The Colon Village Council continued an ongoing conversation on Tuesday about a proposed ordinance that would create a permitting process for medical marijuana businesses. Village Trustee Edward LeBoeuf provided details and answered other trustees’ questions about the proposed ordinance language.
As construction on its new facility at the corner of North Main and Pealer Streets nears completion, the Three Rivers Public Library has announced the date on which it will close its current West Michigan Avenue location.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kathy Greaves, Democratic candidate for Second District County Commissioner, will face Republican incumbent Kathy Pangle in the general election.
As a result of the investigation, over 140 cats ranging from newborn to adult cats were seized from the inside the home. It took officials several hours to capture the animals. Several of the cats appeared to have health issues and will be evaluated by animal control staff and other professionals. It was determined that two of cats needed to be euthanized immediately.
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.
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