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A Cass County man died in a two-vehicle crash last weekend in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff’s department deputies were called Saturday night to the intersection of M-51 and Crystal Springs Road. Investigators said Jonathan Lounds, 53, was driving south on M-51. Meanwhile, a vehicle driven by 52-year-old Steven Dodd failed to stop at the intersection. His vehicle collided with …

A White Pigeon man who allegedly threatened courthouse staff last week has been identified by authorities. Lawrence Rice, 64, faces weapons and terrorism charges following threats made to courthouse employees, including District Court Judge Jeff Middleton. The alleged threats were phoned to the courthouse and the Centreville site was secured for about 90 minutes Friday morning, authorities said. St. Joseph …

Constantine Public Schools officials have announced the district’s students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch through the remainder of the academic year. The arrangement is made in conjunction with Chartwells Food Service. With school-funding details still to be ironed out in Lansing, a number of school districts in the state have not decided how or whether to proceed …

A Dowagiac man was injured last week after the car he was driving struck a cow in Cass County’s Mason Township. Cass County Sheriff’s Department deputies said Dale Killarney, 67, was driving south on Calvin Center Road at 3:30 a.m. Friday when the incident occurred. Investigators said the incident happened in the 700000 block of Calvin Center Road. Killarney, who …

A Three Rivers woman has been charged with alleged sexual assault involving two minors. St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis said 28-year-old Kaitlyn Lee Sand has been charged in connection with alleged incidents that occurred between February and April 2023. She was arraigned Monday. Investigators allege Sand met the victims through her work as a contract employee in food services …

A 20-year-old man died on September 19th in a two-vehicle crash in Burr Oak Township. The victim was identified as Zander Pappas. Michigan State Police said troopers were called at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, the 19th, to North Lakeview Avenue near Witt Lake Road. According to investigators, the victim was driving a moped south on Lakeview Avenue but in the …

Multiple law-enforcement agencies responded last week to a threat against government staff and employees at the St. Joseph County Courthouse. According to St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Zachary Zuk, sheriff’s officials and representatives from other agencies were called to the courthouse Friday following the report of a threat. Deputies eventually arrested a 64-year-old White Pigeon-area man, who was …

Michigan Education Association is urging its members to remind state lawmakers about the need for passage of a quality education budget that invests every dollar possible in student success. According to a MEA media release, details about what is included in the state’s 2025-26 fiscal-year budget remain unknown. While MEA officials are attempting to secure budget information, they are suggesting …

Preliminary flood-risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are now available for review by residents and business owners in St. Joseph County. According to a media release issued last week by FEMA, property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood-risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or …

The month of October is the time when we can all enjoy the arrival and colors of Autumn. It’s probably the last opportunity we have to enjoy the outdoor festivals, before the chill of Winter. Saturday, October 11, promises to be a very festive day here in Three Rivers. If you live anywhere in St. Joe County, come on over …