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The Three Rivers Menards plans to partially re-open this Friday. According to MLive, company spokesperson Jeff Abbott confirmed there is no timeline as to when the remainder of the store will reopen. Weather will play a part in how quickly a full recovery is made, he added. Abbott said the store hopes to re-open its lumberyard, patio block and warehouse …

Poor visibility is a potential factor in a car-versus-pedestrian collision earlier this week in Cass County’s Ontwa Township. Edwardsburg Police Department officials said officers were dispatched shortly before 2 p.m. Monday to the intersection of U.S. 12 and Adamsville Road in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said construction crews were working on the side of the road, where flagmen …

Victor Fitz’s retirement as Cass County prosecutor proved to be a short-lived experience. Branch County Circuit Court officials on Monday appointed Fitz as their interim prosecuting attorney following Zachary Stempien’s ascension to the Circuit Court bench. While the position will be decided by voters in the August primary and November general elections, the court appointed Fitz to ensure operational stability. …

The organizer of a monthly diaper distribution at the Huss Project in Three Rivers is in need of reusable bags and totes. Beca Welty said the totes go to those receiving diapers, and are filled with their monthly supply of baby wipes and printed resource materials. The next diaper distribution is noon to 2 p.m. today at the Huss Project …

Officials from Keystone Place Homeless Shelter invite the public to an open house next month. The open house and community lunch start at 11 a.m. June 9 at Keystone’s Centreville location on East Market Street. Organizers said the event is a unique opportunity to tour the facility, meet the team behind Keystone’s programs and enjoy a meal while learning about …

Camp Fort Hill is, once again, offering day camp to kids between the ages of 7 through 12. Fort Hill officials said day camp has been a local favorite for decades, providing kids with access to outdoor education and activities. Cost is $125 a week per camper. Scholarships are available for potential campers who might require financial assistance. Camp sessions …

A 28-year-old man from Niles died over the weekend from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies responded shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday to a single-vehicle crash on M-60 near Lilac Avenue. Investigators said a motorcycle driven by Jesse Maurer was northbound on M-60 when a deer struck the side of …

Cass County Road Commission has announced the closure of a route in Calvin Township. Agency officials said Cassopolis Road is closed between Mt. Zion Street and Osborn Street. The immediate closure is due to a bridge failure over Christiana Creek just north of Mount Zion Road. The detour involves Mt. Zion Street, Robinson Road, Crooked Creek Road, and Osborn Street. …

A Constantine icon will be celebrated Saturday. Village officials invite the public to attend a tree-planting ceremony honoring Kathy Messner. Event organizers said the celebration is in honor of Messner’s dedicated service, kindness and love for the community. The culmination centers on planting of a prairie rose crabapple tree, which is symbolic of beauty and strength. The event starts at …

A program that provides relief assistance to the March 6 tornado in Cass, St. Joseph, Calhoun and Branch counties has been announced by a group of local real estate agencies. The program will provide financial relief to those impacted by the disaster, according to associations of Realtors from Branch and St. Joseph counties, and Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors. A …