CENTREVILLE — A Centreville man was arrested Monday after a standoff that blocked traffic for a time in the village. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, department personnel encountered the man, identified as 44-year-old Isaiah Christopher Merkle, in…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Circle Line will be rebranding itself next week, while also honoring a staff member who passed away last year. Beginning Tuesday, July 21, the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority’s (SJCTA)…

“If wrinkles must be written on our brow, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should never grow old.” -James A. GarfieldFastening your seat belt before driving off has become an automatic thing to just about everyone…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local board in the City of Three Rivers is being scrutinized by local leadership, leading to local commissioners tabling a bylaw change that would have potentially fixed one of the allegations being…

“MI Art Fest,” featuring “Color Run,” was held July 10 in downtown Sturgis.Other attractions included a rock-climbing wall, trackless train and monster truck rides, a car cruise-in, “make and take” at Open Door Gallery, live music by Moon Howler and…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — A statewide nurses’ union is suing Sturgis Hospital in federal court for what they allege is the hospital’s failure to follow state law when they announced their closure last month.In a complaint filed July…

Americans worry about inflation. They worry about the cost of groceries, gasoline, mortgages, and whether Social Security will be there when they retire. Yet the greatest financial threat facing our nation is one that receives surprisingly little attention: the staggering…

UPDATE 7:31 P.M.: The missing teen has been found safe as of Tuesday evening. Original story below. THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are asking for the public’s help in finding a teenager that went missing recently. Police say 13-year-old…

THREE RIVERS — After a stellar junior campaign, Three Rivers soccer standout Natalie McGahan recently earned a couple of postseason honors.McGahan was named on Tuesday as an Honorable Mention All-State selection in Division 3 for the 2026 season, and was…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — Jadyn Samson was a multi-sport threat in her time at Mendon High School.A standout on the volleyball court, the basketball court, and softball diamond, Samson racked up a number of accolades, All-Conference honors, and…

“The sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” -Charles DickensThanks to all of you who came out and supported the Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170 this past Fourth of…

CENTREVILLE — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office are warning residents of a phone scam targeting people in the county.According to the department, there have been reports of residents receiving calls from someone claiming to be a deputy with the…

Sturgis City Commission has approved an agreement with Douglas Terry of Concord as interim city manager. The decision came at the board’s July 8 meeting. Terry will start July 20 as temporary successor to Andrew Kuk, whose resignation becomes effective July 24. Compensation…

By Dennis Volkert STURGIS — The City of Sturgis electric department received a formal extension for the drawdown of its dam on the St. Joseph River near the Covered Bridge in Centreville.The drawdown of the reservoir area of the river…

The Sturgis Fest Electric Parade winners for 2026 have been announced. This year, judges chose Four Flags Area Apple Festival as the “Most Beautiful”, Gateway Real Estate Solutions with Michigan Top Producers Real Estate Group as the “Most Unique”, and…

THREE RIVERS — A pair of people from Detroit were arrested in Three Rivers in late June on drug charges after a search and seizure in a vehicle and a local motel.According to Michigan State Police, the Southwest Enforcement Team…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The St. Joseph County Grange Fair is warning residents of a scam relating to a fake event that claims it was scheduled for the fairgrounds later this month.The scam is focused on something called…

One could argue, America is much more than 250 years ago. In fact America’s beginnings began over 500 years ago.In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed west across an ocean that many Europeans still viewed as the edge of the known world.…

CENTREVILLE — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam targeting people in the county. According to the department, there have been reports of residents receiving calls from someone claiming to be a deputy with…

THREE RIVERS — A pair of people from Detroit were arrested in Three Rivers in late June on drug charges after a search and seizure in a vehicle and a local motel. According to Michigan State Police, the Southwest Enforcement…