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The flood warning remains in effect for the St. Joseph River in Three Rivers until Sunday morning. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of apartments near the river along Mechanic Street, the River Glen Condos on East Michigan Avenue, and basements of several homes along River Drive can be expected. – At …

Cass County residents are encouraged to support a federal grant being sought by county officials. The Cass County Board of Commissioners will stage a public hearing at 5 o’clock Thursday for citizens to comment on the county’s plan to seek $400,000 to support disaster-recovery efforts. The public hearing is a required step in the process to try to secure the …

Organizers of the annual cleanup at Lakeside Cemetery and South Colon Cemetery are asking for the public’s cooperation before work begins April 15. They ask that all gravesite decorations be removed in advance of the task. Work is expected to take place April 15 through the end of the month. Event organizers said they are not responsible for any decorations …

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport officials have issued a media release related to United Airlines’ returning service to Chicago O’Hare. Airport director Craig Williams said the service was to begin in late April but has hit a snag. Due to temporary capacity constraints in Chicago, the Federal Aviation Administration has placed operational restrictions affecting United Airlines and American Airlines. As a …

On Saturday, April 11, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a Silent Auction for Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM) from 5 until 8 PM. The lodge is located at 715 East Hoffman in Three Rivers. The cost is $20 per person and you’ll have a choice of either Walleye or Chicken Tenders. Included with the entree will be …

St. Joseph County United Way officials recently celebrated the completion of their new facility. The new office is at 62527 Shimmel Road, just south of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District. The new site offers more space than what was previously available as a tenant in a strip plaza in Centreville. Agency director Kelly Hostetler and her staff moved …

Branch County authorities recently concluded a lengthy drug investigation, culminating with the arrest of two people. Sheriff Fred Blankenship said deputies executed a search warrant Friday at a residence in the 900 block of Weaver Road in Bronson Township. He said deputies recovered in excess of 320 grams of crystal meth, an undisclosed quantity of mushrooms and items commonly associated …

Vendor spaces are now available for a community event coming up later this month in Sturgis. The Sturgis Spring and Food Expo starts at noon April 19 at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It features a free cooking show with Laura Kurella. It also offers a floral “Make and Take” by the Home Depot, food and truck vendors in …

White Pigeon Township Library has announced the lineup for its annual “Summertime Tunes” series. Director Perri Saunders said the four-week, live-music presentation starts July 1 with the Whistle Pigs, a band specializing in classic rock. On July 8, songwriters Kyle Joe & Friends will perform. The third week of the series showcases the R&B/Motown sounds of Tony Fields and Doug …

Here’s a reminder that South Michigan Food Bank is starting its monthly Mobile Market program today. Fresh produce, dairy and meal kits will be available at the distribution. The recurring event takes place at two area locations the first Thursday of the month, through October. Pick-up locations are from 9 to 11 a.m. at White Pigeon Catholic Church on U.S. …