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Woman injured in snowmobile accident

A Sturgis woman was injured in a snowmobile accident last week in Cass County’s LaGrange Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 7 p.m. to an area near Dunning Street and Oak Grove Road. Investigators said 30-year-old Catherine Miller was snowmobiling with a group on Trail 12. Behnke said Miller’s snowmobile was approaching a hill when she …

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Man arrested on outstanding warrants

St. Joseph County Sheriff deputies arrested a Marcellus man on outstanding warrants Monday. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies stopped a vehicle at 2 a.m. in the area of Broadway and Constantine streets in the city of Three Rivers for an equipment violation. Deputies found the driver was wanted on unspecified warrants and taken to the county jail. During the admission …

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Increase in education spending in budget plan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will unveil an ambitious budget plan this week that addresses Michigan’s educator shortage, as well as mental health and learning needs for students. Whitmer is proposing to provide the biggest increase in education spending in 20 years. The governor’s budget director is set to present the spending recommendations to lawmakers Wednesday. Whitmer’s $18.4 billion pre-K-12 spending plan …

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Vehicle stolen in Leonidas

Sheriff’s department deputies are investigating the theft of a vehicle last week from a location in Leonidas Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the incident occurred in the evening or night hours Jan. 31. The vehicle is a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. It is blue in color and was stolen from a residence in the 30000 block of Longnecker Road. The vehicle …

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Michigan man convicted in killings of 4 women dies at 78

A Michigan man who was serving life sentences for the 1972 killings of four women in the Kalamazoo area has died after being found unresponsive in prison, a correction official said. Staff found Danny Ranes, 78, unresponsive on Jan. 29 at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater and he was later pronounced dead at a hospital, Chris Gautz, a spokesman …

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Woman injured in Nottawa crash

A Centreville woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash last week in Nottawa Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called shortly after 3:30 a.m. Wednesday to the area of M-86 and Rambadt Road. Investigators found that a 65-year-old woman was driving west on M-86 when her vehicle crossed the centerline and struck a semi-tractor trailer heading east. The woman …

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Monster Truck rides return to Water Festival

Officials from the Three Rivers Water Festival have announced a new addition will return to the 2022 community celebration. Shredder Motor Sports and an upgraded version of their Monster Truck will participate in the festival’s opening-day parade and then offer rides in the parking area near the railroad tracks, just east of Scidmore Park. Rides will be offered following the …

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Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by a car

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a car-versus-pedestrian incident that occurred last week in Branch County’s Sherwood Township. State police said troopers were called at 8:40 p.m. Thursday to M-60, near Stanton Road. Investigators said a vehicle was parked and facing the wrong direction on M-60. The investigation shows a person was stopped to retrieve their mail. The driver of …

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Man arrested after eluding police

A 41-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested on drug-related charges after he attempted to elude authorities last week. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies attempted to stop a vehicle at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 in the 63000 block of Lutz Road in Florence Township. The vehicle stopped briefly but its driver sped away and led authorities on a seven-mile pursuit in …

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City approves demolition of old hospital

Three Rivers officials made a significant decision this week, as the city commission on Tuesday approved demolition of the old Three Rivers Hospital. A bid just more than $1 million was approved for the task. The job will be conducted by Bay City-based Dore & Associates. Mayor Tom Lowry said money will come from the city’s general fund. In addition, …

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