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March’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by two-tenths of a percent from February. Figures from the monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget show St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate fell from 4.5 percent in February to 4.3 percent in March. Its rate in March 2025 was 5.2 percent. Meanwhile, Cass County also experienced …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is asking for the public’s financial support of its annual “Bird-a-Thon” event, taking place this weekend in Berrien County. Organizers said the event is comprised of a five-person team whose members will document every species of birds they see over a 19-hour period, ending at 7 p.m. Saturday. The sightings are being done by a team …

Southwestern Michigan College recently introduced its ninth president. Klint Pleasant has 28 years of experience in higher education, ranging from enrollment management and athletics, to student retention and community relations. He most recently served as senior vice-president of Oakland County-based Rochester Christian University. Pleasant addressed an audience April 24 at a reception hosted by Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce.

St. Joseph County United Way officials have issued a reminder that the deadline to purchase tickets for its 50/50 drawing is coming to a close. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. They can be purchased over the phone by calling 467-9099, or through the United Way’s website: sjcuf.com. The drawing takes place May 21 in Sturgis.

A 33-year-old Battle Creek man was sentenced up to five years in prison for his role in the 2024 death of a 2-year-old Sturgis Township child. Frederick Nelson, boyfriend of Paige Bohne, was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to the common-law offense of accessory after the fact in the suffocation death of Octavia Bohne. St. Joseph County Probate Judge Kevin …

Glen Oaks Community College and the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation announced that Richard Wedemeyer has established the Wedemeyer Student Support Fund. Wedemeyer kick-started the foundation with a $100,000 endowed gift to help students facing unexpected financial hardships remain enrolled and continue their education. Annual distributions from the endowed fund will provide financial assistance for essential expenses not covered by …

Here’s a traffic advisory for anyone planning to drive in Kalamazoo County. Starting this week, there will be significant traffic-pattern changes and delays on South Sprinkle Road from S Avenue north to Zylman Avenue in Portage. First, Sprinkle Road will be closed to northbound traffic between the two roadways. That stretch will be a one-way route for southbound traffic. Also, …

Here’s a look at May’s Fresh Food Distribution events in St. Joseph County. 4 o’clock Tuesday at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, east of Centreville on M-86. 4 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. Its address is 1320 S. Lakeview Ave. 9 in the morning Saturday at the Huss Project, on 8th Street in Three Rivers. 3:30 May 19 at …

It’s still a month away, but this is something you’ll want to mark down on your kitchen calendar, especially if you are into Pickleball. The Three Rivers Promise will hold a Pickleball Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, from 8 AM until 5 PM. It will be held at Armstrong Park on North Main Street in Three Rivers. Here are …

St. Joseph County was one of six recipients statewide to receive funding through the Michigan Horse Racing Advisory Commission and its annual Equine Grant program. The St. Joseph County Grange Fair was awarded $21,600 for track maintenance. The Equine Grant Program, established by the Horse Racing Law of 1995 and supported by the HRAC, provides grant funding to support the promotion …