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Oliver Knuth, volunteer and events coordinator for the Kalamazoo Salvation Army, is seeking volunteers to assist with an upcoming project. Knuth said the agency has been working on some major building projects over the last few weeks. Van Tuinen Painting recently finished repainting the building and now River City Flooring is in the process of re-carpeting the building. Knuth said …

A Cass County man was charged with felony offenses following a multi-unit investigation. Robert Zakrewski, of Jones, was found guilty of four felony charges, Cass County court officials said. Zakrewski’s trial began Tuesday and he was convicted a day later of insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, and lying and conspiracy to commit lying to a police officer. Testimony …

Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees last week approved Design Collaborative of Ft. Wayne as architect for a south campus renovation project. It was selected from a pool of seven candidates. Design Collaborative had previously conducted a facilities assessment for the college in 2018. Upcoming tasks will follow current work underway on the college’s north side, and will include …

Sheriff Mark Lillywhite wishes to remind residents that the department does not contact residents regarding fines they may owe. The statement was issued after Lillywhite said the sheriff’s office received reports Thursday from residents contacted by a scam artist using the department as a cover. The potential victims said they were told to come to the sheriff’s office and pay …

Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus said city clerk Stephen French has tendered his resignation. Bippus said French’s last day will be Friday. Bippus did not elaborate on the circumstances behind French’s resignation, noting only that he leaves Three Rivers on good terms. The position will be advertised online and through other avenues in hopes of attracting a strong roster …

Two men have been rescued from the icy waters of Saginaw Bay for the second time this week after falling through unstable ice. The two were trying to retrieve items they had to abandon during their first rescue Sunday when they needed to be rescued again Wednesday, The Saginaw News reported. Bay County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched after being alerted to two men being …

Michigan reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending March 6, adding more than 7,800 new cases. That’s down 46.8 percent from the previous week’s tally of nearly 15,000 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19. St. Joseph County reported 20 cases and three deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 57 cases and …

The city of Sturgis raised $552.51 Wednesday as part of its coin-fundraising campaign for its impending splash pad. The collection, held at the Doyle Community Center, will be matched by the Sturgis Youth Advisory Council. The city is using various funding sources to cover the cost of the $1 million project. Change may still be dropped off to Sturgis City …

Branch County Sheriff’s deputies took Dylan Brand, 25, into custody last Saturday on a warrant for armed robbery of a woman at her home near Bronson Oct. 22. The Sturgis resident also faces charges of home invasion, a 20-year offense, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The charge is a life felony with a two-year …

American Pickers is returning to Michigan and plans to film episodes of The History Channel television series throughout the area in May 2022. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the world of antique picking on The History Channel. The show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited …