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A chain saw, trimmer and riding mower were stolen recently from a shed in Park Township. Sheriff’s deputies said the victim indicated the incident occurred between May 28 and June 3 in the 20000 block of M-60. The building’s doors were shut but not locked.

Three Rivers Police were called to 1200 Hov Air Drive Sunday night on a report of a man assaulting a woman with a gun. When police arrived, the suspect fled on foot still holding the gun. Officers discharged their firearms at the suspect, missing him as he fled. Several hours later, police received a tip on the location of the …

Organizers of the 58th Three Rivers Water Festival are calling the 2014 edition a success. The three-day community celebration concluded Saturday with an enhanced fireworks show, thanks to an extra financial contribution from Omni Community Credit Union. Thursday’s parade was capped at the maximum 80 participants, and live music Friday and Saturday nights was enjoyed by hundreds of people. The …

One of two suspects in an armed robbery Wednesday in Three Rivers was arrested the following day. Three Rivers Police said a 55-year-old man was the victim of an armed robbery Wednesday at his residence in the 1000 block of Maplecrest Court. He told police a male and female came to his residence with the intention of robbing him. The …

State police are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred last week at a business in Sturgis Township. Between June 8 and June 9, someone broke into a storage trailer at Hamilton Harley Davidson. A cash reward up to $1,000 is available for information that results in the arrest and conviction of the responsible party.

Legislation by state Rep. Matt Lori allowing rifles to be used for hunting in the southern Lower Peninsula with special cartridges is now a new rule initiated by the Natural Resources Commission. The NRC approved the order in response to a bill introduced by Lori. Rifles have not been permitted for hunting in the southern half of the Lower Peninsula …

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a hit-and-run property damage accident last week in Constantine Township. Around 10:20 p.m. Thursday, a Ford passenger car was attempting to proceed westbound across U.S. 131 on Riverside Drive. The Ford passenger car was struck by a light-colored passenger car heading southbound. The suspect vehicle is described as a four-door …

Police are continuing their investigation into an armed-robbery incident Wednesday in Three Rivers. According to police, an employee of Broadway Market had closed the store for the night. As the victim was walking toward his vehicle just before midnight, three masked men approached him. They were displaying guns and demanded his wallet, investigators said. They fled the scene on foot …

State Rep. Matt Lori said the equity gap that exists between larger and smaller school districts was narrowed this week, with House approval of Bill 5314, which establishes the School-Aid Fund for the coming fiscal year. Besides adding $50 in per-pupil funding for all students, the bill also designates another $125 per pupil for smaller schools, closing the equity gap …

Two vehicles parked in a field were damaged this week in Mendon Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said the incident occurred Tuesday night in a field near the intersection of Taylor and Nottawa roads. The nature of the damage was not indicated in a department media release.