A years-long journey for Vicksburg officials was celebrated Monday, when a dedication and ceremonial ribbon cutting acknowledged the village’s new municipal building. The 25-minute program featured a number of dignitaries who commended village officials for using cash on hand to cover the $2.7 million it took to construct the 7,800-square-foot building. Village Manager Jim Mallery called the event “a historical …
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Pedestrian injured after being struck by car
A Constantine Township resident was seriously injured after being struck by a car last week on Constantine Road, north of Featherstone Road. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded around 10:30 p.m. Thursday to the location of the incident. Investigators said the victim was speaking to a motorist inside a car facing northbound in the southbound lane of Constantine Road. …
Read More »Hay destroyed in Nottawa fire
More than 200 bales of straw were destroyed in a fire last week in Nottawa Township. Centreville Fire Department officials said the agency received an alarm around 7 p.m. Thursday regarding the blaze alongside Schweitzer Road. The owner of the straw told authorities there were approximately 220 bales. Fire officials said nearly 200,000 gallons of water were necessary to extinguish …
Read More »Health advisory lifted for St. Joseph River south of TR
The city of Three Rivers, in consultation with the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency, has lifted the no-contact health advisory for the St. Joseph River. The advisory had been in effect for an area from the Broadway Street bridge to the South Constantine Street bridge. Municipal officials said residents can again use the St. Joseph River for recreational activities. Three …
Read More »Fall leaf pickup in Three Rivers
Three Rivers begins its fall leaf pickup today. Final collection dates by district are: Dec. 9, Third District; Dec. 11, Fourth District; Dec. 13, Second District; and Dec. 16, First District. City officials said leaves should be in the street and not in the yard. Brush, sod, bricks, rocks, trash or other materials should not be included. Municipal officials said …
Read More »Wanted felon arrested in Sturgis
A wanted felon was arrested last week by Sturgis Department of Public Safety. City officials said they had been attempting to locate the suspect and on Oct. 11, officers noticed activity at the suspect’s residence. After a period of surveillance, officers observed the suspect get into the passenger seat of a vehicle leaving the residence. Officers conducted a traffic stop …
Read More »Out and About – Week of October 21st
I’ve been quite lucky when it comes to staying healthy. We made it through the COVID pandemic and feel fortunate. We have kept current with our annual vaccinations and have always watched our diets. We have done all we can so as not to get sick. However, about a week ago, some sort of bug caught up with my wife …
Read More »Three arrested in Sturgis assault
A 19-year-old man was assaulted by three people last weekend at a party store in Sturgis. Sturgis Department of Public Safety officials said the incident occurred at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at a business on North Nottawa Street at Hatch Street. Investigators said officers found the victim suffering from cuts on his face as a result of the attack. Three people, …
Read More »Salvation Army Toy Shop looking for volunteers
Kalamazoo Salvation Army is hosting its annual Christmas Toy Shop in December and hopes to secure some help with the project. Oliver Knuth, volunteer coordinator with the agency, said slots are still available for toy sorting, toy shop set-up, toy shop table helper toy shop runner. Help is needed at the Salvation Army’s South Burdick Street location from Dec. 16 …
Read More »Community corrections and courts receive grant funding
St. Joseph County Community Corrections and 45th Circuit Court were recently awarded a combined amount of more than $450,000 in grant funding to support critical, problem-solving courts and community corrections programs. Melissa Bliss, community corrections director, said the grants were provided by the State Court Administrative Office and Michigan Department of Corrections. Funds will enable the courts and community corrections …
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