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White Pigeon Township Library kicks off a popular, four-week program this evening. The first “Summertime Tunes” performance of 2025 features the Kevin Wolff Band, whose musical genre is considered high-energy country/western. The two-hour performance starts at 6 o’clock at Wade Park. Potential participants are advised to bring a lawn chair. Event organizers said a food truck will be on site. …

St. Joseph County United Way is issuing a call-out for golfers and sponsors for its annual golf outing. The fundraiser features a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Aug. 1 at Sauganash Country Club. Cost is $75 per person, $300 per foursome. Participants will receive lunch and prizes at the clubhouse. Hole sponsorship is $100. Sponsorship and registration can be done …

St. Joseph County Diaper Bank has announced a trio of upcoming events in Three Rivers. The monthly distributions are July 30, Aug. 20, and Sept. 10 at the Huss Project, 1008 8th St. The three-hour events start at noon. There is no age restriction, though diapers will be offered in sizes newborn to size 6. Wipes will also be available. …

A popular Colon Township business is being taken to court by local leaders over allegations of zoning violations. WWMT reported that the issue centers on Farrand Hall, a rural venue for communal dining events on the grounds of the historic Farrand Homestead. Colon Township officials said its owners, James Gray and Jacob Hagan, are not following approved uses and not …

Constantine Village Council members recently received an update on the municipality’s new wastewater treatment plant. Joseph Benjamin, an engineer at Fleis & VandenBrink, provided council members more than 40 before-and-after photos of the refurbished plant, which was last in use in the early 1990s. Constantine has since pumped its effluent to the Three Rivers treatment plant. Benjamin said the Constantine …

Chad Spence said his first six months as St. Joseph County sheriff have involved a considerable amount of housework. Spence hit the milestone last week, half a year after he stepped into the role of St. Joseph County’s highest elected law-enforcement position. Spence, who turns 52 next month, said there was no time to enjoy the proverbial “honeymoon period.” Spence …

Constantine Village Council members recently passed a resolution leading to the development of a new fire station. During their June meeting, council members OK’d the resolution, which will allow the newly formed Building Authority to issue bonds up to $2.5 million. The new station is planned to be built at 175 N. Washington St. Congressman Tim Walberg has offered a …

After taking the week off last week, “Meet Up and Eat Up” resumes countywide, but starts winding down as summer vacation concludes. The free program is for people through 18 years of age and adult special-needs students up to 26 years. Days, times and locations are as follows: Burr Oak Community Schools, 11 a.m. to 12:15 Monday through Friday at …

A kayaker on the Fawn River who was reported missing last week was eventually found. Sheriff Chad Spence said authorities were notified about the situation around 7 o’clock Wednesday night. A multi-agency search effort led to the eventual discovery of the person. A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched, involving multiple agencies, including Indiana Department of Natural Resources, White …

Sturgis City Commission members recently approved the 2025 millage rate for general operations and street/sidewalk improvements. The rate for general operations was set at 11.08 mills, which will generate more than $3.4 million a year. Meanwhile, the rate for street/sidewalk improvements was set at 2.9667, amounting to almost $945,000 annually. City clerk Ken Rhodes said the rates are slightly less …