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Thursday’s collection of household hazardous waste and electronics recycling was labeled “average” by event organizers. Pat Kulikowski, St. Joseph County Solid Waste Committee secretary, said the four-hour collection at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds got off to a strong start then slowed considerably around the halfway point. Initial figures show 8,000 pounds of household hazardous waste was collected, while about …

The Michigan Department of Transportation’s Chris Jacobs has issued the agency’s first update regarding the second phase of U.S. 131 construction. Work, which started April 15, is concentrated to an area that includes the village of Schoolcraft and an area north to Shaver Road. According to Jacobs, southbound lane closures and a detour are in place at the north end …

A longstanding tradition returns to St. Joseph County this weekend, as the 61st Mendon Dust-Off old-car show will take place Sunday. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mendon High School. Sponsored by the Three Rivers Classic & Antique Restorers Club, the Dust-Off is unanimously acknowledged by car aficionados as the official start to car-show season …

The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce has teamed with the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce to present a St. Joseph County Political Forum. The two-night event will feature candidates for a number of local races. The first, which will start at 5 p.m. May 29th, will showcase the two contestants for drain commissioner followed by candidates for the five-person …

A suspect accused of breaking into two Mendon homes was identified Tuesday, according to the Mendon Police Department. WWMT is reporting that although the suspect’s name is not being disclosed due to an active investigation, the 46-year-old Three Rivers man allegedly broke into a home on East Main Street around 3:30 a.m. Monday. He ran away, however, before deputies arrived. …

The Sturgis Department of Public Works crews will pick up brush throughout town starting on Monday, May 6th. Personnel will begin the pickup on the north side of the city and work their way south, making only one pass through, city officials said. Weather conditions and varying amounts of brush make it difficult to adhere to a strict schedule. It …

The White Pigeon Township Library has announced the line-up of its 2024 Summertime Tunes Music Series. The four-event series will start on July 3rd, when The Whateverly Brothers will feature a variety of classic, acoustic jams. On July 13th, the Brenda Loomis Band will perform at White Pigeon High School in advance of White Pigeon Days fireworks. Tony Fields, who …

The Camp Eberhart Alumni Association is sponsoring a golf outing next month. The fundraiser will be on June 7th at Pine View Golf Club. The event is a part of the Camp Eberhart Alumni Association’s reunion weekend. Proceeds from the outing go toward the association’s goal of raising $50,000 for camp scholarships to help children whose families need a financial …

The Climate Prediction Center has released the latest extended weather outlook.  May is heavily favored to be mild with 50 to 60% chances of warmer than normal temperatures. As we continue to transition out of an El Nino pattern and into La Nina, we expect periods of rainy weather to continue this month, although there are equal chances for below, …

Centreville Fire Chief Dave Miracle has determined wind was a factor in the cause of a fire last weekend at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. Miracle said he returned to the fairgrounds Monday to further investigate the situation. He determined the source of the blaze centered on a powerline coming from a nearby pole to the weather head on Building …