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Here’s the weekly update from Michigan Department of Transportation regarding its reconstruction of U.S. 131 in Three Rivers. Barring unforeseen circumstances, Coon Hollow Road was expected to reopen Saturday. Meanwhile, Broadway Road remains closed to eastbound traffic; motorists are asked to follow the posted detour route. Also, Broadway Road construction moves to the north side this week, MDOT officials said. …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident in Branch County. Troopers were called Wednesday to S&D Landscaping on Behnke Road in Coldwater in response to an activated alarm. Troopers arrived to find entry by a suspect had been made into the business. The suspect was captured on surveillance video attempting to steal a motorcycle. The suspect fled the …

A friend of mine passed away Monday, August 3. She passed in the most peaceful way and that was while she was sleeping. I don’t believe she was in any pain, and if she was, she rarely expressed it. I’d like to share a few memories of her with you, because I’m sure she was well known and loved by …

Officials with the St. Joseph County Road Commission said a major road project in Colon Township is complete. A roundabout at the intersection of Colon and Farrand roads has opened after work started a few months ago. John Lindsey, road commission managing director, said the roundabout has a 20-foot driving lane to accommodate agricultural equipment and a 12-foot truck apron. …

Two golf outings, both fundraisers for their respective organizations, have been announced. The St. Joseph County Conservation District will hold its annual scramble Sept. 12 at Green Valley Golf Course in Sturgis Township. Tee time is 9 a.m. and cost is $60 per person. Proceeds benefit programs such as river cleanup, a tree for every fourth-grade student in the county, …

A formerly unnamed drain starting in Three Rivers now has an identity thanks to Michigan Department of Transportation and a local county official. St. Joseph County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wenzel said considering the location of the drain, which flows southeast out of Three Rivers and empties into the St. Joseph River, there was no debate about choosing the name “Wildcat …

State police troopers are investigating multiple complaints involving two stolen vehicles and numerous larcenies from motor vehicles last weekend. Investigators said a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse were subsequently recovered. The incidents occurred late Friday or early Saturday. Both vehicles were seen early Saturday in Fabius and Lockport townships. Witnesses said they observed both vehicles stopping at …

The Constantine Downtown Development Authority has created a new grant program to offset costs of modifying existing, older buildings. DDA director Diana Lammott said older buildings sometimes require additional costs to make the space usable. Through the matching-grant program, the DDA will pay up to half the cost of a project, with the remainder coming from the building or business …

The Great Start Collaborative of St. Joseph County is offering a new class just for men. Dads, granddads and any other male caregivers are welcome to attend. The event, called “Conscious Discipline: The Guys Group,” will feature open discussion about parenting. The group will meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Sept. 3 and concluding Nov. 12. It’ll meet …

Members of the Constantine Village Council voted this week to approve the final draft of a proposed adult-use marijuana ordinance. Once completed, the draft will be submitted to county clerk Lindsay Oswald. The council has discussed details in the proposed ordinance since a decision in May to put recreational marijuana on the Nov. 3 ballot. Village manager Mark Honeysett said …