St. Joseph County has a small allocation of funds for residents who need assistance with emergency home repairs, such as furnaces, water heaters, plumbing issues, roof replacement, electrical and sewer repairs, and well replacement. The money available is a zero-interest loan with no payment due until the house is sold, title transferred, or the owner/borrower no longer resides at the …
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COVID – Local health department issues Public Health Order
A Public Health Order addressing COVID-19 quarantine measures has been issued by the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency. The order details requirements for any individual who resides, attends school, or is employed within Branch, Hillsdale or St. Joseph counties, and who is notified that they are a COVID-19 close contact. Health officer Rebecca Burns said after consultation with the agency’s …
Read More »Police looking for owner of generator
State police troopers have recovered a generator. The item was found Saturday near the intersection of M-66 and Featherstone Road in Sherman Township. Anyone who may have had a generator stolen recently and can prove rightful ownership is asked to contact the state police post in Marshall, 269-558-0500.
Read More »Out and About – Week of September 6th
Next Sunday is Grandparents Day. If you are fortunate to have grandparents, please make sure you spend some time with them. Join them in a lively conversation. You’ll be surprised how much you might learn. Twenty years ago this month, the United States was brutally attacked by the Taliban. All Americans came together for the first time in many years. …
Read More »Rental rates discussed for COA apartments in TR
St. Joseph County Commission on Aging may be forced to raise monthly rent of its tenants at Rivers Enrichment Center in Three Rivers to cover an unexpected hike in utilities. COA director Pam Riley told commissioners during their executive committee meeting Wednesday that the cost for water and sewer services from the city of Three Rivers is expected to increase …
Read More »COA apartments discussed at county committee meeting
St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Executive Director Pam Riley brought up the issue of security deposits and a separate pet deposit during the county’s executive committee meeting Wednesday. Riley said both are on her radar in light of recent events. Riley said 14 residents have pets, which are limited to cats and dogs only. She said the COA facility …
Read More »Park Township larceny
Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny that occurred last month in Park Township. According to a department media release, the incident took place in the 57000 block of Silver Street between 6 p.m. Aug. 24 and 10 a.m. Aug. 25. Approximately 20 metric Craftsman wrenches, ranging in size from 9mm. to 17mm., and a 12-volt car battery, were …
Read More »Thursday night football
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Read More »Teddy
I am “Teddy”. I am so excited, I learned to sit on command in 15 minutes. I am three months old, a male husky mix. I get along with other dogs and kids. I don’t like cats. I need to learn not to jump on people. I will need my neuter surgery. Come see how handsome I am. My docket …
Read More »Woman’s Club Bridge Walk returns
A longstanding tradition in Three Rivers returns next week, as the Three Rivers Woman’s Club is offering its annual “Walk the Bridges of Three Rivers.” The 11th walk takes place 9 a.m. to noon Monday, with day-of registration available at Scidmore Park. There will also be a bake sale, and Mike King of the Weenie King hot dog stand will …
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