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Centreville Public Schools has announced its participation in the 2026 Summer Food Service Program. In partnership with Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services, the “Meet Up and Eat Up” program starts June 11 and continues weekly through July 30. Free meals will be available to children 18 years of age and under, or people up to …

Here’s a reminder that Chambers of Commerce in Three Rivers and Sturgis are co-sponsoring an upcoming “Meet the Candidates” forum. The event features the three contestants for the 36th House District seat: Luke Lori, Max Coon and incumbent Steve Carra. It starts at 6 p.m. Monday at Glen Oaks Community College at its upstairs concourse, The three are Republican candidates …

The annual cleanup day in Three Rivers takes place this weekend. The one-day event starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Prospective participants are advised to meet at Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority’s office at 57 N. Main St. Tasks will include planting flowers, weeding, picking up trash and spreading mulch. More information is available from the DDA at 535-5145.

Organizers behind a pickleball tournament, sponsored by Three Rivers Promise, are issuing a call-out for prospective participants. Event organizers said the fundraiser begins at 8 a.m. June 27 at Armstrong Park in Three Rivers. Teams will play eight games and cost is $60 per team. The format is a doubles round robin. Skill levels are from novice to advance. Medals …

American Axle workers in Three Rivers have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Ahead of the May 31 contract expiration, nearly 1,000 workers at the General Motors supplier voted by 98% to authorize strike action should the company refuse to offer a fair contract, members said. UAW Local 2093 Region 1D Director Steve Dawes said the message to American Axle …

St. Joseph County Road Commission is involved in a number of local projects this week. According to an agency posting on social media, Findley Road will be closed from M-86 to Bucknell Road in Nottawa Township for a culvert replacement. In addition, Witt Lake Road will be pulverized from County Farm Road to Halfway Road in Burr Oak Township. Meanwhile, …

Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz said he is resigning next week. Details of his resignation were not stated. In his resignation letter, however, Fitz said it has been an honor to serve with the men and women of law enforcement, as well as other determined partners. He also acknowledged his office staff, past and present. Fitz’s last day will be …

Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a fraudulent scheme involving a fictitious “Final Enforcement Notice.” Agency officials said the notice appears to be from Wayne County District Court Traffic Division. Notices use urgent and intimidating language, claiming the recipient is in default and subject to immediate enforcement action. The notice is not legitimate, as Michigan courts and …

A Branch County man was arrested last week and charged with five counts of criminal-sexual contact. Sheriff Fred Blankenship said 32-year-old Ryan Schlueter was arrested after a warrant was issued May 3 in Girard Township. The investigation stems from a report filed by a juvenile and her mother, alleging a sexual assault with Schlueter allegedly occurred at an undisclosed date …

Officials from Menard’s said the Three Rivers location is closed indefinitely as it continues to recover from the March 6 tornado. The EF-2 tornado followed a line that included Menard’s in its path. A partial re-opening took place last month but the store was forced to close April 20 until all repairs can be made. The store lost a good …