Three Rivers police investigators are looking into an incident involving a report of gunshots. Officers responded shortly after 3 a.m. Monday to the 1200 block of Lockport Drive. Upon arrival, officers found an apartment had been shot at several times. Authorities said residents of the apartment were unharmed. Evidence was collected from the scene, with the assistance of the St. …
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Traffic stop leads to arrest
A 25-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested on a drug-related offense last week. Three Rivers officers observed the driver of a vehicle commit a violation at 8:25 p.m. Friday in the 1200 block of West Michigan Avenue. Officers attempted to take him into custody for misdemeanor license and registration violations. During a routine search of the man, officers said he …
Read More »High speed chase ends in crash and arrest
A Constantine man was arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed chase last week in Florence Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies attempted to pull over a motorist for speeding around 12:30 a.m. Thursday on Mintdale Road, near the intersection of Lutz Road. The driver refused to stop and sped away from pursuing deputies, Lillywhite said, adding that speeds reached …
Read More »Shipshewana Flea Market extends season
Shipshewana Flea Market is extending its 2020 season with “Fall Bonus Days” and will be open every Tuesday and Wednesday through Oct. 14. Michael Christner, Shipshewana Flea Market Director, said the added dates will feature giveaways, special activities and vendors offering items from plants and produce, to décor and all things fall. The outdoor, open-air market is ideal for shopping, …
Read More »Police arrest woman following stabbing
A Three Rivers man was found stabbed earlier this week in the 400 block of Ninth Street in Three Rivers. Officers responded at 12:15 a.m. Sunday to an open 9-1-1 call. The only information was a male subject who said he had lost a significant amount of blood. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a female who they said was …
Read More »Police investigate Union City crash
Investigators said a medical issue likely caused a single-vehicle accident last week in the community of Union City. Michigan State Police troopers were advised of a crash on West High Street, near Broadway Street, Wednesday. The sole occupant of the vehicle was 55-year-old Timothy Gartley. His community of residence was not indicated in a department media release. Further information was …
Read More »Items stolen from Fabius Township barn
A breaking-and-entering incident in Fabius Township is being investigated by Michigan State Police troopers. The incident occurred between 8 p.m. Aug. 21 and 7:30 a.m. Aug. 22 in the 56000 block of Cowling Road. Authorities said suspects broke into a storage barn and stole a John Deere zero-turn mower with a roll bar, and a John Deere utility cart.
Read More »2020 US Census update
Here’s an update on St. Joseph County’s return rate regarding the 2020 U.S. Census. Laura Brott, collaborative coordinator for the St. Joseph County Human Services Commission, said 67.3 percent of households in St. Joseph County have responded. The deadline for when households can respond to the Census has been shortened to Sept. 30. Brott urges St. Joseph County residents to …
Read More »Out and About – Week of August 31st
I’ve written on this topic more than once, but the situation is getting worse, so I must vent a bit once more. I’m sure there are many of you who feel the same as I do about television viewing. To unwind and be entertained, our television is turned on for about six hours a day. I’ve done a bit of …
Read More »MDOT update on US 131 project
Here’s the weekly U.S. 131 construction update from Michigan Department of Transportation. Agency officials plan to implement Stage 6 traffic pattern this week. That means two-way traffic will use the newly created northbound lane while work continues on rebuilding the southbound lane. Some utility relocation work will remain ongoing throughout the project. Meanwhile, Millard Road will continue to be closed …
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