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The Constantine Police Department has concluded the school-related portion of its investigation regarding sexual conduct demonstrated by two 5-year-old boys at Eastside Elementary. According to a department media release, results of the week-long investigation were reported to Constantine Public Schools Superintendent Chuck Frisbie. He said the classroom instructor resumed teaching duties Monday and there is no criminal negligence on her …

A breaking-and-entering incident in White Pigeon Township remains under investigation by the Michigan State Police. Between Dec. 4 and 7, someone broke into a residence in the 68000 block of Edgewater Beach Road. Prescription medications, a case of beer, cash, a pair of alligator shoes and a matching belt were taken. A neighbor told police a white van was parked …

A family dispute was at the center of a hit-and-run incident Sunday in the 500 block of Michigan Street in Three Rivers. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, a person whose gender, age and address were not disclosed, was treated at Three Rivers Health for minor injuries as a result of the incident. The driver of the vehicle, who …

The third annual Stuff a Blue Goose event, sponsored by the Michigan State Police at the Coldwater post, was declared a success by event organizers. Staged Saturday at five locations throughout St. Joseph County, the toy drive encouraged donors to stuff an MSP patrol car with toys, which will be distributed to area children in need. Cars were parked at …

A southern Michigan community is getting an $11 million gift to build an aquatic center and expand an area recreation facility.   Coldwater city leaders on Monday announced that Dr. Robert W. Browne, and his wife Lynn, are donating the money.  The aquatic center is planned for the grounds of Legg Middle School. The Heritage Independence Recreation Gym is to …

A 24-year-old Sturgis woman has been jailed on charges of child endangerment after leaving her 2-year-old at home alone. According to the Sturgis Police Department, Hollyann McBride was arrested Thursday night after a patrol officer noticed her vehicle being driven in an erratic manner. McBride allegedly disregarded a stop sign and sped up briefly while police were signaling for her …

Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus said he and a group of municipal representatives received a warm welcome from American Axle Manufacturing officials during a goodwill visit last week to the company’s Detroit-based headquarters. Bippus said the scheduled meeting provided an opportunity to thank AAM President David Dauch for the company’s commitment to Three Rivers. The Three Rivers facility is …

Three vehicles parked in the employee lot at a Sturgis factory were broken in to last week. Sturgis Police were called to Sturgis Molded Products in response to larceny incidents. In all cases, car windows were shattered and a number of items were taken from the vehicles. The incidents occurred between 8 and 11:30 p.m. Dec. 5.

State Rep. Matt Lori praised the passage of freedom-to-work legislation that he says will allow Michigan workers to earn a living regardless of union membership. Lori said workers should have the freedom to work any job without being forced to pay for that right to work. He added that unions will have the freedom to make their case to workers, …

A 60-year-old Three Rivers woman was injured Friday shortly after 5:30pm when she was struck by a semi-rig on US-131 in Schoolcraft. Anne Daugherty was attempting to cross the highway on foot in the business district, when she was struck in the turn lane of Grand Street by a southbound semi preparing to turn east at the traffic light on …