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Woman in wheelchair whose flight was canceled left at O’Hare

American Airlines is investigating how a 67-year-old woman in a wheelchair was left alone overnight at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport when her flight was canceled. The incident, first reported by CBS 2 in Chicago , started Friday night when Olimpia Warsaw’s flight from Chicago to Detroit was canceled and a porter was assigned to take care of her. Her son, …

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COA holds groundbreaking ceremony

A significant moment in the redevelopment of the former Three Rivers Inn took place Monday afternoon. The St. Joseph County Commission on Aging is oversaw a ceremonial groundbreaking at the West Broadway Street site. Renamed the Rivers Enrichment Center and Residence, the building will be the new headquarters for the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging’s Three Rivers site, a …

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Mendon plant eliminating jobs

More than 80 employees at the International Automotive Components plant in Mendon are losing their jobs. The news came Friday, according to WWMT. Julie Noyes, IAC communications director, said the company eliminated the jobs because of a General Motors program that is being phased out. She added in a statement that the company does not have replacement business to fill …

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Items taken from vahicle

Trooper from Michigan State Police are investigating the theft of multiple items from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence on the 400 block of River Road in Coldwater Township. The theft occurred between 10 a.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday from an unlocked vehicle. The victim told authorities there was no damage to the vehicle.

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K-Wings extend winning streak to three games

WHEELING, WV – The Kalamazoo Wings (7-10-0-1) ended their six-game losing skid last Tuesday night with a victory over the Wheeling Nailers. Now, the K-Wings find themselves on a three-game winning streak after winning both of their games this past weekend. On Friday night, the K-Wings traveled to Reading, PA, to take on the Royals in their one and only …

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October unemployment up in county

October’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County was one-tenth of a percent higher than the previous month. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed the county’s 3.3 percent October unemployment rate marked an increase from September’s 3.2 percent. St. Joseph County was below the state unemployment average, which was 3.8 percent in October. …

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Contract extended for CMHSAS CEO

Members of the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County Board have agreed to extend the contract of the agency’s chief executive officer. During their monthly meeting this week, the board approved extending for 12 months the contract of Kristine Kirsch. Her current contract expired this week. Board members said Kirsch underwent a job evaluation in …

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Adoption day attended by local families

Ten area families took part in last week’s national “Adoption Day” during fanfare at St. Joseph County Probate Court. Judge David Tomlinson, who presided over the event, explained that the Nov. 20 ceremony also marked the 16th annual Michigan Adoption Day. He said the celebrations spotlight the joys of adoption and encourage more families to provide children with permanency through adoption. …

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Financial woes continue at Sturgis Hospital

Sturgis Hospital CEO Rob LaBarge announced Thursday that 60 positions will be eliminated starting Monday due to financial struggles the hospital has experienced the past 18 months. A reorganization plan to be implemented next week includes the closing of the hospital’s obstetric services, its Oncology Treatment Center and the discontinuation of hospice services. There will also be a reduction of …

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Calendars available as fundraiser for comfort dog

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Three Rivers is conducting a unique fundraiser, with proceeds going toward its dog ministry. Comfort dog Jude is featured on every monthly page of a 12-month calendar for sale by the church. The golden retriever has been used by the church in several capacities, and proceeds from the sale of the calendars will help offset …

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