Two More St. Joseph County Residents Die from COVID-19
The total number of deaths in St. Joseph County related to the global COVID-19 pandemic rose again this week, according to statistical charts on county and state websites.
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Lockport Moves Forward with Agreement on Clark Logic Property
At its regular Monday meeting, the Lockport Township Board of Trustees authorized Township Supervisor Mark Major to sign onto an agreement with the City of Three Rivers and Clark Logistics regarding the development of a property on North Main Street.
Assistance Needed in Aftermath of Cat Hoarding Situation
Following the seizure of more than 150 domestic cats from a hoarding situation over the weekend in Park Township, St. Joseph County Animal Control and Park Township officials are struggling to provide proper care for the animals. The number of cats involved is significantly higher than facilities typically handle, and supplies are stretched thin.
More Thefts Reported in Southern St. Joseph County
Additional thefts were reported over the weekend in southern St. Joseph County, including the theft of a 1989 Jeep Wrangler, which was stolen from a barn in White Pigeon Township early Saturday morning.
Venue 45, Kelsey Block could reopen with ‘outdoor social zone’
With help from the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority, Venue 45 and Kelsey Block Brewing Company are considering establishing an "outdoor social zone," which permits two or more businesses with active liquor licenses to create an adjacent, common zone with outdoor seating.
Farrand and Colon Roundabout Open for Traffic
After a full season’s worth of construction, the St. Joseph County Road Commission (SJCRC) has opened a new traffic circle at the intersection of Farrand and Colon Roads just outside Colon.
Three Rivers schools to adopt reopening plan August 12
At a Three Rivers Community Schools (TRCS) Board of Education work session Monday, board members discussed the latest updates to the district’s reopening plan, which it will formally adopt at a special meeting on Wednesday, August 12.
City retains special counsel for marijuana petitions
Following a request by City Attorney J. Patrick O’Malley, Three Rivers City Commissioners voted Monday to retain special counsel regarding two marijuana-related petitions. O’Malley said the firm of Miller Canfield is handling a number of such petitions around the state, which would place permitting marijuana establishments in cities on local November election ballots.
Summer 2020 Primary Election Preview and Guide
Watershed Voice has compiled the following guide to local races to provide readers with information about who is running and where to go for voting. This content is free to subscribers and nonsubscribers alike.
