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After three years as Sturgis city manager, Andrew Kuk announced this week he is resigning. The announcement came following a closed-session meeting Wednesday. Kuk’s resignation will be effective July 24. During Wednesday’s city commission meeting, Kuk said reasons for his resignation and separation are based on personal reflection and consideration of the goals of the commission. He said the separation …

Three Rivers municipal officials said an infrastructure project starting next week will include identifying residences on a list for a water-service verification. Starting Monday, Plummers Environmental will begin the process of water service line material verifications at roughly 750 locations throughout Three Rivers. Workers will use a blue flag, or leave a blue mark on the curb or sidewalk outside …

Michigan Department of Transportation has started work at two separate intersections on U.S. 12 in Cass County. The first is at Beebe Road in Milton Township and the other at Adamsville Road in Ontwa Township. In both cases, MDOT crews are adding left-turn lanes at the crossroads. MDOT urges motorists to exercise caution when approaching either of these intersections.

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the return of two vintage scooters. Three Rivers Police Department officials said a 1957 Cushman scooter, white in color, and a black, 1959 Cushman Eagle scooter were stolen April 1 from a garage at a location in the 800 block of Hill Street. Access to the garage was gained by …

Three Rivers Women’s Club, in conjunction with Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority, is hosting an event next week centering on “May is Mental Health Awareness Month.” The Hope Garden, featuring a prominent number of yellow tulips, is the focal point of the May 2 gathering at the Circle Garden on Main Street in downtown Three Rivers. Event organizers said their …

St. Joseph County Fairgrounds officials are issuing a last call for anyone interested in a booth rental at the annual Garage Sale and Vintage Market. The one-day event starts at 8 a.m. May 2 at the Centreville-based property. Clothing, books, toys, furniture and vintage items are typically available for sale at the market. To secure a booth or for more …

Three Rivers Promise is hosting a pickleball tournament. 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 will be awarded to the top three teams. All …

The office of U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg is planning mobile office hours next week in Vicksburg. Walberg encourages anyone who needs assistance with any federal agency to participate to potentially receive help. He said agencies such as Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services can be difficult to navigate but Walberg …

Park Township residents will be asked whether to support a millage request dedicated to local road improvements. Township board members recently agreed to move forward with an August 4 request to seek four-tenths of a mill for improvements to Moorepark Road, and portions of Parkville and Thompson Lane, among others. Park Township had funding through a local road millage from …

A teenager was injured in a one-vehicle crash last week in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called at 7:45 p.m. Friday to an area of Bellows Road, south of Sweet Road. Investigators said a 16-year-old Edwardsburg resident was driving south on Bellows Road and his vehicle collided with a log in the road. The driver …