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A campaign focusing on drunken driving kicks off this week in St. Joseph County. In partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department will have specially designated patrols on the roads starting Wednesday through Jan. 1. Deputies will focus their attention on reckless and potentially impaired or drugged motorists. The effort is a part of …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has announced it has free prophylactics available as part of its “Wear One” campaign. Agency officials said the goal is to reduce sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies. The product is available in restrooms at CHA locations. Meanwhile, the tri-county agency is still offering over-the-counter oral contraception and emergency contraception at all three of its …

In the late 1920’s / early 1930’s, many streets in our city were renamed as Canada (3rd Ward), Lockport (2nd Ward), Brooklyn (4th Ward) and the Village of Three Rivers (1st Ward) had come together to become the City of Three Rivers. West Michigan Avenue had been known as First North.   Streets parallel to the north also were numbered 2nd, …

White Pigeon Township Library officials celebrated a major achievement Saturday with the unveiling of the agency’s new Bookmobile. Director Perri Saunders said OVIE, a truck-and-trailer tandem, will be put into use later in 2025. In the meantime, the public had a chance to step into the trailer and take a look at what took a two-year fundraising effort to secure. …

Constantine municipal officials have set a date to conduct a public hearing related to an Industrial Tax-Exemption certificate. Village council members recently set Jan. 6 as the date to entertain a request from Dairy Distillery Alliance. If approved, the certificate would allow the facility exemption from real and/or personal property taxes for up to 12 years. However, it would still …

A group of third-grade students from Colon Elementary has assisted with an outdoor project spearheaded by the St. Joseph County Pheasants Forever chapter. Principal Jill Braman said 34 students aided with hand-seeding a half-acre pollinator plot. The area covered is a part of the high school’s John VanWinkle Cross Country course. They were aided by five Pheasants Forever members, including …

The season’s final leaf collection in Three Rivers begins this week. Today, crews from the city’s Department of Public Services will start in the Third District. They will move on the First District Wednesday before working in Fourth District on Friday. The final stop will be Dec. 16 in the city’s Second District. Leaves should be placed in the street …

I was supposed to have Heart By-Pass surgery on December 4, but due to insurance complications, my surgery has been postponed until the issue can be resolved. Please enjoy the prepared columns for the rest of the year. I want to thank you all for your prayers. I am truly blessed. Here are some great truths about growing old: Growing …

St. Joseph County United Way is nearing the end of its annual holiday promotion known as “Grinching Time.” Agency officials described “Grinching” as the act of eagerly giving to those in need. The focus is on low-income families, especially those with children who may not otherwise receive Christmas presents this year. United Way officials have set a goal of collecting …

Department of Health and Human Services of St. Joseph and Cass counties is seeking any agency, church, organization or person willing to adopt a family for Christmas. Interested parties are asked to contact Darcy Borden, social service specialist, by phoning 269-303-4226.