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Federal Emergency Management Agency in September announced changes to flood maps for St. Joseph County. As a result, the agency encouraged residents to view the new maps before they are finalized to make sure they are accurate. According to WMUK Public Radio, the period where feedback is accepted – known as an appeal period – runs through Dec. 25. According …

For the first time in at least eight years, St. Joseph County in 2024 experienced fewer than 500 deaths. The 497 deaths recorded last year were the fewest since 507 registered in 2019, according to Patrick Hansma, from Western Michigan University’s School of Medicine. Hansma presented the medical examiner’s 2024 report to St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. For …

A rubber fire last week in Elkhart County was extinguished only after more than a million gallons of water applied to the blaze. According to WSBT, 14 departments responded Thursday to Entech Inc., near Middlebury. Fire officials said hot, newly molded landscape edging – formed from recycled tires – likely touched off the fire. Foam was used to help extinguish …

City officials in Bronson have announced receiving a $2 million federal grant to improve the municipality’s wastewater-treatment plant. The funding is included in a $2.6 million infrastructure-improvement project within a government budget package. City officials said the grant will be used for numerous upgrades, including improvements to the return-activated sludge and waste-activated sludge pumps, the ferric-chloride feed system, grit and …

Cass County Board of Commissioners has secured a county administrator. Jennifer Rentfrow, an Edwardsburg resident, has served as interim county administrator but now has the post full time. In addition, she has served as the county’s finance director since May 2021, and will maintain that role. Rentfrow has 25 years of accounting experience and previously served on a number of …

Organizers behind Three Rivers Area Mentoring have declared the organization’s 2025 coat drive a success. About 180 area adults and children took part in the give-away, its 16th drive, which took place last week at First United Methodist Church. TRAM Executive Director Mary Yost said contributions of new or gently used coats, hats, gloves and other winter attire, were made …

The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF), would like to invite all pet owners to their Annual “Pet Pictures With Santa” fundraiser this coming Saturday, November 22. TSC, located just north of the intersection of US-131 and West Michigan Avenue, in Three Rivers will host this fundraiser from Noon until 3 P.M. The cost is only $10 for one pet, and $2 …

Frank Perez was recently re-appointed mayor of Sturgis. The decision by Sturgis City Commission members means Perez will serve a third term as head of St. Joseph County’s largest community. In addition, city commission members voted Jeff Mullins to the position of vice-mayor. According to published reports, Perez said he plans to focus on updating Sturgis’ city charter and taking …

Election inspectors in the city of Sturgis will receive a pay raise for fulfilling duties in future Election Day assignments. City officials last month approved an hourly increase from $11.50 to $14 for inspectors and from $13 to $15.50 for a chairperson. Clerk Ken Rhoades said three inspectors are required at each precinct, which are open for 13 hours any …

Workers at a Three Rivers free store said the business has re-opened under new ownership and after keeping sporadic hours in the wake of COVID. County Closet, located at 901 S. Main St., offers free clothing, shoes, toiletries, toys and a number of other items. Overseen by the not-for-profit organization Homeless Outreach Practiced Everyday, County Closet staged an open house …