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St. Joseph County Road Commission Board Chairman Eric Shafer said more than 23 miles of new road surface was applied in the 2024 calendar year. Presenting the agency’s annual report to St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners during their monthly meeting Tuesday, Shafer said the road commission’s primary road project last year was the reconstruction of North Angling and Butler …

A number appointments were made by St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners during their monthly meeting Tuesday. Five people were named to the Workforce Development Board for Michigan Works Southwest. Karen Marcath is a new appointee and will serve a term that expires Sept. 30, 2026. Ross Daniels is also new to the board. His term will run through September …

South Douglas Avenue continued – Block 700 to end Between Hill and Swartz Streets in 1954, #717 William Roberts, wife Thelma ch: James, Clarence, Jack, John, William Jr. and The Bill Robert’s Excavating, Grading, Gravel & Building Moving Co.  1968 lists #703 Frank Bogash (partner Savery & Bogash – Firestone Dealer Store), wife Jean. #709 Robert Hradsky (Armstrong Machine Works), …

Glen Oaks Community College has named Matthew Graham as its new director of housing operations, where he will lead all aspects of campus housing, including staff supervision, budgeting, student development programming and residence life services. Graham brings nearly two decades of experience in student housing and campus life to his new role. His appointment supports the college’s commitment to providing …

St. Joseph County United Way has created a Family Catastrophic Fund in support of the family of a Three Rivers woman. Agency officials said the fund, managed by the Three Rivers High School cross-country team, will assist the children of Beatrice Jones-Taylor. The 36-year-old Three Rivers woman died last week when the vehicle she was driving was struck by a …

A St. Joseph County Transportation Authority driver was killed last week in a two-vehicle crash east of Mendon. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Zachary Zuk said emergency crews were called shortly before 2 p.m. Friday to the intersection of M-60 and M-66, just north of the St. Joseph River in Mendon Township. Investigators said a CTA van driven …

A Sturgis Township woman will be sentenced next week following a plea deal in a case involving the death of her 2-year-old child. St. Joseph County court officials said Paige Bohne, 21, recently pled no contest to charges of first-degree child abuse and assault with intent to do bodily harm. As a result of the plea deal, charges of murder …

A brief reminder about the upcoming open house at the American Legion this Saturday, August 23. The open house will run from noon until 4 PM and will include a demonstration by the Post Honor Guard, an opportunity to tour the Legion, get some interesting information on the Legion, plus hot dogs and brats, and something to drink. The bar …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is hoping security footage might provide a clue into the circumstances surrounding a Lockport Township man. Deputies were called Tuesday to the 17000 block of South River Road regarding an unresponsive individual. Authorities decided the situation required further investigation to determine whether foul play was involved. Sheriff’s officials said the victim, whose name is being …

Colon Township Supervisor Sandy Jackson said Palmer Lake Beach is now open for swimming. She cautioned of a few situations to be aware of, however. First, the pavilion is not yet ready for use. In addition, fencing around the property is not yet completed. Jackson said anyone who chooses to swim does so at their own risk.