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St. Joseph County Grange Fair officials announced last week Regina Schinker has been hired as manager of the Centreville-based operation. A Mendon Township resident and lifelong St. Joseph County resident, Schinker brings deep community roots, strong leadership experience and a lifelong passion for the fair to the role, according to Keith Bower, fair board president. Schinker’s great-grandparents, Lloyd and Edith …

Constantine village officials announced that the goal of a new fire station took one step closer to reality last week. Demolition started Wednesday on the former D&S Market building, at 175 N. Washington St. The property is the location of the future Constantine Fire Department. Municipal officials said the one-time business has more recently turned into an eyesore, with peeling …

A road-improvement project in St. Joseph County starts today. Michigan Department of Transportation’s Nick Schirripa said 1.1 miles of M-86 in Nottawa Township will be repaved from Nottawa Street in Centreville east to Shimmel Road. Work will be performed by Lakeland Asphalt Corp. The Nottawa Township project is one of three MDOT jobs starting today. The others are 3.6 miles …

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 …