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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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

The city of Sturgis this week launched its Sturgis Splash Pad fundraiser as part of an effort to raise $160,000 through corporate and community donations. Meanwhile, one sponsor has already pledged its commitment. Omni Community Credit Union was acknowledged by the city for a $10,000 “Splash Level” sponsorship. All donations will be used to construct the splash pad and make other …

Law-enforcement officials are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident in Branch County’s Bethel Township. Michigan State Police troopers earlier this week were dispatched to the 100 block of South Snow Prairie Road to investigate. The breaking-and-entering is believed to be an ongoing issue, dating as far back as November. No additional details were included in a department media release.

The Constantine Village Council recently voted to sell a commercial lot. The property in question is at 1047 Canaris St. Village officials set a price of $500, plus closing costs. Last month’s action followed a public hearing on the sale of the property. The sale includes demolition and removal of a derelict structure on the property, including asbestos removal. The …

St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey said the department has employed a strategy to handle the two-day winter storm that started Wednesday. Lindsey said the storm first appeared on his radar about a week ago and as it approached, its magnitude was as significant as predicted. Accumulation became significant enough early Wednesday morning to justify sending out its …

Sturgis Police Department officers arrested two people last weekend following a report of domestic disturbance. According to a department media release, officers were called at 1:45 a.m. Sunday to the 600 block of South Orange Street in response to a subject with a stab wound. Officers found a 45-year-old man had been stabbed. A 32-year-old woman fled the scene on …

Children’s Trauma Assessment Group, an organization working to improve the lives of children in St. Joseph County, recently benefitted from an anonymous donation of $15,000. CTAG is overseen by probate court, prosecuting attorney, police, Department of Human Services, local psychologists, school officials, Community Mental Health and St. Joseph County ISD. Child trauma is defined as sexual abuse, removal from a …