not able to determine the exact date crews will be in …

Constantine municipal officials have reported details related to a recent wastewater spill. According to a village-issued media release, the overflow was reported around 4 p.m. Friday at its waste-treatment facility. The situation was corrected about 20 minutes later. It was determined the episode was associated with a malfunction involving the facility’s influent-control gates. Village officials said the overflow was contained …

St. Joseph County Grange Fair manager Christina Yunker has issued a statement regarding her decision to step down after her contract expires next month. The 48-year-old Sturgis Township resident said her decision follows careful evaluation of the fair’s organizational direction and leadership environment, and reflects her commitment to maintaining professional standards, healthy workplace practices and clear operational expectations. Yunker said …

The city of Sturgis is in the midst of its annual spring brush-and-leaf pick up. Department of Public Services workers started the task Monday on the city’s north side. Crews will work their way south and make only one pass through the community. Sturgis officials said weather conditions and an unpredictable amount of material make it difficult to adhere to …

Indiana Michigan Power last week announced updates to temporary relief measures implemented for customers affected by recent tornadoes in Three Rivers. Mona Livingston, I&M’s customer services manager, said waived late fees, and waived disconnect and reconnect fees are relief measures that will remain in place through May 31. The moratorium on disconnects that was put into place following the March …

Former owners of a local business have been named Three Rivers’ “Citizens of the Year.” Bestowed by the Three Rivers Lions Club, the 2026 Bruce C. Snook Citizen of the Year Award will go to Jerry and Leslie Robbins. The couple owned and operated L.A.’s Coffee Café on West Michigan Avenue for nearly 26 years before retiring last fall. The …

A cultivation permit was awarded last month by members of the Constantine Village Council. During their March 16 meeting, municipal leaders OK’d the permit to Fawn River Cultivation. Company official John Babcock said Fawn River Cultivation currently has three Class C growing, processing and retail licenses. It also owns a processing center and three greenhouses, according to Babcock. The request …

St. Joseph County United Way has established a catastrophic fund for the family of a 5-year-old boy who died last week as the result of an apparent drowning. Agency director Kelly Hostetler said the fund will help the family of Adam Clemens. She said 100 percent of all donations will be turned over to the family to help offset the …

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport officials have issued a media release related to United Airlines’ returning service to Chicago O’Hare. Airport director Craig Williams said the service was to begin in late April but has hit a snag. Due to temporary capacity constraints in Chicago, the Federal Aviation Administration has placed operational restrictions affecting United Airlines and American Airlines. As a …

St. Joseph County United Way officials recently celebrated the completion of their new facility. The new office is at 62527 Shimmel Road, just south of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District. The new site offers more space than what was previously available as a tenant in a strip plaza in Centreville. Agency director Kelly Hostetler and her staff moved …