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Two men arrested on multiple charges

Two men were arrested on drug charges in Three Rivers on Friday. Three Rivers police were called to the 1000 block of Millard St. on Friday just before 7:15 a.m. for subjects stealing items from yards. A little while later, they were able to locate the suspected vehicle matching the description given by witnesses. Police immediately called in K9 Jake …

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Golf cart stolen in White Pigeon

The St. Joseph County sheriff’s department is investigating the larceny of a golf cart from the 17000 block of Indian Prairie Rd. in White Pigeon Township. Deputies said the suspect(s) entered a barn and stole a Club Car brand golf cart that is green in color with a tan roof. It also has several Ducks Unlimited stickers attached. Anyone with …

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US-131 reconstruction update

Here’s the weekly Michigan Department of Transportation update regarding the U.S. 131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. MDOT officials said the Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place and operating as two-way traffic on the southbound U.S. 131 lane. Work at the Rocky River bridge near Hoffman Street is expected to conclude this week, however, the bridge will remain closed. …

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Constantine man dies in drowning incident

Indiana conservation officers have identified a man who’s believed to have drowned in Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes State Park. They said Monday a park lifeguard noticed 32-year-old Brandon Howard of Constantine, was seen struggling Saturday evening near the edge of the designated swimming area. The man slipped under the surface of the water as the lifeguard approached. His body …

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Fatal crash in Constantine Township

A multiple-vehicle accident ended with a fatality Sunday night in Constantine Township. The Michigan State Police are investigating the incident, which happened on U.S. 131 and North River Road at approximately 10:25 p.m. A 28-year-old White Pigeon man was driving his motorcycle southbound on U.S. 131 when a 29-year-old male driver from Kalamazoo, who was stopped at North River Road, turned …

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Search warrant leads to arrests

Two men were arrested as a result of a search warrant being executed Thursday by the Cass County Drug Enforcement team. The search warrant took place in the 69000 block of Hazel Street in Porter Township where approximately 25 grams of methamphetamine and meth paraphernalia were located in the residence. The homeowner, a 47-year-old male, and his friend, a 36-year-old …

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One dead after shooting in Howard Township

The Cass County sheriff’s department is investigating a deadly shooting from early Sunday morning. The incident happened in the 2900 block of Yankee Street in Howard Township around 2 a.m. Sunday. The victim was 18-year-old Dayman Chatman, of South Bend, Ind. Authorities said Chatman was shot and died from his injuries while attending a large gathering located at the residence. …

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Fatal crash – US-131 and North River Road

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a multiple vehicle fatal car crash that occurred on US-131 and North River Road, in Constantine Township Sunday evening at approximately 10:25 pm. A 28-year-old male was driving his motorcycle south bound on US-131 when a 29-year-old male driver, who was stopped at North River Road turned into the path of the motorcycle causing …

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Out and About – Week of July 29th

I often hear, “There’s nothing to do here in Three Rivers. We need more places to eat and shop, and there’s nothing to do for a night out.” Now granted, we don’t have as many places to go for entertainment or fine dining as is available in Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids, but for the city of our size, I think …

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Mendon man dies in Friday morning crash

A Mendon man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Centreville-Constantine Road early Friday morning. The St. Joseph County sheriff’s department said the incident happened near Burgener Road in Florence Township. John Boyle, 36, of Mendon, was traveling southwest in Florence Township when the vehicle crossed the center line, left the roadway and struck two trees head-on. The vehicle flipped …

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