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Six county positions will feature contested races this summer, as the deadline to file for the August primary election was Tuesday. What might be considered the most high-profile race features five candidates seeking to replace Mark Lillywhite as sheriff. The roster of Republican candidates features Dennis Allen, Jason Bingaman, Joseph Bingaman, Chad Spence and Gordon Evilsizor. Three people are vying …

A reverse raffle and auction, sponsored by St. Joseph County Grange Fair, takes place tonight in Centreville. Doors open at 5:30, food is served at 6 o’clock and the first draw takes place at 6:30. Cost is $100 per ticket, and includes dinner and a beverage. The event is at Building 49; ticket purchasers do not need to be present. …

Here’s a reminder that the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting its annual “Breakfast With our Legislators” this week. The 2024 event starts at 8 a.m. Friday at the chamber’s Event Center. The program will feature State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey, Lee Belding from U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg’s office and State Rep. Steve Carra. Cost is $10 …

Troopers from the Marshall State Police Post are looking for the owner of a military surplus portable generator. The item was found April 15 near the intersection of Fremont and Central roads in Branch County. The item can be claimed by contacting state police at 269-558-0500.

St. Joseph County Adult Services Network is hosting a “Senior Resource & Caregiver Fair” next month in Three Rivers. The three-hour event starts at 9 a.m. May 8 at Beacon Health and Fitness. Event organizers said a considerable amount of information will be available on a variety of topics, including social groups and activities, volunteer opportunities, insurance, home repair, medical …

A Porter Township man recently won a $1 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. Cain Bice, a resident of Union in Cass County, matched numbers of the five white balls drawn April 6. Bice said he purchased his ticket online through MichiganLottery.com. Bice said he purchased more Powerball tickets than usual, as its top prize for that drawing was …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is sponsoring a “Saturday Vaccine Clinic” in May. Both local sites will be offering the clinic May 18. In Branch County, the Coldwater site will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meanwhile, in St. Joseph County, the Three Rivers location will be available 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. An appointment is required and can …

Centreville High School varsity football coach Jerry Schultz is moving on after accepting the same post at Mattawan High School. During his four-year run as Centreville’s varsity coach, Schultz amassed a record of 29-12, including a Division 8 state title in 2020. Centreville High School’s 250 students is a fraction of the 1,100 attending Mattawan High School, a Division 2 …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department has recognized five of its staff members as “Employees of the Year” recipients for 2023. Cpt. T.J. Baker said three road patrol deputies – Jeff Bingaman, Travis Miller and Zach Radtke – were involved in a case that warranted their consideration for the award. Baker declined to provide details about the case but noted the …

Investigators with Michigan State Police responded to a report of larceny last week in Constantine Township. Authorities said a deep-cycle marine battery was taken from a property in the 15000 block of Withers Road. Access to the item was gained through forced entry. This incident occurred between 6 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, troopers said.