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Mendon High School’s attempt to win its 12th football title was thwarted Saturday by Powers North Central High School. Playing at the Superior Dome in Marquette, the Jets set the tone immediately, as they returned the opening kick off for a score, led 21-0 after six minutes, 28-0 by the end of the first quarter and 41-6 at halftime. North …

St. Joseph County officials this week approved two matters authorizing acceptance of a pair of grants. During their monthly meeting Tuesday, commissioners OK’d receiving grants of more than $300,000 for specialty court programs and a Homeland Security grant in excess of $630,000. St. Joseph County Emergency Management Director Erin Goff quickly noted the $630,000-plus is for the nine-county region of …

Three Rivers Fire Department announced this week the return of “Firefighters for Santa” this season. The department is partnering with St. Joseph County United Way, which will act as a fiduciary agent for the popular program. Organizers said 100 percent of donations will be sent to Three Rivers Fire Department’s firefighters association to help purchase gifts. Toy-collection boxes will be …

A big weekend is on tap for Mendon Hornets football fans. Mendon will play Saturday in its first state-title game since the 2011 team capped an undefeated season for the school’s 11th state title. Its game Saturday will be Mendon’s first as an eight-man squad. The Division 2 contest will feature the Hornets at the Superior Dome in Marquette for …

Centreville Public Schools is staging the first of its two “Bulldog Blueprint” community sessions this evening. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library. Superintendent Chad Brady said the district is contemplating future building projects and community input is being sought. Possible projects would be covered at no additional cost to taxpayers if the district decides to …

A South Bend man died earlier this week in a single-vehicle collision in Constantine Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called at 7 p.m. Tuesday to North River Road, near Quaker Road, in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said deputies arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Deputies removed the 74-year-old passenger from the vehicle and …

Sturgis Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help with its Christmas toy program. Help is needed setting up toys from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 21; shoppers are needed 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 22; and volunteers to assist families with shopping 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 23. Potential volunteers are advised to contact Kevin or …

Michigan State Police troopers responded Wednesday morning to a 17-vehicle crash in Calhoun County’s Marshall Township. State police said the incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. on the Verona Road overpass over Interstate 94. Authorities said no serious injuries were reported. Icy road conditions are believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash, authorities said.

A demolition more than 20 years in the making started around 10 a.m. Tuesday, as crews began leveling the old Three Rivers Hospital. A team from Dore & Associates of Bay County used the bucket end of an excavator to start the process. City manager Joe Bippus said weather may play a role in the projected timeline, but he said …

Three members of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair Board survived a recall attempt. Tony Hochstetler, Gary Clark and Tricia Ulsh were targeted for their part in the October dismissal of former fair manager Missi Tefft. During the Fair Association’s annual meeting Monday, an anonymous, paper vote was taken to determine the trio’s fate. Though “yes” votes in favor of …