MATTAWAN – Village of Mattawan Police Officer Scot Beyerstedt, who was killed in the line of duty on July 26, 2005, will be remembered during a 20th anniversary memorial service, Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m. at Mattawan Memorial Park, Front Avenue and Main Street.On the evening of July 25, 2005, Officer Beyerstedt, 21, was Read More…
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Centreville-Constantine/Lutz intersection to receive roundabout
Road Comm.: Centreville-Constantine/Lutz roundabout to make intersection safer By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Since its creation, Centreville-Constantine Road has been a heavily-traveled thoroughfare in St. Joseph County, running diagonal from, fittingly, Centreville to just east of Constantine. However, that diagonal layout, intersecting with another heavily-traveled road, Lutz Road, has brought on plenty of challenges, Read More…
Resurfacing begins on U.S. 12 Jacob-to-Maple segment in Sturgis
Beginning July 14, Michigan Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing of U.S. 12 in downtown Sturgis, from Jacob Street to South Maple Street. Paving takes place from evening until early morning, 7 p.m.-7 a.m., to reduce interruption of daytime traffic flow. Residents are asked to watch for nightly closures in the area. U.S. 12 traffic Read More…
BHSJ outlines plans, strategies with program to reduce crashes involving Amish
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — According to Michigan State Police’s traffic crash reporting system, at least 78 of the 261 known crashes involving the Amish community in the state between 2016 and 2023 have been reported in St. Joseph, Branch and Hillsdale counties. To try to combat the problem, a program in the last Read More…
Bid for contaminant testing at jail, Animal Control to be considered by St. Joseph County
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Recent detection of a harmful substance in the ground at two locations in Centreville is prompting St. Joseph County officials to consider a bid to test the county jail and Animal Control buildings for said substance. On Tuesday, July 8, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners added to Read More…
Albion Community Gardens nourish the community with fresh local produce
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer A steady rhythm of planting, harvesting, and sharing is underway at the Albion Community Gardens, located on Jefferson Street between Austin Avenue and West Broadwell. Although the gardens are a bit tucked away, a fresh produce stand near the entrance provides a welcoming sight for visitors—and for neighborhood residents hoping Read More…
Thayer Marine destroyed in Wednesday morning fire
Thayer Marine was destroyed by a fast-moving fire Wednesday morning. The blaze sent heavy smoke into the air and shut down part of US-127. Units from Summit Township Fire Department were dispatched around 8:30 a.m. for a structure fire. Upon arrival it was upgraded to a 4th alarm structure fire for additional manpower and water Read More…
Fireworks at Cascades Park marred by teens fighting
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Hundreds of people gathered at Cascades Park in Jackson to kick off the July 4th holiday with fireworks, food trucks, and live music on Thursday, July 3. At dusk, right before the fireworks show began, a fight broke out at the dirt trail that leads to the central view of Read More…
Red, White and Blue Cruise-In
Albion’s 25th Annual Red, White & Blue Cruise-In Car Show on the bricks was once again a treat for car enthusiasts and the community alike. The annual event takes place every year downtown Albion on July 3 right before the fireworks. Friday evening brought a slight break from the high temperatures and made for an Read More…
Out and About: Lake life, open house, and parades
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” -Robert Louis StevensonThe Fourth of July weekend is now in the history books and the local lakes are now resting from all the busy lake traffic. The population on Pleasant Lake has dwindled down to what is considered normal. Read More…