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Burr Oak Heritage Days theme announced

Burr Oak Heritage Days organizers have announced a theme for the 2024 event. The theme is “Living in a Small Town Can be a Circus.” It will center on the book “The Long Road to the Circus,” written by Betsy Bird. The non-fiction book captures the story of Madam Marantette and her ostrich, Gaucho. Its setting is in Burr Oak. …

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Drug smuggling investigation leads to arrests

Michigan State Police and officers from Michigan Department of Corrections Lakeland in Coldwater have conducted a joint investigation into attempted drug smuggling into the prison through the mail. The incident started in May 2023 when the prison received a book addressed to an inmate. An inspection of the book revealed drugs were concealed inside it. The investigation led officials to …

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Fatal Cass County crash

An Elkhart man died last week following an incident in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday to Cassopolis Road and Bullhand Street in response to a two-vehicle crash. Authorities said Alyssa Handschu, 20, of Osceola, Ind., was driving north on Cassopolis Road when her vehicle struck a deer in the …

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TRPD recognizes First Responder Counselor

Three Rivers Police Department recently recognized Bryann Books, who became the 11th certified First Responder Counselor in the state. The counselor program was developed to give mental-health clinicians tools needed to effectively reach and support first responders with cultural competence, expertise, confidence and empathy. Coursework blends the latest mental health and leadership approaches with real-world relevance. Police officials said Books …

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Spring household hazardous waste collection date announced

Organizers of the twice-a-year collection of household hazardous waste and recycling of electronics have announced an important message regarding the spring 2024 event. Pat Kulikoswki, secretary of the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Committee, said the county is working with the same drug and lab company that collects household hazardous waste as it did in 2023. Kulikowski said the company …

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Out and About – Week of March 11th

If you enjoy a fish dinner and love auctions, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23. The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a walleye dinner and silent auction on this date from 5 to 8 PM at 715 East Hoffman in Three Rivers. This fundraiser will benefit Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM). The cost is $17/person and tickets …

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Next phase of US 131 project set to begin

Michigan Department of Transportation’s Nick Schirripa said the second phase of work on U.S. 131 will take place exclusively in Kalamazoo County and impact traffic flow in and around the village of Schoolcraft, as well as at a key intersection further north at Shaver Road. The seven-month project is expected to start April 15. The first phase of the $51 …

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Prosecutor issues statement regarding dismissal of assistant prosecutor

St. Joseph County Prosecutor David Marvin has issued a statement related to the January dismissal of Deb Davis as assistant prosecutor. Marvin said most people recognize right and wrong, and there are consequences for people who confuse wrong for right. He said it would have been a disservice to the county and its law-enforcement community if he had not fired …

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Fundraiser run will benefit Promise

Officials with the Three Rivers Promise have announced a fundraiser taking place next month. “Run for the Future,” a 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk is scheduled for April 27 at Three Rivers High School. Event organizers said there will be prizes, food, music, family activities and medals for top-three finishers. Registration for the 5K is $25 before April 1and $35 …

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Water festival planning has begun

A group of volunteers has begun piecing together the 2024 Three Rivers Water Festival. The annual event, St. Joseph County’s first community festival of the year, begins its three-day run June 13. After considering several options, Water Festival Committee members selected the theme “TR Goes for the Gold” for this year’s event. The theme coincides with the 2024 Summer Olympic …

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