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A proposal for a new, larger Shell gas station at a busy intersection in Vicksburg cleared its first hurdle recently, as members of the Vicksburg Village Council OK’d a rezoning request. Despite pleas from more than a dozen area residents urging denial, the request was approved unanimously. The Vicksburg Planning Commission on Feb. 9 recommended the request, albeit by a …

Three Rivers Area Community Foundation has partnered with St. Joseph County United Way to deliver recovery resources where they are needed most. With support from the Sturgis Area Community Foundation, a combined $20,000 grant has been awarded to St. Joseph County United Way to assist individuals and families impacted by the March 6 storm. The tornado impacted more than 350 …

Branch County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded last week to a report of a vehicle that was driven into Coldwater Lake. Sheriff Fred Blankenship said central dispatch received a call shortly before 12:30 a.m. March 14 at Centennial Road and Warren Road in Ovid Township. Investigators said a 19-year-old woman from Benton Harbor was driving south on Centennial Road when she …

A Cass County man who was one of more than two dozen known victims of a lottery scam will receive some level of justice after the perpetrators behind the fraud were recently sentenced. A 37-year-old Florida woman will spend three years in prison for her role in a years-long scam that defrauded millions of dollars. The Cass County man was …

South Michigan Food Bank has announced that a monthly Mobile Market program begins next week. Fresh produce, dairy and meal kits will be available at the April 2 distribution. The recurring event takes place at two area locations the first Thursday of the month, starting in April and concluding in October. Pick-up locations are from 9 to 11 a.m. at …

A fourth daily flight to Detroit’s Metro Airport from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport begins in June. AZO Director Craig Williams said Delta Airlines is offering the additional flight starting June 7. Williams said the fourth daily flight offers travelers more schedule options and shorter, more efficient layover opportunities, and improved connections through Delta’s Detroit hub. The new flight will depart …

St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman said he wants to make the public aware of a health situation in order to end rumors and speculation. Stutesman last week issued a statement on his Facebook page, where he said he has a rare sarcoma cancer growth in his left thigh. Stutesman said he noticed the growth in November. Treatment …

Three Rivers High School softball program is staging a fundraiser involving a pair of local fire departments. Fabius Park and Three Rivers fire departments will take on the Lady Wildcats varsity softball team April 24 at the high school ball field. A number of family-friendly attractions will be on hand, including fire trucks and an ambulance on display, a basket …

Things to Drop From Your Life: Drop the negative people around you. Drop saying “Yes” all the time. Drop the past. Drop worrying about the future. Drop caring about the mistakes you’ve made. Drop yourself portrait image. Unbelievable But True Facts: Dogs can smell cancer. Humans and giraffes have the same number of neck bones. Chewing gum after meals reduces …

A Coldwater man was arrested following a pursuit earlier this week in Branch County. Sheriff Fred Blankenship said deputies attempted to stop a vehicle at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday at Union City Road and State Street for a traffic violation. The suspect failed to stop, leading to a pursuit that concluded at Virginia Manor Apartments in Coldwater. The 34-year-old suspect was …