The St. Joseph County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect wishes to remind the public that it is a partner of the organization Cribs For Kids. As a result, the CA/N Council is able to help anyone in need of a safe sleeping place for their baby. Its partnership with Cribs For Kids allows the council to …

A flatbed trailer was stolen last week from a location in White Pigeon Township. Michigan State Police troopers were called to the 20000 block of Dickinson Road to investigate the incident. The victim told authorities the incident occurred sometime last week, though it is not known which day specifically the theft occurred. The trailer is a 2011 Kaufman flat bed, …

Another local community festival is taking the year off, as officials from the Bronson Polish Festival announced last week the 2020 event is canceled. Polish Festival committee member Candy Cox said the decision was agonizing but there were too many safety concerns to acknowledge. Cox said financial considerations also played a part in the decision, as some businesses that usually …

A “$20 for $20” gift card promotion benefiting locally owned, small businesses in Three Rivers sold out in less than eight minutes Friday. Organized by the Three Rivers Area Community Foundation, the promotion started at noon Friday. In all, 45 businesses participated, according to Melissa Bliss, executive director of the foundation. She explained that the program was set up to …

Howard Marion Curtis, age 92, of Three Rivers, died peacefully Monday, April 20, 2020. He was born December 26, 1927 in Volinia Township, Cass County, to Fred A and Leatha Mae (Hull) Curtis. Howard served during WWII in the Navy, trained as a Marine, and served in the Army Air Corps. On January 24, 1953, he married Beverly Jean Keeler …

Fire officials in Sturgis said a Thursday evening blaze appears to be arson. Deputy police chief Ryan Banaszak said the incident was reported around 5:30 p.m. and took placed in the 300 block of West Jean Street. First-arriving fire personnel said they found flames coming from an upper-level apartment. The fire was contained to one area. No one was injured, …

Michigan restaurants and bars on Friday pushed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to let them reopen in three weeks, saying they need a lifeline to survive financially and a chance to show the public it is safe to return. The businesses have been closed to dine-in customers since March 16. They hope to resume service on May 29, when restrictions are currently …

The goal of the Three Rivers Area Community Foundation was to replicate the success of a community-investment program tried elsewhere in the region through a “$20 for $20” gift card promotion. The effort, to benefit nearly 50 businesses in the 49093 ZIP code, was a success, as the gift cards sold out in 8 minutes! Foundation Executive Director Melissa Bliss …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is inviting visitors to help nature by joining in self-guided garlic mustard pulling at any of eight SWMLC nature preserves. Due to restrictions caused by the pandemic, SWMLC has had to cancel its usual springtime volunteer activities, including the garlic mustard pulls that help keep this invasive plant from colonizing woodland habitats. Garlic mustard can be …

Glen Oaks Community College will hold commencement Dec. 18, president David Devier announced this week. The ceremony will include all students who were scheduled to cross the stage this evening and those who will complete their degrees by the end of fall semester. Devier made the announcement Wednesday through a video on the Glen Oaks Facebook page. He said graduating …