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Officers from Three Rivers and Constantine conducted a search warrant this week at a residence in the 500 block of 9th Street in an attempt to retrieve stolen property. Chief Scott Boling said officers served the search warrant and, in the process, encountered nearly a dozen subjects on the property while five more people exited the residence. During questioning of …

Organizers behind an event overseen by St. Joseph County Probation/Parole Office are seeking assistance in the form of gift cards as a reward. The office is hosting an art contest for probationers and parolees as part of its “Offender Success Program.” The event is described as a pro-social activity to help support, encourage and mentor offenders in a positive manner. …

Two local organizations have combined resources to offer a suicide-loss survivor support group. Centreville-based Pivotal – formerly Community Mental Health of St. Joseph County – along with L.O.S.S. Team of St. Joseph County, offer in-person support groups 5 to 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Pivotal’s satellite office on Millard Street in Three Rivers. The other monthly …

Three Cass County men were recently sentenced on offenses related to criminal sexual conduct. Michigan State Police investigators said Dowagiac resident James Tovey Jr., 27, was found guilty of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to Cass County court officials. Meanwhile, Johnathon Barrett, 25 of Cassopolis, and 55-year-old Dowagiac resident Craig Kirksey, were convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Their arrests …

Here’s a reminder that Three Rivers Department of Public Works is in the midst of its fall brush pick up. Brush is to be left in the terrace area – the space between the curb and sidewalk – by 7 a.m. on the day of pick up. The annual service began Monday and continues today in the Fourth District and …

A Cass County man convicted of stealing a full-grown walnut tree earlier this year has been sentenced. According to WSBT News, Trever Wallace, 36, will serve up to 10 years in prison. He pled guilty in August to larceny over $1,000. Cass County and Michigan State Police officials said the standing tree was felled Jan. 4 in the 61000 block …

St. Joseph County Central Dispatch recently recognized an employee for a milestone anniversary. Agency director Stacey Bower said Kelli Coykendall has served as a dispatcher for 15 years. Bower said Coykendall’s call-taking ability is unmatched. In addition, she is a leader and mentor to every staff member, Bower said. Bower concluded by saying Coykendall makes central dispatch a better place …

Organizers of last week’s electronics recycling and household hazardous waste collection in Centreville said a considerable amount of traffic patronized the event, despite the fact it was held on a weekday and weather was not ideal. St. Joseph County Conservation District Director Carolyn Grace said fall collection numbers are typically less than the spring event, and this year’s spring-versus-fall volume …

Cass County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a stabbing and vehicle theft last week in Newberg Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday to an area on Patterson Hill Road near Mann Street. The county’s 911 central dispatch fielded a call from a citizen who said a person was stabbed and his vehicle stolen. Deputies …

Constantine municipal officials are looking ahead at what course of action to take when village manager Mark Honeysett retires next year. Village council members last week discussed whether to replace Honeysett, hire a part-time manager or operate without a village manager. Facing a number of unanswered questions, council members agreed to meet with consultant Jim Bontrager for additional thoughts on …