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St. Joseph County United Way is hosting a food distribution in Three Rivers to continue supporting individuals and families affected by the recent tornado. The distribution takes place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the former LA Cafe parking lot, 143 W. Michigan Ave., in Three Rivers. Individuals and families who need assistance with food are encouraged to stop …

An out-of-state resident was swept off South Haven’s south pier last week. Van Buren County officials said the 57-year-old man was swept into Lake Michigan shortly before 6 p.m. Friday after a series of large waves crashed over the pier. The incident occurred toward the end of the pier, by the lighthouse, authorities said. The pier was declared closed at …

Camp Eberhart has a volunteer opportunity taking place next month. It is hosting a Cabin Clean-Up Day on April 18. The goal is to get the cabins and beach cleaned and ready for the camp’s busy May schedule. The workday starts at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 4 o’clock. Breakfast is served at 8 a.m. and lunch will be provided at …

Two people were arrested over the weekend on felony charges related to a retail-theft incident at the Sturgis Meijer. According to a Sturgis Department of Public Safety media release, officers were called at 1:45 a.m. Sunday to the South Centerville Road store in response to a felony retail fraud, and a hit-and-run crash. Officers eventually located the suspect vehicle, a …

Strong winds were considered a factor in a power outage in the center of St. Joseph County early Monday. Witnesses reported seeing two flashes of light in the sky around 7:10 a.m. A blown transformer or substation knocked out electricity to the village of Centreville, prompting Nottawa, Centreville and Glen Oaks schools to close for the day. In addition, staff …

A multi-agency resource center for tornado-recovery assistance is setting up for business this coming weekend. Through the coordination of St. Joseph County United Way, “Three Rivers Community Support After the Storm,” is a four-hour event that starts Saturday at Riverside Church. Meals will be available on site. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to connect with local resources for …

Indiana Michigan Power has suspended service disconnections in the Three Rivers area through the end of the month. The move comes as the result of the March 6 tornado that struck and heavily damaged portions of the city. It also is a step being called a way to prevent further hardship while customers recover. Company officials will evaluate and determine …

Here’s a reminder that Three Rivers Area Mentoring has announced the date of its 2026 walleye dinner and silent auction fundraiser. The annual event starts at 5 p.m. April 11 at Fraternal Order of Eagles on Hoffman Street. Tickets are $20 per person and include a choice of walleye or chicken tenders, hushpuppies, coleslaw, fries and a cookie. Tickets are …

The cities of Three Rivers and Union City made National News a week or so ago. Mother Nature unleashed her wrath and did a bit of demolishing here in St. Joe and Branch counties. Several lives were lost in Branch County and my condolences go out to those families during this time of grieving. My kudos to those communities who …

A Cass County man was arrested last week on weapons-related offenses. Michigan State Police troopers on Saturday stopped a vehicle on U.S. 12 near Tharp Lake Road in Mason Township for excessive speed. Troopers observed two firearms inside the vehicle. One of the weapons was found to be stolen from an undisclosed location, troopers said. A 21-year-old Edwardsburg man was …