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Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services officials announced the agency now owns its emergency shelter, Hillmann House. Since launching the emergency shelter in 1986, DASAS leased the building from the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers for a nominal fee of $1 per year. Executive director Krista DeBoer said the church’s act of generosity empowers DASAS to take ownership of its …

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a catalytic converter larceny. The item was stolen off of a bus parked in the 17000 block of South River Road in Lockport Township. The theft is believed to have occurred between Nov. 15 and 29, authorities said.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that her administration may extend portions of a three-week partial shutdown of schools and businesses next week because of the “sheer volume” of coronavirus cases in Michigan. The Democratic governor said no decision had been made, but that hospitals can’t be overrun with COVID-19 patients. Although the infection curve has leveled off, it is a …

Meet Prince!!! Prince is a super good looking one year old male. He is very laid back and really enjoys being by people. He’s friendly, loving and very handsome! Prince has not been neutered yet.  Call to make an appointment to see Prince at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal …

St. Joseph County officials formally said goodbye and good luck to their soon-to-be-retired finance director. A resolution honoring Judie Ratering was read and subsequently approved by the five-member board of commissioners during their meeting Tuesday. Read by commissioner Ken Malone, the resolution acknowledged Ratering’s nine years as finance director and 11 years previously as a treasurer’s department employee. Board chairman …

Members of the Sturgis American Legion Post 73 took time over Thanksgiving to assemble meals for the Sturgis community. Legion volunteers put together and handed out almost 100 single-serving Thanksgiving meals that included turkey, potatoes, gravy, a vegetable and stuffing. Members spent Tuesday through Thursday shopping, cooking, carving and serving. Legion members who assisted were Harold Melvin, Tom Clewley, Jim …

St. Joseph County commissioners this week approved several nominations and appointments to various boards and commissions in advance of new terms starting in 2021. They are: *Animal Control Advisory Board: Lori Lammon, Suzanne Lee and Dan Czajkowski, three-year terms. *Board of Public Works: Robert Horton, three years. *Building Authority Board: Kathy Humphreys, term expires in August. *Central Dispatch Policy Board: …

Here’s a reminder that Covered Bridge Healthcare is offering free flu shots at its Centreville office, 658 E. Main St. The agency said drop-ins are welcome but an advance phone call would be preferred. No insurance is required and for people who do have insurance, it will not be billed. Covered Bridge Healthcare can be reached at 467-3228.

Bars and restaurants lost a challenge Wednesday to Michigan’s ban on indoor dining and immediately warned about business failures and deep job losses if the restriction linked to the coronavirus is extended past next week. U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney turned down a request for an injunction with seven days left in the three-week ban. It was ordered in mid-November …

President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer urged Michigan Republican activists on Wednesday to pressure, even threaten, the GOP-controlled Legislature to “step up” and award the state’s 16 electoral votes to Trump despite Democrat Joe Biden’s 154,000-vote victory. Rudy Giuliani made baseless claims of “massive fraud, all over the country,” before testifying to a Republican-led legislative committee. Just a day before, Attorney …