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Beacon Kalamazoo announced today that it has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a leading consumer resource for healthcare quality and provider information. This achievement reflects Beacon Kalamazoo’s commitment to clinical excellence and top-tier patient care, placing the organization in the top 2% of U.S. hospitals for overall clinical performance. This is the third consecutive year …

A former Three Rivers resident was sentenced last week to at least five years in prison after previously entering a no-contest plea to two counts of criminal-sexual conduct in the third degree in St. Joseph County Circuit Court. Prosecutor Deb Davis said Kaitlyn Sand, 34, was sentenced Friday by Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman. Sand, who was previously identified as …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency wishes to remind residents the location of warming centers in the region. In St. Joseph County, overnight warming centers are at Gracepoint Church, 26268 W. Chicago Road in the Sturgis area and Daily Harvest, 205 N. Main St. in Three Rivers, next to Subway. Daytime-only warming centers include Commission on Aging facilities in Three Rivers …

Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett said a water-main break near Constantine High School last week prompted a boil-water advisory for village residents. Honeysett said the incident occurred Friday afternoon. State officials were notified of the situation and the advisory went into effect until further notice. Water samples were to be taken over the weekend and tested for bacterial contamination. Honeysett …

There is a water main break near Constantine High School.  Until further notice, residents are advised to use bottled water, or to boil their tap water before drinking it or using it for cooking. Samples will be taken and tested for bacterial contamination. EGLE has been notified, and residents will be informed when the water has been deemed safe for …

St. Joseph County court officials are expected to resume day-to-day operations today after a pipe-burst incident and flood Thursday. Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman said a pipe leading to a boiler burst Thursday morning and flooded the first-floor back entry area, District Court Judge Jeff Middleton’s office and District Court Probation in the courthouse basement. The courthouse opened on a …

A dozen people were recognized by St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners earlier this week for milestone years of service. Celebrating a decade of employment were: Teresa Cupp and Erin Goff, both from administration; District Court staff members Daniel Frazine and Kristi Meabon; Melissa Patch, from the county clerk’s office; Stoney Summey, from Veterans Affairs; Parks and Recreation’s Mark Harter; …

A Bronson Township man will serve up to 15 years in prison for a 2025 crash that killed an Indiana resident last summer. St. Joseph Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman last week issued the sentence to Todd Gilbert, 56, for the July 1 traffic-related death of James “Jimbo” Hansen. Gilbert pleaded no contest to operating under the influence of alcohol …

The trial of a 27-year-old suspect in two different criminal sexual conduct cases has been delayed indefinitely. St. Joseph County Circuit Court officials said a Spanish-speaking translator was too ill to participate in last week’s opening of a trial in which Miguel Hernandez-Ruiz is a suspect. Judge Paul Stutesman announced it will be rescheduled. Court officials said Hernandez-Ruiz is facing …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy officials said the agency’s fall fundraising effort raised more than $900,000. The matching-grant drive started in October and concluded earlier this month. Agency officials said the $916,000 raised includes matching funds and goes a long way toward helping SWMLC meet its goals for the year. Memberships and ongoing gifts throughout 2026 fund the daily stewardship, land …