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A solar field able to fully power about 35,000 houses is in the planning stages but moving forward in Cass County’s Marcellus Township. According to the Kalamazoo Gazette, Ranger Power’s Steelhead Solar project recently received unanimous approval for a conditional-use permit from both the Marcellus Township Planning Commission and Township Board of Trustees, the company said. The development is taking …

An Ohio teenager died over the weekend in a two-vehicle crash in Cass County’s Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 10:20 p.m. Sunday to the intersection of M-60 and Dailey Road. Investigators said 19-year-old Kennedi Webster, of Hamilton, Ohio, was driving south on Dailey Road when she failed to stop at the M-60 intersection. Her car …

Centreville High School has announced that its varsity football contest Friday at Comstock has been canceled. Athletics director Jill Peterson said Centreville is attempting to secure an opponent, though the short notice may work against the 1-and-2 Bulldogs, she said. An explanation for the cancellation against the 0-3 Colts was not immediately given. Online comments in reaction to the announcement, …

Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Nikki Nash issued a letter to district families regarding alleged threats made last week. The district closed Thursday and Friday in response to the threats. Nash said the decision was made to not open as a precaution. She said district officials are working closely with law-enforcement authorities and an independent investigation has been conducted. Nash …

An Indiana man died last week following a single-car crash in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 11:30 p.m. Friday to an area of Teasdale Lake Street, just west of Robbins Lake Road. Behnke said a car driven by 24-year-old Mishawaka resident James Shaw was traveling at a high rate of speed, west on …

Branch County authorities have charged a Detroit man for attempting to smuggle drugs into the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater. Sheriff’s officials said Derrick Herring Jr., 38, has been arraigned on conspiracy to furnish contraband. The charge stems from a May 2023 incident that was caught on security video. Herring allegedly threw a package over the perimeter fence at the …

A juvenile who lives outside the Three Rivers city limits has been identified as the person who allegedly posted an online threat toward Three Rivers Community Schools this week. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said St. Joseph County Central Dispatch received a number of phone calls shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday from citizens reporting the threat, which was made through the Snapchat …

Bronson Healthcare announces the opening of Bronson Urgent Care, adjacent to the Bronson Methodist Hospital campus in downtown Kalamazoo. It is located at 940 John St., a half block south of Bronson Cancer Center. Bronson Urgent Care offers walk-in care options for adults and children ages 3 months and older seeking care for common ailments, injuries and immediate-care needs. It …

Lockport Township officials and Three Rivers Public Library representatives have reached an agreement regarding library services for township residents. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, Lockport Township Board voted this week to accept the library’s most recent services contract offer. The three-year contract starts at almost $21,000 in the first year and includes 2 percent increase in the second and …

Three Rivers Woman’s Club is hosting an upcoming event to benefit Three Rivers Food Site. A breakfast cereal drive takes place 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 28 at the corner of West Michigan Avenue and North Lincoln Street in Three Rivers. The collection is being staged as part of General Federation of Women’s Clubs 2024 National Day of Service.