Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the date and next location in its 2025 “Discover the Treasures” series. This year’s event will have a race theme, as it will be held Aug. 24 at Russell’s M-40 Speedway in Jones. Tickets are $25, and include entry and two drink tickets. Chamber director Christy Trammell said the event will feature …
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Water Fest tickets on sale
Organizers of the 2025 Three Rivers Water Festival said wristbands and tickets for rides at next month’s event are now on sale. Tickets for the rides, provided by Anderson Midway, can also be purchased via an e-ticket. Online ticket and wristband sales can be done through a QR code available through the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce website: trchamber.com. …
Read More »Search warrant leads to arrest
A 35-year-old man was arrested earlier this week for drug-related offenses in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies executed a search warrant Tuesday at a residence in the 18000 block of Brownsville Street. Roach said deputies found stolen property, methamphetamine, methamphetamine paraphernalia, and a firearm during their search inside and outside the residence. The suspect faces charges …
Read More »County commission makes panel appointments
A number of appointments were made to various panels during Tuesday’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting. First, Joshua Shook was hired as the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator. He replaces Erin Goff, who has taken on the role of administrative assistant to county administrator Teresa Cupp. Next, Shook, Andrew Goldberger and Sam Smallcombe were appointed to the Local Emergency …
Read More »May collection brought in tires, electronics and more for recycling
Here’s a follow-up from the recent twice-a-year collection of household hazardous waste and electronics recycling. The event, which took place May 6 at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, netted more than one full semi trailer load of tires. A second trailer was brought into service and was filled about one-quarter of the way. In all, more than 800 passenger tires …
Read More »South Michigan Food Bank offering meal kits
South Michigan Food Bank is introducing St. Joseph County Mobile Markets. Offered the first Wednesday of the month beginning in June, St. Joseph County Mobile Markets features meal kits and fresh produce. Pick up dates are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1 at Radiant Life Church, 907 Nottawa St., Sturgis. …
Read More »State police arrests woman on drug charges
A woman was arrested after troopers discovered more than 2,000 grams of heroin and fentanyl in her vehicle during a traffic stop last weekend in Branch County, according to Michigan State Police. WOOD-TV said a traffic stop was made Saturday on Interstate 69 near State Road. Troopers clocked the driver’s car going 97 miles per hour in a 70 miles-per-hour …
Read More »New Covered Bridge signs warn of bridge restrictions
St. Joseph County Road Commission has taken a not-so-subtle approach to remind motorists about height and weight restrictions on Langley Covered Bridge. The agency earlier this month introduced a number of hard-to-miss signs planted along routes north and south of the county icon. They not only include a picture of the bridge, but also serve as a reminder the 7-foot, …
Read More »Branch County man arrested after fleeing Sheriff’s deputies
A Branch County man – also a wanted felon – was arrested after he eluded authorities numerous times last week. Branch County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called to a residence May 14 in response to a domestic disturbance related to the suspect and his girlfriend. The suspect, Juston Malone, left the scene in a vehicle and was not taken …
Read More »Colon man arrested on multiple charges
A Colon Township man who St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department labeled dangerous and violent was arrested last week. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were requested at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Dallas and First streets in the village of Colon. The report to deputies indicated the suspect was making threats to residents in the area. The county’s Special …
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