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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 …

YMCA Camp Eberhart will host a ceremonial ribbon cutting next month. The celebration commemorates the restoration and future of Hickory Limb and the Stone Cabin. Built in 1960, the Hickory Limb Bath House has long served as a vital hub for waterfront activity. Originally designed as a changing and shower area, it was later divided when camp went co-ed in 1976. Today, …

A new food pantry is coming to St. Joseph County. WWMT reports that officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week at the new Community Impact Pantry at First United Methodist Church in Three Rivers. Organizers said the new site allows them to help more area people in need. Rev. Heather Nowak said South Michigan Food Bank partnered with Meridian Health …

A millage request a couple of weeks ago at an Allegan County school district ended in a dead heat. Hopkins Public Schools saw its appeal for a $110 million bond deadlock at 1,091 votes each way. Hopkins Township Clerk Stacey Timmer said she was in disbelief after noticing the unusual result. Timmer said it was the largest turnout she has …

This next Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day. On this day we honor those Americans who paid the ultimate price by giving their lives for their country. The American Legion will provide the Annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. The parade will form at the intersection of North Main and Kelsey Streets in Three Rivers. It will …

Centreville Public Schools has announced its participation in the 2026 Summer Food Service Program. In partnership with Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services, the “Meet Up and Eat Up” program starts June 11 and continues weekly through July 30. Free meals will be available to children 18 years of age and under, or people up to …

Organizers behind a pickleball tournament, sponsored by Three Rivers Promise, are issuing a call-out for prospective participants. Event organizers said the fundraiser begins at 8 a.m. June 27 at Armstrong Park in Three Rivers. Teams will play eight games and cost is $60 per team. The format is a doubles round robin. Skill levels are from novice to advance. Medals …

American Axle workers in Three Rivers have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Ahead of the May 31 contract expiration, nearly 1,000 workers at the General Motors supplier voted by 98% to authorize strike action should the company refuse to offer a fair contract, members said. UAW Local 2093 Region 1D Director Steve Dawes said the message to American Axle …

St. Joseph County Road Commission is involved in a number of local projects this week. According to an agency posting on social media, Findley Road will be closed from M-86 to Bucknell Road in Nottawa Township for a culvert replacement. In addition, Witt Lake Road will be pulverized from County Farm Road to Halfway Road in Burr Oak Township. Meanwhile, …

Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz said he is resigning next week. Details of his resignation were not stated. In his resignation letter, however, Fitz said it has been an honor to serve with the men and women of law enforcement, as well as other determined partners. He also acknowledged his office staff, past and present. Fitz’s last day will be …