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Three Rivers municipal officials have provided details regarding the city’s annual spring cleanup. Dumpsters will be available at various neighborhoods throughout the community, starting today through Thursday. Locations vary daily and are available on the city’s website: threeriversmi.org. The Dumpsters will be available from dawn to dusk. Dumpsters will also be available through Saturday in the city’s West Parking Lot. …

A Portage financial institution is hosting a “Shred Your Stuff” event this week. Lake Michigan Credit Union is hosting the free service 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at its branch on West Centre Avenue. Event organizers said they will accept up to six boxes of papers. Anyone dropping off papers to shred will be asked to remain in their vehicle …

Cass County Road Commission has information related to upcoming roadwork in Howard and Pokagon townships. Michigan Department of Transportation plans to widen shoulders, install curve-warning signs, add center rumble strips and perform guardrail upgrades starting May 18 on M-51 between White Street in Howard Township and Crystal Springs Street in Pokagon Township. Traffic will likely be narrowed to one lane …

The mayor of Three Rivers is hoping for more money in the city’s budget to be allocated to the city’s police department to increase staffing and to raise officer wages. WWMT-TV has reported that Mayor Angel Johnston posted a video on YouTube expressing her thoughts on the matter. Johnston is encouraging residents to show up May 19 to a public …

SOME VERY TRUE WORDS: — A sharp tongue can cut your own throat. — If you want your dreams to come true, you mustn’t oversleep. — Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important. — The best vitamin for making friends is B1. Here is the schedule for the St. Joe County Mobile Markets for 2026. …

The U.S. Small Business Administration has made low-interest federal disaster loans available for those affected by the March 6th tornadoes. According to federal officials, loans are available for businesses, nonprofits and residents. The SBA also issued a disaster declaration Monday following a request by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The declaration covers eight counties, including St. Joseph, Cass and Branch. Residents in …

Sturgis firefighters were dispatched shortly after 4:30 a.m. Thursday to a residential blaze in the 500 block of Mechanic Street. According to a department media release, first-arriving crews noticed a fully-involved garage fire that had extended to the home as well as to a residence west of the property. Damage was considerable, authorities said. The garage was completely engulfed, a …

Three Rivers Mayor Angel Johnston issued a Facebook post bemoaning the condition of Michigan Avenue and other state-owned routes through the city. According to the post made Wednesday, Johnston said her vehicle is in need of an alignment due to travel on roadways in Three Rivers. Johnston said most complaints she and city hall field center on Michigan Avenue. In …

Monday’s strong winds took their toll on county services in St. Joseph County this week. Erin Goff, from the county’s administrator’s office, said loss of power forced a number of county agencies to close Tuesday and Wednesday. In light of the power outage that struck Centreville late Monday, non-emergency county buildings in the village were closed for the day Tuesday. …

White Pigeon Township Library invites the public to participate in a new program offered Monday mornings starting next week. Director Perri Saunders said the popular game Mahjong will be taught starting at 9:30 a.m. every Monday through the summer. Overseen by Suzi Puckett, demonstrations will center on how to play the game in its American and Chinese versions. Saunders suggested …