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Michigan man shot in neck with arrow unsure if he was target

A southwestern Michigan man who was shot in the neck with an arrow while searching for deer antlers says he’s not sure if he was targeted or if the shooting was accidental. Michael Downey tells WWMT-TV that after being shot March 25 he grabbed the arrow’s shaft and “held it in place.” He made it to his car and drove for help. …

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K-Wings playoff hopes hang in the balance

The Kalamazoo Wings have three games remaining in the regular season.  Each of those games will be critical to their playoff hopes. The K-Wings are currently in fifth place in the North Division with a 34-29-4-2 record and 74 points.  The top four teams in each division move on to the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne …

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Police investigate suspicious Calhoun County death

State police officials are investigating a Calhoun County fatality that is being termed suspicious. Troopers responded at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday to the eastbound lane of I-94, just west of Capital Avenue, where a 59-year-old woman was found unresponsive inside her vehicle. Her car was in a ditch alongside the freeway. Authorities said the woman’s name is Vanessa Wilder, though her …

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Lowry honored during commission meeting

Three Rivers Mayor Tom Lowry was recognized for a special honor during Tuesday’s city commission meeting. Lowry last month was named the recipient of the Bruce C. Snook Citizen of the Year, an award bestowed by the Three Rivers Lions Club. Fellow city commission members this week took a moment to salute Lowry, as he was presented a proclamation from …

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Constantine amends grass ordinance

Constantine Village Council members this week approved an amendment to the code of ordinances as it applies to grass, weeds, brush and other vegetation. The ordinance states such growth will be cut by the village if the length exceeds 8 inches, with expenses charged to the property owner. Previously, if a violation was reported, a property owner was notified by …

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May

Hi, I am called May.  I was wandering around for a bit.  I am only 39 pounds.  The ladies at Animal Control say I have the saddest face!  I never potty in my unit.  When I walk on leash I like to take the leash in my mouth and walk myself.  The ladies think I seem to like other dogs.  …

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Move-out date set for White Pigeon trailer park residents

The few remaining residents at a White Pigeon Township trailer park have been given a move-out date, set by St. Joseph County District Court Judge Jeff Middleton. During a March 21 hearing regarding the situation at River Forest Mobile Home Park, Middleton said 26 tenants in the still-occupied 16 units have until May 15 to abandon their residences. Water and …

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Three Rivers Library waives fees

Three Rivers Public Library will offer for one week only a “Fine Forgiveness” promotion. Starting Monday and running through April 14, anyone with an outstanding balance, overdue book or in need of a new library card is able to square their account. Library officials said anyone with an outstanding fine must visit the library in order to have their debt …

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Glen Oaks receives advertising award

Glen Oaks Community College’s communications and marketing department recently received an award in the annual “Educational Advertising Awards.” The honor was in recognition of the school’s holiday card. A national panel of education industry specialists reviewed all entered pieces, presenting gold, silver, bronze and merit awards based on creativity, marketing execution and message impact. The cover of the gold-winning card …

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Disaster loans are available

Business and home owners, as well as renters impacted by February and March flooding, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Twenty counties, including St. Joseph, Cass and Branch, were declared disaster areas due to the extent of flooding they endured from the three-day rainfall that started Feb. 19. SBA customer service representatives will be …

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