Three Rivers Community Schools recently welcomed a pair of “Paws with a Cause” facility dogs. Therapy dogs Tanner, a golden retriever based at Three Rivers High School, and Austin, a black Lab based at Norton Elementary, already are making a difference as part of the district’s K9 Comfort Crew. Three Rivers Public Library last week hosted a meet-and-greet with the …

State police troopers are appealing to the public for help with locating a stolen car involved in a hit-and-run incident recently. The vehicle in question, a 2003 Saturn, was involved in a crash over the weekend at U.S. 131 and Lovers Lane in Lockport Township. The driver left the scene, failing to check on the well-being of the other party, …

The village of Constantine has announced details related to the return of its annual Easter egg hunt. Three age groups are invited to participate in the April 16 event. Toddlers will start at 11:30 a.m. at the east end of Riverview Park. Fifteen minutes later, kindergarten and first-grade participants will start their hunt at the west end of Riverview Park. …

State Rep. Steve Carra and the Michigan House of Representatives voted last week to approve a plan to reduce taxes for working families and expand tax savings for seniors. The plan, which would provide an estimated $2.5 billion in annual tax relief, is contained in Senate Bill 768. Carra said the plan will reduce taxes for everyone, whether they’re retired or …

IT’S MARDI GRAS ! !  Party time!  I’m a party animal.  I am “Jett” a pit bloodhound mix.  I am a one and a half year old male.  I will need my neuter surgery.  I am housetrained and I get along with kids.  My owner moved and could not take me with him.  My docket number is 51798, at the …

On February 25th the CDC updated their guidance for the general population regarding wearing masks indoors, as well as the requirement for face masks on school buses and vans.  These changes come as a result of the drop in COVID-19 cases in the country and moves us towards a system that asks the individual to assess risk and determine the …

A Sturgis man faces more than three dozen felony charges after he was involved in a traffic stop last week in Sherman Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies stopped a car shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday in the 64000 block of Balk Road for an equipment violation. The 40-year-old driver was found to have been operating the vehicle with no …

State police troopers responded recently to a report of breaking and entering, and larceny in Branch County’s Noble Township. Troopers were called to the 1200 block of Sielkens Road to investigate a situation that occurred between Feb. 22 and 27. Investigators said suspects stole a John Deere mower, lawn equipment, woodworking tools and scrap metal. Troopers are continuing to investigate …

Jerry Dowell, a 40-year-old St. Joseph County resident, will serve at least six years in prison after pleading no contest to second-degree criminal sexual conduct as a second offender. St. Joseph County assistant prosecutor Deborah Davis said a girl and boy, now teens, lived with their mother and Dowell in various locations since 2007. Much of that time was in …

A Cassopolis man died over the weekend following a single-vehicle crash in Cass County’s Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 4:30 p.m. Sunday to the area of Calvin Hill Street and Turpin Road in response to a personal-injury traffic crash. Investigators said 36-year-old William Jones was traveling south on Robinson Road and failed to negotiate …