Residents express support for county parks in wake of Yunker’s divestment comments
Yunker: ‘I will not be discussing this topic’ By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Controversial comments made by a St. Joseph County commissioner in April prompted a full house – and even standing room – at last week’s St. Joseph…
Multiple chip seal projects in St. Joseph, Cass counties begin today
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A number of chip seal projects in St. Joseph and Cass counties begin today, and could affect commutes for the summer. In St. Joseph County, Business Route U.S. 131 from the north intersection with U.S. 131…
County commission rejects, then later approves, county’s operating millages
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — For about an hour Tuesday, St. Joseph County was on track to collect zero property tax revenue this summer for its governmental operations. However, a last-second change of vote saved the county’s operating millage…
Man found guilty in St. Joseph County of criminal sexual conduct
CENTREVILLE — A 69-year-old man was convicted by a St. Joseph County jury Friday of three counts of criminal sexual conduct. Geral Whitney of Harrison, Mich., was originally charged in 2023 with allegedly sexually assaulting a relative 20 years ago.…
Suspect arrested in Colon for threats to residents, second arrested for attempting to disarm cop
COLON — St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies arrested a person on Wednesday that police claim was “dangerous and violent” and was making threats to Colon residents. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, Colon Police Department officers requested deputies’…
Learning to investigate
Students from Three Rivers High School’s forensic science class investigated a mock crime scene in a wooded area near the high school Monday as part of a day where the class also took a trip to the Michigan State Police…
County declines budget amendment to pay for prosecutor’s Discipline Board counsel
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County will not be shifting funds in the prosecutor’s office budget to pay for the county prosecutor’s legal representation before a state discipline board. At Tuesday’s Executive Committee meeting of the St.…
TR City Commission meetings return to 6 p.m.
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus said previously that changing the start time for Three Rivers City Commission meetings from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. was a “trial” for the summer. That trial…
Three shot, injured in shooting at Harvey House
CONSTANTINE — Three people were shot and injured in a shooting that took place at the Harvey House bar in Constantine Saturday. According to the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, police were called to the bar at 11:53 p.m., where three victims…
White Pigeon voters to decide on school operating millage renewal
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — Voters in the White Pigeon Community Schools district will once again have a say in whether the non-homestead operating millage for their district can continue. On Tuesday, May 6, the district will have…
One arrested, another suspect sought in ongoing assault investigation; multiple firearms seized
SHERMAN TWP. — A suspect was arrested Sunday for an alleged assault in Sherman Township, with deputies searching for a second suspect. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the emergency room at Sturgis Hospital…
U.S. 12 resurfacing begins May 5 in Sturgis
STURGIS — A road resurfacing project in Sturgis begins next week, which will include detours and lane closures for some parts of a major thoroughfare in the city. On May 5, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) workers along with Lakeland…
Three Rivers spring trash collection to use dump passes, dumpsters instead of curbside pickup
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers residents will have a much different process for city-wide trash collection this spring. Three Rivers City Hall announced on their Facebook page Saturday, April 19, that there will be two options…
TR City Commission changes meeting time to 5 p.m.
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For the first time in years, the Three Rivers City Commission will now be meeting at an earlier time. The city announced on social media Tuesday night that starting with their next meeting…
Sunday storm damages homes, businesses in St. Joseph County
Updated 4:01 p.m. March 31, 2025 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A powerful thunderstorm rolled through St. Joseph County Sunday evening, causing numerous power outages, downed trees, and property damage in spots around the county. According to…
Breen named new superintendent at Constantine schools
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Constantine Public Schools has a new superintendent at the helm, and it’s one that’s very familiar with the district already. In a press release Thursday, the district announced that current Interim Superintendent Patrick Breen…
Bonding narrowly approved for county courthouse renovation project
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Despite opposition from numerous citizen attendees and some commissioners, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners Tuesday narrowly approved bonding up to $6 million to cover a portion of the cost of a renovation…
County Prosecutor to go before Attorney Discipline Board
Scheduled hearing related to Davis’ 2024 firing for allegedly lying to judge By Robert TomlinsonNews Director DETROIT — St. Joseph County’s prosecuting attorney could face formal action from the state regarding an alleged incident from prior to her election. In…
Late comeback earns Mendon girls district title over Burr Oak
By Steve Eldridge MENDON — Ten missed free throws proved costly for the Lady Bobcats, as the Mendon Hornets came back to stop Burr Oak last Friday night, winning a district championship by the score of 38-33. The Lady Hornets trailed…
Hot shooting, stingy defense leads Schoolcraft to regional title
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SCHOOLCRAFT — There aren’t a whole lot of things better in sports than winning a playoff game at home. When it’s winning a regional championship at home, like Schoolcraft’s boys’ basketball team did for the first…
