Neighbors are organizing in opposition to a proposed propane business on Highway M-60 near Fisher Lake. Nottawa Gas, which is currently located between Nottawa and Colon, is considering purchase of a 14-acre parcel of land on the west side of the highway between North Fisher Lake Road and Wilson Boulevard. Neighbors fear the development will negatively impact their property values and quality of life.

Three Rivers Public Library (TRPL) Executive Director Bobbi Schoon informed library board members Tuesday evening that the library is currently advertising three open positions. The announcement follows the resignations of TRPL Children’s Librarian Laura Bultman and Service Specialist Micah Stemaly earlier this month. Both stepped down due to personal concerns, and both positions are now open along with a second Service Specialist position that has been open since March.

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County (CMH) Board discussed possible revisions to its contract with its CEO, Kristine Kirsch. The changes, which Kirsch proposed to the board after reviewing them with CMH’s attorney, primarily involve putting her existing benefits into writing.

Summer is well underway. With some pandemic restrictions still in place and local cases climbing, cabin fever remains a reality for many. For St. Joseph County residents seeking activities that follow the rules and precautions, outdoor recreational opportunities provide a wide range of viable and safe options. Watershed Voice has compiled a basic list of places for outdoor activities both locally and in other Michigan locales within an hour and a half of Three Rivers.