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In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, St. Joseph County Central Dispatch Director Stacey Bower has shared a resolution from the state’s 9-1-1 Committee. This week serves as an opportunity to highlight and honor the critical role of 9-1-1 telecommunicators, often referred to as the “first, first responders.” Bower said these professionals are the calm, steady voice on the …

I’d like to take a moment and share a personal experience, and thank some great people for taking care of me during a time when I needed a little special attention. On Tuesday, April 7, I had just finished my “Heart Healthy” session at the Beacon Wellness Pavilion in Three Rivers. This group meets twice a week and we work …

Sturgis Neighborhood Program representatives wish to remind Sturgis residents that help may be available for home repairs. Agency director Kathryn Myers said funds to help cover costs associated with a new furnace, windows, roof, siding, plumbing repairs and electrical needs are available thanks to a grant from Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s “MI Neighborhood” program. Owner-occupied homes qualify and potential …

A situation between law-enforcement officials and a wanted felon was resolved earlier this week following a two-hour negotiation process. According to a media release from the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, a search warrant was executed at a Centreville apartment. Officers were attempting to locate a man with multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants. Authorities said the man had been evading law enforcement …

Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Chad Brady said the district this week installed two, new displays showing the names of graduates who have served in the military. The display features the graduate’s name, year of graduation and military branch in which they served. Brady said names were submitted to the district last fall in advance of setting up the permanent display. …

Three Rivers Department of Public Services officials said the city’s twice-a-year hydrant flushing begins later this month. Department director Amy Roth said the process will start April 20 and continue through May 25. Roth said the procedure will take place 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Due to many variables, Roth said the department is not able to determine the exact date crews will be in …

Constantine municipal officials have reported details related to a recent wastewater spill. According to a village-issued media release, the overflow was reported around 4 p.m. Friday at its waste-treatment facility. The situation was corrected about 20 minutes later. It was determined the episode was associated with a malfunction involving the facility’s influent-control gates. Village officials said the overflow was contained …

St. Joseph County Grange Fair manager Christina Yunker has issued a statement regarding her decision to step down after her contract expires next month. The 48-year-old Sturgis Township resident said her decision follows careful evaluation of the fair’s organizational direction and leadership environment, and reflects her commitment to maintaining professional standards, healthy workplace practices and clear operational expectations. Yunker said …

The city of Sturgis is in the midst of its annual spring brush-and-leaf pick up. Department of Public Services workers started the task Monday on the city’s north side. Crews will work their way south and make only one pass through the community. Sturgis officials said weather conditions and an unpredictable amount of material make it difficult to adhere to …

Indiana Michigan Power last week announced updates to temporary relief measures implemented for customers affected by recent tornadoes in Three Rivers. Mona Livingston, I&M’s customer services manager, said waived late fees, and waived disconnect and reconnect fees are relief measures that will remain in place through May 31. The moratorium on disconnects that was put into place following the March …