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Downtown Three Rivers is expected to transform an unused portion of Memory Isle Park into a community dog park, according to city officials. Municipal leaders said a group of volunteers is working to make downtown Three Rivers a welcome place for dogs and dog owners. The park is made possible due to the success of a crowdfunding campaign through the …

Starting next week, St. Joseph County residents can dispose of electronics and household hazardous waste without charge in Kalamazoo County. During their monthly board meeting Tuesday, commissioners approved an agreement with Kalamazoo County for year-round disposal of household hazardous waste. County administrator Teresa Doehring said demand for such services is greater than what the county offers every spring and fall …

Three Rivers Area Community Foundation awarded a grant to St. Joseph County this week. County commissioners on Tuesday accepted $5,000, presented on behalf of specialty court financial officer Melissa Bliss. The financial gift will be dedicated to support community corrections and problem-solving courts.

Memorial Day is coming and I had my picture taken with a red, white and blue backdrop.  I hope I will be in a new home by then.  They call me “Mister.”  I am a four and a half year old male, malemute mix.  When on a leash I walk nicely and I get along with other dogs.  My Docket …

Former St. Joseph County Undersheriff Dennis Allen has announced his candidacy for sheriff. Allen, 67, plans to file his paperwork this morning with the St. Joseph County Clerk’s Office. He said he intends to run as a Republican in the August 2024 primary. The position is a four-year term. Allen has been a member of the St. Joseph County Board …

Sturgis Eagles, in conjunction with St. Joseph County United Way, are sponsoring an inaugural, double-elimination cornhole tournament. The tournament starts at 6 p.m. May 25 at 70808 S. Nottawa Road, Sturgis. Cost is $20 per person, teams will be set up through a blind draw, registration starts at 5 o’clock and participants should bring their own beanbags. Boards will be …

A five-acre flower meadow at a Vicksburg redevelopment site is planned as part of a multi-year commitment to establish a flower meadow network. The meadow is on the east side of the Vicksburg Mill property, as well as along neighboring houses along Highway Street. It will consist of wildflowers and brightly colored sunflowers. Project officials said the goal is a …

St. Joseph County Central Dispatch will soon have its own advocate dog. During their monthly meeting Tuesday, St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners approved a request from agency director Stacey Bower. The emotional-support dog will live at Central Dispatch and be cared for by its staff. St. Joseph County United Way has donated $6,500 toward purchase of the dog, which …

St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the department is staging a grand opening of its new training center. The fanfare takes place 2 to 5 p.m. May 24 at the facility, located behind the county’s former Parks and Recreation Department on East Main Street. By having a modern and spacious training center, the sheriff’s department is able to conduct …

Five appointments to two boards were made by St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners this week. During their monthly meeting Tuesday, commissioners OK’d the appointments of Steven Houts and Jeffrey Knautz to the county’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Meanwhile, Jessica Eyster, Jared Hoffmaster and Alan Ives were appointed to the Workforce Development Board.