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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 …

Here’s a look at April’s Fresh Food Distribution events in St. Joseph County. 4 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. Its address is 1320 S. Lakeview Ave. 4 o’clock April 14 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, east of Centreville on M-86. 3 p.m. April 15 at Railroad Park in Burr Oak. 10:30 a.m. April 16 at Gateway Village Apartments …

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 …

Former owners of a local business have been named Three Rivers’ “Citizens of the Year.” Bestowed by the Three Rivers Lions Club, the 2026 Bruce C. Snook Citizen of the Year Award will go to Jerry and Leslie Robbins. The couple owned and operated L.A.’s Coffee Café on West Michigan Avenue for nearly 26 years before retiring last fall. The …

A cultivation permit was awarded last month by members of the Constantine Village Council. During their March 16 meeting, municipal leaders OK’d the permit to Fawn River Cultivation. Company official John Babcock said Fawn River Cultivation currently has three Class C growing, processing and retail licenses. It also owns a processing center and three greenhouses, according to Babcock. The request …

The first of two Styrofoam recycling collections this year in Sturgis will be held this weekend. Polystyrene products include foam cups, to-go containers, egg cartons, ice chests, rinsed meat trays, and protective packaging often used in electronics shipping and other products labeled with a No. 6 recycling code. The collection takes place 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the city …

St. Joseph County United Way has established a catastrophic fund for the family of a 5-year-old boy who died last week as the result of an apparent drowning. Agency director Kelly Hostetler said the fund will help the family of Adam Clemens. She said 100 percent of all donations will be turned over to the family to help offset the …

Cass County residents are encouraged to support a federal grant being sought by county officials. The Cass County Board of Commissioners will stage a public hearing at 5 o’clock Thursday for citizens to comment on the county’s plan to seek $400,000 to support disaster-recovery efforts. The public hearing is a required step in the process to try to secure the …

Organizers of the annual cleanup at Lakeside Cemetery and South Colon Cemetery are asking for the public’s cooperation before work begins April 15. They ask that all gravesite decorations be removed in advance of the task. Work is expected to take place April 15 through the end of the month. Event organizers said they are not responsible for any decorations …