‘Why has this become such a money pit?’: Commissioner questions costs as Three Rivers approves additional funds for wastewater treatment repairs
Superintendent Taylor Davis said the latest funding request covers standard operational costs.
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Kalamazoo City Commission approves contracts, grants, and bond resolutions
The largest financial measure was the approval of a notice of intent resolution for 2025 Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, totaling up to $130 million.
Chad Spence focused on rebuilding trust, implementing mental health program as St. Joseph County Sheriff
“The last couple of years were confusing for everybody, not just the sheriff’s office but the community too,” Spence said in an interview with Watershed Voice. “The biggest part of my job is to regain that trust.”
Protesters rally outside Rep. Walberg’s office against federal budget cuts threatening essential services
A budget resolution passed last week directs the House Committee on Education and Labor — on which Rep. Tim Walberg serves as chair — to cut at least $330 billion over 10 years.
Michigan residents could face Proof-of-Citizenship voting requirement under proposed GOP resolution
The effort aligns with a broader push by congressional Republicans, who last month pledged to fast-track the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Sturgis City Commission approves fire department bed bug mitigation, special assessment plan for completed sidewalk project
Ryan Banaszak, the Sturgis' director of public safety, said the department has seen a rise in bed bug infestations over the past few years, particularly in the fire station, police department, and community homes the department encounters during emergency calls.
Local dispensaries concerned over proposed 32% marijuana tax
While there is no existing wholesale tax on marijuana, the proposed increase would be in addition to the 10% excise tax on recreational marijuana, which consumers already pay on top of the state’s 6% sales tax.
Local Meeting Primer: Sturgis City Commission to meet Wednesday
Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a special assessment for the East Jerolene Street sidewalk project and discuss the public safety capital budget.
Cass Family Clinic installs vial-filing robot at Cassopolis location
The new automated system, a Parata Max 2 robot named “Rosie,” can store and dispense 200 of the most commonly prescribed medications. The robot automatically labels, counts, dispenses, caps and sorts prescriptions.
Proposed Three Rivers ordinance would allow for higher-density residential development on Main Street
The Three Rivers City Commission also approved the purchase of two water samplers for $19,900, and allocated $150,000 to adjust water chemistry at the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to address lead pipes and ensure compliance with safety standards.
