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Three Rivers Community Schools recently welcomed a pair of “Paws with a Cause” facility dogs. Therapy dogs Tanner, a golden retriever based at Three Rivers High School, and Austin, a black Lab based at Norton Elementary, already are making a difference as part of the district’s K9 Comfort Crew. Three Rivers Public Library last week hosted a meet-and-greet with the …

Michigan drivers with auto insurance will soon start getting previously announced $400 refunds per vehicle. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the state’s top insurance regulator said Monday that a $3 billion transfer of surplus funds from the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association to car insurers will be completed this week. The companies will have 60 days to issue the refunds — no …

State police troopers are appealing to the public for help with locating a stolen car involved in a hit-and-run incident recently. The vehicle in question, a 2003 Saturn, was involved in a crash over the weekend at U.S. 131 and Lovers Lane in Lockport Township. The driver left the scene, failing to check on the well-being of the other party, …

The village of Constantine has announced details related to the return of its annual Easter egg hunt. Three age groups are invited to participate in the April 16 event. Toddlers will start at 11:30 a.m. at the east end of Riverview Park. Fifteen minutes later, kindergarten and first-grade participants will start their hunt at the west end of Riverview Park. …

State Rep. Steve Carra and the Michigan House of Representatives voted last week to approve a plan to reduce taxes for working families and expand tax savings for seniors. The plan, which would provide an estimated $2.5 billion in annual tax relief, is contained in Senate Bill 768. Carra said the plan will reduce taxes for everyone, whether they’re retired or …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is reporting that on Feb. 25, the CDC updated guidance for the general population regarding wearing masks indoors, as well as the requirement for facemasks on school buses and vans. These changes come as a result of the drop in COVID-19 cases in the country. Masks are no longer required on buses or vans …

A Coldwater man won a substantial prize recently in a Michigan Lottery draw game. Richard Morrill, 62, won $25,000 annually for life playing the Michigan Lottery’s “Lucky For Life” game. According to lottery officials, Morrill purchased a $2 ticket Dec. 16 and matched all five white balls to win the prize. Morrill said he purchased the ticket at Super Liquor …

A Three Rivers man, convicted of stealing catalytic converters in Hillsdale County in 2021, was sentenced to prison Monday in Hillsdale County Judicial Circuit Court. Yutthaphoom Khamphaeng, 34, pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing stolen property valued at more than $1,000, following his arrest in December 2021 on a warrant charging him with the crime and possession with intent to …

Ned and Mary Haylett will be honored by Sturgis Exchange Club when it conducts its 78th Annual Book of Golden Deeds award ceremony on March 17 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. The Hayletts were selected for the award in recognition of their volunteer efforts. They both share their variety of talents with many diverse organizations that have touched the …

Michigan’s attorney general on Wednesday asked the state Supreme Court to overturn key decisions and extend the state’s anti-discrimination law to gays and lesbians. People who claim discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have not been protected by Michigan’s civil rights law because the word “sex” in the law has been interpreted only as a reference to gender. But …