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Alcohol and speed were cited as potential factors in a weekend crash that killed two Kalamazoo County men in northern Park Township. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were called at 12:08 a.m. Saturday to the area of Parkville Road and Mint Road regarding a one-vehicle crash. Investigators said a 27-year-old man was driving north on Parkville Road when his vehicle …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office has announced details related to its annual Boater Safety Education Course for 2026. The sessions are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4 and April 18 at the Sheriff’s Office Training Center in Centreville. Potential participants need only attend and complete one of the sessions. The course is free of charge but limited to 30 …

Officials from First United Methodist Church of Sturgis are hoping to draw renewed attention to its weekly “Clothing Sanctuary.” The church offers free clothing 3 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and noon to 2 p.m. every Friday. Clothing styles and sizes are available for people of all ages. Anyone wishing to donate clothes is encouraged to consider the weekly drop-off, …

State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey has introduced legislation to eliminate the 24% wholesale tax on marijuana. The tax was created during budget negotiations late last year. According to a media release from Lindsey’s office, Senate Bill 810 would repeal the new tax and revert marijuana taxation to the structure set by voters who approved legalization of marijuana. Lindsey said he objects …

Old age is not for sissies. A year ago I suffered a heart attack and spent about six weeks at home recovering from Quadruple Heart By-Pass surgery. Since then I’ve been attending “Heart Healthy” sessions at the Beacon Health Wellness Pavilion. I’ve shared some of these experiences with everyone via this column. I recently developed a slipped disc in my …

Glen Oaks Community College officials have announced details related to the school’s annual Healthcare College & Employment Fair. It will run 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10 on the Concourse. The free event provides job seekers and students with opportunities to connect directly with healthcare employers and colleges offering healthcare-education programs. Employers will conduct on-site interviews, giving attendees the …

Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has a number of events coming up in March. At 7 p.m. March 6, Friday Night Social Night presents Improv Night. Recommended age is 17 and older. On March 7, Jukebox Saturday Night will showcase “Music of Mancini” at 7:30. At 7 o’clock March 12, as part of the Cinema Circle, a feature presentation of …

Three Rivers Elks No. 1248 is hosting a reverse raffle next month. Top prize is $2,000. The draw-down starts at 1 p.m. March 21. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass. Tickets are available any time from a bartender or from an Elks officer.

Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Chad Brady issued a media release Wednesday detailing upcoming construction that will impact student drop-off/pick-up, parking, and parking-lot traffic flow at the high school. The start of the district’s Series 2, 2023 Bond Construction project includes the addition of a multi-purpose gymnasium and air-conditioning at the jr/sr high school. Work is set to begin Monday, Brady …

Three Rivers Public Services Director Amy Roth said the department is scheduled to begin a preventative-maintenance cleaning on sewer mains located in the 2nd District. The area is located south and east of the St. Joseph River. Roth said work will start Monday and is expected to be completed in a month. She explained that cleaning is completed with high-pressure …