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A 37-year-old Vandalia woman died after the all-terrain vehicle she was driving struck a pole. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday to a field off Kirk Lake Road, in Newberg Township. Investigators said Stacie Hershburger-Hebron was operating an ATV in a hay field when the vehicle struck a pole, causing it to land on …

A first-of-its-kind event is being staged next month in Three Rivers. “Rock the River,” a faith-based event targeting youth, features a full day of activities June 19 at Memory Isle Park. The 12-hour event starts at 10 a.m. and includes a number of attractions such as 9-square, gaga ball, spike ball, carpet ball, hoop shoot, corn hole, dunk tank and …

Here’s a reminder that the Three Rivers Elks Lodge is hosting its 11th annual Bicycle Rodeo in June. Registration starts at 10 a.m. June 20 at the lodge. Winners will be announced at noon. Qualified children will receive a free entry for a chance to win a bicycle of their choice. Meanwhile, all children 13 and younger who qualify will …

Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies are investigating a hit-and-run fatal crash that occurred over the weekend in Silver Creek Township. Roach said deputies were dispatched shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday to the area of M-152 and Pleasant Street. Investigators said the victim, 24-year-old Benton Harbor resident Timothy Johnson, was walking along the state road when he was struck …

Constantine village officials have made a social media post as a follow-up to a community forum staged earlier this month. The post centers on the May 14 gathering, where the most-common topics raised by residents were addressing junk vehicles, blight and property maintenance. “You spoke, we listened,” the posting said, followed by the fact that the village has stepped up …

A special program centering on services and supports available to foster, adoptive and kinship families is scheduled for later this summer. Sponsored by Michiana Family Center, the program runs 5 to 7:30 p.m. July 28 at Five Star Summit in Union. Billed as the Cass/St. Joseph Family Resource Fair, the session is geared toward families who have fostered or adopted …

A Cass County man was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for an incident last year involving the theft of an emergency vehicle. Court officials said Andy Freshour earlier this year entered a guilty plea agreement to all counts, including nine felony offenses. He was sentenced to a minimum of 24 years in prison, plus an additional two …

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged for the sixth consecutive month. It held, once again, at 5 percent, according to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. April’s employment decreased by 19,000 over the month, while the number of unemployed people edged down by 1,000. Michigan’s labor force receded by 19,000 between March and April. Michigan’s total number …

Sturgis Area Community Foundation is planning to relocate its headquarters to a historic site in downtown Sturgis. Foundation officials said plans are in the works to renovate the building at 104-through-106 North Nottawa Street. The process will involve restoring the building to also include shared space for nonprofit organizations, business and partners. The project is the first noteworthy investment of …

After completing the 2025-26 academic year without a high school principal, Centreville Public Schools has finally filled the position. During their monthly board meeting earlier this month, Centreville Board of Education members hired Matthew Henningsen to oversee Centreville Jr./Sr. High School. A Centreville graduate, Henningsen has most recently taught social studies at Sturgis High School. Henningsen has also served as …