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Motorcycle crash in Cass County

One person was injured in a motorcycle crash over the weekend in Cass County. Sheriff Clint Roach’s Office reports that early Saturday morning, a single-vehicle motorcycle crash happened on M-60 just west of Oak Grove Road in Cassopolis. The incident happened around 7 a.m. Michael Armstrong, 59, of Decatur, was traveling west on M-60 when he lost control of his …

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Branch County Sheriff’s department warns of telephone scam

Someone has been impersonating a Branch County Sheriff’s official on the phone, according to the department, Branch County is warning residents of the active telephone scam. Currently, the office is receiving information that a scammer is contacting individuals by phone and posing as a Sargeant in the department. The caller is providing the actual name and badge number of one …

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Project Connect aims to help veterans find available resources

The St. Joseph County Project Connect & Veteran Stand Down will take place on Friday, October 2. It’s once again being put on by the St. Joseph County Human Services Commission, it runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Centreville Fairgrounds. Project Connect is a community resource fair connecting attendees to available services. It has several additional pieces …

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TR football loses to Otsego

The Three Rivers football team dropped a 36-28 decision to Otsego on Friday night. The Wildcats were upended despite taking the lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter on an interception from Aden Clemmons, which resulted in a touchdown. Tyson Rohrer led the Cats with 136 yards rushing in the game. Both Brayden Carpenter and Rylan Corte scored rushing …

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Out and About – Week of September 14th

It’s still over a month away, but it’s not too early to mark your kitchen calendar for Friday, October 23. The Sons of American Legion (SAL), will host a Walleye Fish Fry that evening from 5 to 7 PM. This will be a special Friday evening dinner at the American Legion in Three Rivers. Bring the family out for crispy …

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Road commission warns of paving company falsely claiming to be hired

The St. Joseph County Road Commission announced Wednesday they are aware of a paving company in the area which is falsely claiming to have been hired. According to officials, the paving company is claiming to have been hired by the road commission and are offering to pave driveways with excess materials from projects. The road commission said Lakeland Asphalt Company …

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Constantine police provides information on new traffic control device

Constantine Police Chief Dan Thayer released a statement on widespread speculation and a misunderstanding regarding a device. Thayer said the device is suspected by many individuals to be a Flock camera, which is installed with the new traffic lights on S. Washington and Sixth streets. This is not a Flock camera. Thayer said the village was not involved in the …

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Portage names new city manager

The City of Portage has hired its next city manager. On Tuesday, the city council officially appointed Karen Dempsey-Horan as the new leader for the city. She brings nearly 30 years of experience in local government. She will begin her new role in a few months. Those years of experience include community development, strategic planning, organizational leadership and municipal administration. …

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EHD found in deer

The first case of EHD for 2026 has been confirmed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The DNR reported epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in free-ranging white-tailed deer from multiple counties, including Branch, Ingham, Jackson and Lenawee. EHD is a viral, sometimes fatal disease that periodically affects white-tailed deer in Michigan. It’s transmitted through the bite of an infected biting …

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Bronson convicted on drug charges

A Bronson man faces life in prison following a conviction for methamphetamine possession on Tuesday. Paul Firschell, 63, faces up to life in prison for his September 2025 crime which occurred in Coldwater. He was convicted by a 12-person jury, according to officials. According to testimony at the trial, the Coldwater Police Department received a tip that drug activity was …

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