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St. Joseph County Veteran’s Affairs Department is eyeing a Three Rivers building as a temporary residence for former military members. During their Dec. 12 executive committee meeting, county commissioners were advised Veteran’s Affairs Director Stoney Summey is negotiating with owners of the former Twin County Probation Center, 308 S. Main St. The building once served as part of Immaculate Conception …

Troopers are investigating a one-car fatal crash in Calhoun County. The incident occurred over the weekend on Verona Road, east of 12 Mile Rd. The vehicle was discovered by a passer-by, off the south side of the road and into the trees. The vehicle’s lone occupant and driver was identified as Brady Pritchard 22, from Charlotte. He was pronounced dead …

Bronson Methodist Hospital is expanding healthcare services in Three Rivers with the opening of Bronson Imaging & Lab. The facility, located at 403 S. U.S. 131, opens today. Lab services such as blood draws, previously available at Bronson Primary Care Partners in Three Rivers, is moving to the new location. In addition to lab services, the site will offer imaging …

Camp Eberhart, a YMCA operation, has announced the release of its 2023 Christmas tree ornament. This year’s exclusive ornament features a rocket design and the wording “2023 YMCA Camp Eberhart.” Cost is $25 and includes shipping. Limited stock is available. Product can be purchased through the camp’s online store or by phoning the Fabius Township camp at 269-244-5125. Or email: …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last week signed a bill that would give dogs used in painful experiments, a chance at a happy life. “Teddy’s Law” was named after a beagle used in an unnecessary, one-year pesticide test contracted by Dow Agrosciences in Michigan. Following a Humane Society investigation into the laboratory, Teddy was released from the experiments. Teddy and beagles who …

St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman has announced the agency’s “Employees of the Month” award recipients for September. Road patrol deputies Kevin Penn and Travis Miller were acknowledged during an in-house ceremony Sept. 12. On Sept. 8, Penn and Miller seized ammunition and numerous guns during the execution of a search warrant at a residence. Their actions not only guaranteed …

St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald said voters now have the choice to cast their ballot in person at an early-voting site. The option is in addition to casting a ballot in person at the appropriate precinct on Election Day or through an absentee-ballot process. Oswald said the county’s cities and townships have entered an agreement to host early voting …

St. Joseph County commissioners were brought up to speed this week on a few major, county-backed projects. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, project manager Jennifer Sawyer provided updates on the Three Rivers satellite courthouse, the Centreville courthouse courts building and work at the St. Joseph County Jail. Regarding the satellite location, which will be used for the county’s Friend …

St. Joseph County officials acknowledged a growing homeless encampment in Three Rivers. During Tuesday’s executive committee meeting, commissioner Rick Shaffer said he has noticed a number of tents and improvised shelters in an area behind Auto Zone, near Walmart. The Auto Zone Shaffer referenced is on the west side of U.S. 131, just north of the Michigan Avenue intersection. Shaffer …

Nearly 200 people made a brave sacrifice to support Special Olympics earlier this week in Sturgis. Morgan Lovelace, a special education teacher at Sturgis Middle School, spearheaded the Polar Plunge. Many people and teams at Sturgis Public Schools helped raise donations and pledges to help Special Olympics. Lovelace said the goal was $10,000. Following the chilly endeavor on Tuesday, Lovelace …