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The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners earlier this month approved a resolution accepting a DNR Trust Fund grant. The move covers $166,500 for acquisition of a 52-acre parcel, along the St. Joseph River in Fabius Township. The land owners provided $58,500 to fulfill the local-match obligation. The property is known as the Kettles Preserve. County officials said it is …

A Berrien County company has been approved to provide a maintenance program to St. Joseph County’s courthouse. During the board’s Aug. 7 meeting, commissioners agreed to an $8,800 annual contract with City Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning. Based in St. Joseph, the company will provide a customized professional maintenance program that will include an inventory of equipment and air-filter service. …

“In a world filled with inequality, crises and poverty, breastfeeding is the foundation of lifelong good health for babies and mothers,” is the slogan for World Breastfeeding Week 2018, recognizing the importance of breastfeeding to a baby’s future. To promote early breastfeeding success and breastfeeding outcomes, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency offers a variety of supports to families. Breastfeeding …

School used to start the day after Labor Day, but as far as when the school bell rings this year will depend on where you live. School has already started in parts of Indiana and Illinois. No matter when school starts for your children, it’s not too late to shop for those back-to-school clothes and supplies. The Stone House, located …

A 36-year-old Three Rivers woman is being held at the St. Joseph County jail after police say she attempted to flee from officers late Wednesday last week. Police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Melissa Jo Alvarado for a registration violation on U.S. 131 near U.S. 12 about 10 p.m. Alvarado drove north on U.S. 131 before her vehicle …

A 59-year-old man who attacked and cut a 38-year-old man last week in Centreville has been arrested. Around 5:30 p.m. Friday, St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies were called to Keystone Place, 505 E. Market St., after a man reportedly had been stabbed. Deputies arrived and found the man responsible for the assault. He was tased and arrested. The victim received minor …

A 25-year-old man from Clinton County died after the single-engine plane he was flying crashed over the weekend in Branch County’s Bethel Township, east of Bronson. State police said Phillip Ching, of Elsie, was crop dusting a field near Kosmerick and South Snow Prairie roads when the plane went down around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses told police the plane was …

The computer lab at Sturgis Missionary Church, which has hosted a once-a-week opportunity for computer help, will be temporarily closed until the fall, church officials said. The service, which was offered Friday mornings, assisted anyone who needed help applying for services, housing, online job applications or to print materials. Church officials said the public will be notified when the service …

A Dowagiac man was injured in a one-vehicle crash over the weekend in Cass County’s Marcellus Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 7:30 p.m. Saturday to investigate a personal-injury crash on Marcellus Highway. Investigators said Shawn Jones, 46, was traveling west on Marcellus Highway and lost control of his vehicle. It ran off the roadway and …

The 31st year of the Mendon Riverfest community festival is in the books and organizers are declaring the three-day celebration a success. Riverfest planning committee member Roger Cupp said attendance was strong, entertainment was solid and all other components of the festival appeared to be well received. Cupp said in his opinion, the event-ending fireworks display Saturday night was the …