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A Sturgis-area man died Wednesday following a two-vehicle crash in Nottawa Township. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were called at 6:20 p.m. to the area of M-86 and Findley Road in response to a personal-injury crash. Authorities said a vehicle driven by 68-year-old Thomas Lang was traveling west on M-86. Lang attempted to pass a semi-tractor trailer but his vehicle …

Organizers behind the annual spring collection of household hazardous waste and electronics recycling at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds have announced the 2026 date. According to the St. Joseph County Conservation District, this year’s spring event will be Tuesday, May 5. The four-hour event starts at 2 p.m. Items accepted include up to 10 free tires per county resident, hazardous …

Three Rivers Area Mentoring officials have announced the date of the 2026 walleye dinner and silent auction fundraiser. The annual event starts at 5 p.m. April 11 at Fraternal Order of Eagles on Hoffman Street. Tickets are $20 per person and include a choice of walleye or chicken tenders, hushpuppies, coleslaw, fries and a cookie. Tickets are available at the …

Municipal leaders in a lakeshore community are preparing for an infrastructure-replacement project that could exceed $40 million. According to WGVU radio, Grand Haven’s water, storm, sanitary and road systems were discussed during a recent city council work session. City officials said a major focus is replacement of all lead water service lines by 2037. More than 600 of the city’s …

Two people were arrested on drug- and weapons-related charges in the village of Constantine. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies executed a search warrant Tuesday at a residence in the 200 block of Meadow Lane following an investigation into suspected drug activity. During the investigation, deputies determined that methamphetamine was being distributed from the residence. While executing …

The son of a former state representative is the second person set to challenge incumbent Steve Carra for the 36th House District. Luke Lori, 47, son of former sheriff and State Rep. Matt Lori, announced his intentions Tuesday to the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Constantine resident Max Coon announced his candidacy late last year. A Three Rivers resident, …

A Niles man was injured after suffering a medical condition, resulting in a three-vehicle crash earlier this month in Cass County’s Pokagon Township. Deputies responded at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 7 to M-51, near Pennsylvania Street, in response to a crash. Investigators said Robert Ackerman II, 64, was driving southwest on M-51 when he suffered a medical situation. His vehicle left …

Officials from the Three Rivers Promise announced a milestone has been reached. The fund recently surpassed the $1 million mark in its community-driven fundraising campaign. The achievement marks a major step toward the program’s initial goal of building a self-sustaining endowment to support the future of Three Rivers High School graduates, according to Three Rivers Promise board member Tom Lowry. …

St. Joseph County Road Commission officials have announced seasonal speed and weight restrictions are going into effect next week. Also known as “Frost Laws,” the seasonal restrictions start at 6 a.m. Monday. The restrictions are imposed on county roads, with the exception of all-weather routes. Weight restrictions call for a reduction in truckloads by 35 percent and speed to 35 …

A number of appointments and reappointments are being recommended by St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, commissioners reviewed the potential appointment of Josh Shook to the Local Emergency Planning Committee; reappointment of Tiffany Howe to the Community Corrections Advisory Board; and Erin Goff’s reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Board, and the county’s Transportation …