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Michigan will begin issuing coronavirus vaccines to seniors and front-line workers such as teachers and police next week, state officials said Wednesday while announcing accelerated access for people who are at least 65 years old. The state had planned to next immunize people 75 and older and essential workers including first responders, prison guards and child care providers. But residents …

A Centreville resident has been named executive director of the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging. During Tuesday’s county commission meeting, St. Joseph County Administrator Teresa Doehring announced the hiring of Pam Riley. Riley, whose first day on the job was Monday, replaces Tim Stoll. Stoll resigned in November to oversee Thurston Woods in Sturgis. The 49-year-old Riley was hired …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners will see its leadership remain steady in 2021. Commissioners approved Dennis Allen, 61, to continue serving as chair of the five-member board. Allen, a Centreville resident who represents Florence, Lockport, Nottawa and Sherman townships, will oversee the board for the fourth consecutive year. Meanwhile, Kathy Pangle, starting her fifth year as a county commissioner, …

Sturgis officers arrested a Leonidas man after he led authorities on a vehicle pursuit earlier this week. Sturgis Director of Public Safety Ryan Banaszak said officers attempted to stop a vehicle around 4 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of Laura Drive after confirming the vehicle was reported stolen. The suspect continued eastbound into Branch County before eventually losing control …

St. Joseph County commissioners on Tuesday renewed their agreement with county grant writer James Hissong. A contracted employee, Hissong will be paid $35,100 by the county this year after netting a $100 raise. The agreement was extended through 2021. County administrator Teresa Doehring and commissioners praised Hissong for the quality of work he has performed the past five years. He …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the thefts of catalytic converters from two vehicles in White Pigeon Township. The vehicles were parked in the 18000 block of U.S. 12. The convertors were taken Monday from trucks belonging to Robert Henry Corporation, of South Bend.

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic hits a bright note today, as American Airlines returns to the airport. American had pulled its schedule for October, November and December in an effort to navigate the impacts of COVID-19 on flight operations. Airport director Craig Williams said AZO welcomes American’s return to Kalamazoo and the access it provides to …

Sturgis Township officials are preparing for a road-improvement plan. Stubey Road north of U.S. 12 is tentatively set for repaving this year, an undertaking recently approved by township officials. The project will involve Stubey Road north of U.S. 12, while township officials tabled a portion of the same road from Fawn River Road to the Indiana state line. Supervisor George …

A former Three Rivers teacher and his family escaped a fire last week, and now a GoFundMe site has been set up to help their recovery. Joel Moore, former choir teacher at Three Rivers High School, along with his wife and their three school-aged children, safely escaped a fire that destroyed their Three Rivers home Thursday. A relative of the …

A 20-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested after leading authorities on a pursuit last week in Park Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies attempted to stop a speeding vehicle shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday on U.S. 131 at Michigan Avenue. The suspect fled from deputies and was pursued into the city of Three Rivers. The suspect then abandoned his vehicle …