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Community Health Agency urges getting flu shots

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is encouraging all tri-county residents to protect themselves by getting flu shots as soon as possible. Rebecca Burns, health officer for the Coldwater-based agency, said the early availability of the vaccine makes it easy to protect people and their family members through the 2019-20 flu season. Yvonne Atwood, director of personal health and disease …

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Man arrested for retail fraud

An Indiana resident was arrested earlier this week following a retail fraud incident at the Sturgis Meijer. Officers were called Monday to the South Centerville Road business for a retail fraud in progress. Officers made contact with the suspect outside the store and upon further investigation, the 28-year-old man from Angola was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession …

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K-Wings finalize training camp roster

A total of 31 players have taken to the ice at Wings Event Center this past week as the Kalamazoo Wings started training camp. The roster consists of 18 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goaltenders.   Eleven of the players were on last year’s squad while two of the players have played for the K-Wings previously. One of those returning …

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Cain and Abel

We are brothers.  We were found together.  I am Abel, I am the brown and black one.  Cain is black with a little white on his chest.  We play nice with other dogs our size.  We are house broke and the ladies here say we are “sweet”.  We will need our neuter surgery after adoption.  My docket number is 46770 …

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Three Rivers Schools to get new electric buses

Two of Michigan’s first environmentally-friendly electric school buses will be added to Three Rivers Community Schools’ fleet later this fall. The buses will use charging infrastructure developed in partnership with Indiana Michigan Power. Toby Thomas, president and CEO of I& M, said the company commends the school district, Superintendent Ron Moag and his leadership team for taking the initiative to …

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Several items stolen from Three Rivers business

Several items were stolen from a Three Rivers business earlier this week. Sheriff’s deputies were called Monday to Grand Rental Station on U.S. 131 in response to a larceny incident. Stolen items include a two-inch pump and two power washers.

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“Buy Nearby” celebrates local businesses

Local retail businesses will celebrate “Buy Nearby” weekend starting Friday (Oct. 4) and concluding Sunday (Oct. 6). The local-focused program will offer special merchandise or sales, and the chance for lucky shoppers to win a $100 gift card. It’s all part of the Michigan Retailers Association’s year-round Buy Nearby campaign that encourages shoppers to support their communities by spending their …

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Michigan Republican sees ‘legitimate questions’ about Trump

A Republican congressman from Michigan says he doesn’t support an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. But he has no problem with Democratic-led committees digging for more information. Rep. Fred Upton told the Detroit Economic Club that “we need to know what the answers are.” He shared the stage Wednesday with Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell. Upton is the latest Republican …

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Fourth person dies in Michigan from mosquito-borne virus

A fourth Michigan resident has died from rare mosquito-borne virus that has been recorded across the southern half of the state. WWMT-TV reports that 79-year-old Stan Zalner of Battle Creek died Wednesday after contracting eastern equine encephalitis. Ronna Bagent tells the television station that her father was hospitalized in September with severe flu-like symptoms before doctors were able to confirm …

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Miller votes in support of state budget

State Rep. Aaron Miller voted last week to support the Michigan Legislature’s state budget, investing more in roads and bridges, public health and safety, and community investment across the board – without raising taxes. Miller’s votes came as the Legislature completed its work on the state budget for the fiscal year that started Tuesday. Miller and the Legislature last week …

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