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March’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by one-tenth of a percent from February. Figures from the monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget show St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate fell from 4.2 percent in February to 4.1 percent in March. The county’s March rate from a year earlier was 4.4 percent. In addition, …

State Rep. Steve Carra will face a challenge from two candidates in the August primary for the 36th House District seat. With the filing deadline passing last week, Carra is seeking a third and final two-year term. Carra lists a Three Rivers apartment as his primary address. Meanwhile, Burr Oak Township resident Michael Malmborg and Sturgis’ Frank Perez have filed …

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters recently issued a media release centering on the United States Postal Service. He called the agency “absolutely critical” to the country and noted there are serious consequences if the service is disrupted. Peters said USPS is making significant changes to its processing and distribution network in several locations, including Michigan. He said the Upper Peninsula is …

If you are a fan of Jeopardy and enjoy participating in trivia games, here are some interesting facts about the Great Lakes you might want to jot down and remember for your next trivia gathering: Despite its massive size, Lake Superior is an extremely young formation by Earth’s standards. It’s only 10,000 years old. Lake Erie is the fourth-largest Great …

Strong winds proved to be a nemesis to firefighters attempting to extinguish a blaze at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds Saturday, according to Centreville Fire Chief Dave Miracle. One merchant barn, Building 42, was destroyed and two additional suffered exterior damage, he said. Central dispatch alerted Centreville Fire at 4:11 p.m. Miracle said he noticed flames on the roof and …

St. Joseph County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lindsay Oswald has opted to not seek re-election to a third, four-year term. Oswald, 44, said she withdrew her candidacy Thursday, leaving Mendon Township’s Gina Everson as the only Republican candidate for the position in the Aug. 7 primary election. Oswald succeeded 45-year county employee Pattie Bender as county clerk in June 2015. In …

Sturgis Mayor Frank Perez announced this week he is running for state representative. At the end of Wednesday’s meeting, Perez said he is running for state representative in the 36th District, which covers all of St. Joseph County and a portion of Cass County. The incumbent is Steve Carra. Perez said his decision to run has been part of an …

St. Joseph County United Way is making final arrangements for its annual golf outing fundraiser. The May 10 scramble features a shotgun start. Cost is $300 per foursome or $75 individually. It will be held at St. Joe Valley Golf Course. In addition to 18 holes of golf, the outing includes lunch, awards and a chance for $10,000 with a …

The 1922 City Directory shows 5 homes on North Andrews Street which runs south from the mill pond on the Rock(y) River to North Street (now West Michigan Avenue) with #112 vacant, #115 John Reiling, #118 Herbert Smith, #119 Arthur Wing, #123 Oscar Pierson. The 1968 Directory shows #108 Marguerite Cleland, #112 James and Jeffery Crabtree, #115 Harvey Ash, #118 …

They dropped a bunch of treats in with these balls!   I hope I can find them.  I am “Pumpkin”.   I think I am a Belgian Malinois, about a year old, female.  I am housetrained and I get along with other dogs.  I am a bit skittish with some people until I get to know them.  My hobbies are playing outside and using my squeaky toys!  …