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Tools stolen in Constantine Township

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny involving tools from a location in Constantine Township. According to a department media release, investigators were called last week to the 15000 block of Withers Road. The victim stated a Milwaukee brand cut-off tool and a Milwaukee impact drill were taken from the property on or after March 12. The theft was …

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Out and About – Week of March 25th

As much as we all might enjoy getting Out and About, there are some places we are not permitted to go, no matter how much our curiosity beckons us to do so. Here are several of them: Area 51, United States. Enshrouded in mystery and a regular feature in sci-fi folklore, Area 51 is a top-secret U.S. Air Force facility …

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County commission agrees to COA millage-renewal request

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners this week agreed to support a millage-renewal request sought by Commission on Aging. If approved, the 6-year proposal would generate nearly $1.9 million annually for the Three Rivers-based agency. COA director Pam Riley said renewal of three-quarters of a mill may not seem like a lot, but it is the difference between whether the …

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Man arrested following crash

A Three Rivers man was arrested on alcohol-related charges following an incident earlier this week in Three Rivers. Authorities said the man was involved in a single-vehicle crash shortly after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Jefferson and Fourth streets. A 5-year-old child inside the driver’s vehicle suffered serious injuries to the facial area, investigators said. Medical personnel from …

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TR student wins logo-design contest

A Glen Oaks Community College student, Jalisa Pope, has won a logo-design contest to rebrand the St. Joseph County Adult Education program as it transitions into a consortium. The announcement was made following a week-long challenge with contributions from numerous graphic-design students. Pope, a junior from Three Rivers, captured the essence of the adult education program’s mission with her innovative …

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Maddox

Look at my pretty eggs.  I’m ready for Easter!  They call me “Maddox”.  I’m a male, mix, one year old.  I am housetrained and I get along with other dogs, I’m curious about cats and I am great on a leash.  I love my walks and treats and squeaky toys.  I learn commands quickly.  My docket number is 37-24,at the …

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Demo of White Pigeon building begins

A crowd of onlookers stood by Tuesday morning to witness demolition of the former Tasty Nut Shop. Despite a 90-minute delay in beginning the process – and an unexpected abbreviated amount of work – the historic building in downtown White Pigeon started coming down around 10:30 a.m. Doug Kuhlman, village zoning administrator, said the less-than-expected amount of work conducted Tuesday …

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Bank robbery suspects in custody

Three Rivers Police Chief Scott Boling said two suspects allegedly involved in a February bank robbery in Three Rivers have been apprehended. The arrests stem from a Feb. 3 incident in the 100 block of North Main Street. Officers were able to identify the vehicle used to flee the scene and used an automated license plate reader system to track …

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County commission makes re-appointments

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners made a number of re-appointments to a few boards during their monthly meeting Tuesday. Three Rivers-area residents Henry Miller and Carolyn Grace were re-appointed to the county’s Agricultural Preservation Board. Their three-year terms will expire in March 2027. Meanwhile, Bill Walters, Nathan Brown and Frederick Yager were re-appointed to the St Joseph County Veterans …

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Mendon girls’ playoff run ends

St. Joseph County’s remaining team in the MHSAA girls’ basketball tournament came up short in its bid to advance to the Final Four. Mendon High School, which entered Tuesday’s quarterfinal game sporting a 23-3 record, fell, 51-to-32, to Fowler at Gobles High School. Mendon won its first regional title in two decades and advanced to the quarterfinals against Fowler, which …

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