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St. Joseph County United Way’s annual Christmas fundraiser is coming to an end next week. Tickets remain on sale for the Christmas Cash 50/50 Raffle. Tickets, which are $5 each or five for $20, are available from Sturgis municipal staff members and at St. Joseph County United Way’s office. The winning ticket will be drawn during Sturgis City Commission’s Dec. …

A Christmas variety show that benefits Three Rivers Area Mentoring will be presented over the weekend. “Make We Merry,” a longstanding Three Rivers tradition, takes place at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and conclude at 2 p.m. Sunday. All performances will be held at the Riviera Theatre. Tickets are $12 a piece, and $8 for anyone 12 and younger. They …

An Elkhart woman was hospitalized following a crash last week in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff’s officials said the incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Friday on Yankee Street, south of Wolf Road. Authorities said the 27-year-old driver was traveling east when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Deputies did not indicate in a media release the extent …

Colon Community Schools is organizing an “Adopt-A-Family” opportunity for Christmas. Anyone wishing to participate helping out a local family is asked to call Savannah Bohanon at Colon High School. The number is 432-3231.

A holiday tradition embraced by local children has returned to Yoder’s Country Market in Centreville. “Jolly the Elf” is hiding in the store, changing locations within the business weekly. Children who spot Jolly should report its location to an employee, who will then provide a stamped card. Once the card has been completed, a special reward will be provided after …

Schoolcraft High School’s march to a Division 7 state football title ended prematurely over the weekend. The Eagles lost, 34-6, to undefeated Menominee Sunday in Detroit and finished their season with an 11-3 record. Schoolcraft was hoping to secure its first state football title since 2001. Menominee, meanwhile, completed a 14-0 season. The Maroons’ most-recent state football title before this …

A Vicksburg man will be sentenced later this month for his role in the death of a 10-year-old Amish boy last year in Sherman Township. Logan Thomas, 30, pleaded guilty Nov. 24 in St. Joseph County Circuit Court for his role in the December 2024 death of Anthony Miller. Thomas was charged with operating while intoxicated causing death as a …

Three Rivers Fire Department and the Fabus Park Fire Department are teaming up to, once again, present “Firefighters for Santa.” Agency officials are asking for area businesses to consider monetary donations to help local families currently experiencing hard times. Potential recipients of “Firefighters for Santa” are recommended from area schools. Then, parents of those who are identified are asked what …

A procession scheduled to take place over the weekend was postponed to a date later this month. Organizers of what was supposed to be a light parade Saturday in downtown Three Rivers agreed to delay the event due to heavy snow, cold and strong winds. Instead, it will take place at 6 p.m. Dec. 19, according to event officials.

A Cass County man faces drug-related charges and other offenses, following his arrest last week in Calvin Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said the agency received an anonymous tip related to possible stolen property at a residence in the 60000 block of Eagle Point Road. Deputies and members of Cass County Drug Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at 6 p.m. …