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Two people were arrested on drug- and weapons-related charges in the village of Constantine. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies executed a search warrant Tuesday at a residence in the 200 block of Meadow Lane following an investigation into suspected drug activity. During the investigation, deputies determined that methamphetamine was being distributed from the residence. While executing …

The son of a former state representative is the second person set to challenge incumbent Steve Carra for the 36th House District. Luke Lori, 47, son of former sheriff and State Rep. Matt Lori, announced his intentions Tuesday to the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Constantine resident Max Coon announced his candidacy late last year. A Three Rivers resident, …

A Niles man was injured after suffering a medical condition, resulting in a three-vehicle crash earlier this month in Cass County’s Pokagon Township. Deputies responded at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 7 to M-51, near Pennsylvania Street, in response to a crash. Investigators said Robert Ackerman II, 64, was driving southwest on M-51 when he suffered a medical situation. His vehicle left …

A special sports presentation is headed your way this evening, as we present Three Rivers wrestling action from Thornapple Kellogg High School. The Wildcats men’s squad takes on Stevensville Lakeshore High School in the opening round of regional competition. Burch Ruesink and Carl Barth will be on the sidelines to bring all the action. We’ll be on the air starting …

Officials from the Three Rivers Promise announced a milestone has been reached. The fund recently surpassed the $1 million mark in its community-driven fundraising campaign. The achievement marks a major step toward the program’s initial goal of building a self-sustaining endowment to support the future of Three Rivers High School graduates, according to Three Rivers Promise board member Tom Lowry. …

Constantine Parks and Recreation Board members are extending a public invitation to attend their annual meeting. It starts at 7 p.m. March 5 at village hall on White Pigeon Street. Questions about the event can be directed to Kassandra Hochstetler, at 435-2085.

Kalamazoo Nature Center is now selling tickets for its Maple Sugar Festival. Highlighted by a pancake breakfast, the one-day event will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 at the North Westnedge Avenue property. Activities include a forest-canopy exhibit, creature feature presentations, bird feeding, a magic show and kids activities. The Maple Sugar Festival, the 61st staged by …

Here’s a reminder that Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual “Ice Breaker” event coming up this weekend. The 24th Ice Breaker and silent auction fundraiser starts at 6 o’clock Saturday at Armstrong Recreation Hall. The first bidding table closes at 7 p.m. The public is invited to the $20-per-person event, which includes food and beverages. Tickets …

St. Joseph County United Way has issued a reminder related to its annual “Box Out Cancer” high school varsity basketball event and fundraiser. The 2026 contest takes place Friday at Sturgis High School, where a varsity basketball doubleheader against Three Rivers is scheduled. At 5:30, the Lady Trojans will tip-off against the Lady Wildcats. Then, at 7 o’clock, the boys …

Did You Know? — Cats can’t taste sweetness. They’re the only mammals that can’t. — Male cats are mostly left-pawed. — Most cats dislike citrus scents…they act as natural repellents. — Unlike humans, cats can safely drink seawater. — Cats instinctively hide when they are sick. — Cats stalk their owners just for fun. — Cats sometimes guard their owners …