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Organizers of the 2023 Centreville Hometown Christmas celebration said Friday’s event had the right combination of attractions and ideal weather to declare it a success. From the start – when Santa lit the tree inside the courthouse gazebo – to the conclusion of a lighted parade, the celebration saw the holiday season kick off on a high note in St. …

St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey said the agency has more than 5,000 tons of salt on hand and is ready for another Michigan winter. In addition, the Centreville-based department has on its premises 7,500 tons of a road-ready application of sand-salt mix, prepared at a ratio of three parts sand, one part salt. This year’s salt supply …

Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce this week is hosting its annual Christmas gathering. The two-hour event starts at 4 o’clock Wednesday at its North Main Street location. Appetizers and desserts will be provided.

White Pigeon Township Library is offering use of a free gift-wrapping station. The self-service option is available through Dec. 23. In an unrelated matter, library officials announced the ongoing fundraiser for a bookmobile has surpassed the $100,000 mark. The goal is $280,000, according to director Perri Saunders. Also, the library is observing January and its designation as “Library Card Free …

Two holiday-related events benefitting St. Joseph County United Way are wrapping up next week. The month-long Christmas Santa Collectible auction, which includes a “buy now” option, concludes Dec. 15. The auction is sponsored by Remax. More information is available through the United Way’s website: www.sjcuf.com Meanwhile, Sturgis municipal officials are issuing a last call regarding the city’s annual Christmas Cash …

Kellogg Community Credit Union is in the final stages of its annual Holiday Toy Drive for 2023. Through Dec. 15, all Kellogg Community Credit Union branches – including the Three Rivers location – are accepting new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to children in the community. Suggested ages are for children from infants up to and including 17 years of …

Vicksburg Village Manager Jim Mallery gave an update on progress related to the new municipal building. During the village’s Nov. 20 council meeting, Mallery said the impending move started this week with relocating file cabinets filled with old documents. Mallery said at some point the documents – some which date to the 1970s – will all be digitalized for permanent …

A Burr Oak woman reported missing over the weekend has been found safe. St. Joseph County Sheriff deputies and Michigan State Police troopers said Madyson Vanwormer, 19, was found Tuesday. Details of where and under what circumstances, however, were not released by authorities. Investigators said Vanwormer left her Henry Street residence Saturday. She reportedly was not wearing a coat or …

An Osceloa County man was ordered last week to pay more than $11,000 in restitution for his part in a Cass County situation. Cass County officials said Evart resident Jordan DeWitt, 39, pleaded guilty to receiving, concealing or possession of a stolen motor vehicle. The charge stems from an April 2021 incident in which police found DeWitt and two accomplices …

Three Rivers High School has announced its Class of 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame. The four inductees are: Kirk Mason, who participated in football, wrestling and baseball; Amy Newell, a member of the school’s cross country, basketball and softball teams; Michael Peterson, who played football, and track and field; and Drew Shutes, a three-sport athlete who excelled in football, basketball …