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Here’s the weekly update from Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the U.S. 131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. A Stage 3 traffic pattern is in place at the north end of the project, resulting in two-way traffic on the northbound portion of U.S. 131. Meanwhile, a Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place at the south end, where two-way traffic …

Cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse and other animals will be in hunters’ sights as Michigan’s small game season gets underway Sunday. The Department of Natural Resources says a Michigan base license is required for small game hunters. The cost for residents is $11. The base license allows hunting of rabbit, hare, squirrel, pheasant, ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, woodchuck, woodcock, …

Michigan Department of Transportation officials wish to remind motorists that Hoffman Street west of U.S. 131 in the Three Rivers area is closed for construction. The closure took effect Tuesday and will be in place for an indefinite period of time. Suggested detour routes for both northbound and southbound traffic are posted. Also, as a reminder, MDOT said left turns …

State police officials are investigating the theft of a trailer from a location in Constantine Township. The incident occurred between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday in the 12000 block of Miller Road. The trailer was white and made by Jayco. Its value is estimated to be $7,000, according to authorities.

Michigan Department of Transportation officials have provided a weekly update on the status of the US-131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place, with two-way traffic on Southbound US-131 at the M-60 junction at the south end of project and on northbound US-131 at the Hoffman Road/Rocky River bridge area. MDOT said road-building is complete …

A significant moment in the history of the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging was celebrated last week. Friday’s ceremonial ribbon cutting to recognize the agency’s new headquarters in Three Rivers attracted several dozen people. In addition to COA’s new headquarters, the remodeled Three Rivers Inn includes 38 one-bedroom units and eight two-bedroom residences. COA director Tim Stoll welcomed State …

The St. Joseph County Commission on Aging is celebrating the opening of its new home in Three Rivers with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event. The fanfare takes place at 2 p.m. Friday at Rivers Enrichment Center and Residence, 1200 W. Broadway St. The residential units and COA headquarters were remodeled from the former Three Rivers Inn. The residential component features 38 …

Three Rivers resident Geoffrey Clark has announced he plans to run for the Three Rivers City Commission as a write-in candidate. Clark made the announcement last week and in response, Three Rivers resident Cody Sharpe said he will not pursue a write-in campaign of his own. Sharpe said he will instead support Clark as candidate for the city’s First District. …

A Three Rivers woman with a history of community involvement has been named interim director of the Three Rivers Public Library. Bobbi Schoon was named to the position during a special meeting Thursday. She steps in after Lynn Schofield-Dahl announce earlier in the week her resignation. Schofield-Dahl declined to state why she chose to resign, stating only that it was …

A state police patrol car was struck while its driver was on patrol over the weekend along Interstate 94 in Calhoun County. According to a department media release, the trooper was driving in the westbound lane at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Beadle Lake Road, which is exit No. 100. The trooper had been patrolling a construction zone …