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Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft of two, 1000-foot rolls of Romex wire from a location in Nottawa Township. Troopers said the incident occurred between Dec. 2 and Dec. 5 in the 61000 block of Nottawa Road. The rolls of wire were taken from a residential construction site, authorities said.

“TR Goes Tropical” has been chosen as the theme of the 2023 Three Rivers Water Festival. Barb Penny, Three Rivers Water Festival Committee member, said establishing a theme was an early task in the process of organizing the 66th community festival. Penny said committee members felt the theme is familiar to most, which would allow the participants in the parade …

Three Rivers municipal officials recently approved a grant application that would expand the pickleball court at Armstrong Park. During their city commission meeting last week, Mayor Tom Lowry and commissioners put their support behind a grant application that could net nearly $300,000 through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The grant would require the city to put up $90,000. Those …

The village of Constantine will soon be the owner of a property on East Third Street. During a recent council meeting, village manager Mark Honeysett said county treasurer Kathy Humphreys indicated the village would be given ownership of a parcel at 160 E. Third St. Humphreys indicated the county had foreclosed on the property due to non-payment of taxes. Eventually, …

Nottawa Gas broke ground last week in advance of a new location in Centreville. Wednesday’s ceremonial ground breaking will lead to construction of a 9,000-square-foot building on Elanor Drive in the village’s industrial park. Company officials said they expect the new location to open by late summer 2023.

The body of an Indiana man missing since late November was found last week in Sturgis Township. State police troopers said the body of Garvin Roberson, 70, was found Friday in an area near Fawn River and White School roads. Roberson, the brother of Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson, was reported missing Nov. 28. Cause of death has not been determined …

A community Christmas celebration in Centreville takes place tonight with a variety of events. Hometown Christmas in Centreville celebration runs 4 to 7 p.m. Key locations include: Village office, which is hosting Santa, offering free books and a drop-box for items to be donated to Building Hope Free Store. The Chill Bean, 140 W. Main St., is offering free coffee, …

A 61-year-old Florida man died in a crash between a pickup and semi tractor-trailer earlier this week in Mottville Township. State police troopers were called around noon Tuesday to an area of U.S. 12 between White Pigeon and Mottville. Investigators determined the driver of the pickup crossed the centerline and struck the semi head-on. The 53-year-old semi driver, an Indiana …

A collection of artwork created by a Glen Oaks Community College professor is on public display. Michael Northrop’s “A Retrospective of 22 Years at the Oaks,” can be viewed at Flora Kirsch-Beck Art Gallery on the campus of Glen Oaks Community College. School officials said the exhibit features 32 pieces, in addition to photos of other installations of art across …

Cass County was one of 11 counties in the state to receive a grant for park-related improvements. In all, 13 grants were awarded to 11 counties, which are recipients of funds administered through the Michigan Department of Natural Resource. A total of $7.4 million was allocated in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park was …