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Cass County officials said a Cassopolis man was injured in a motorcycle crash last week in Pokagon Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday to an area of M-51 near Crystal Springs Street. Authorities said Jason Todd, 47, was driving south on M-51 when he lost control of the motorcycle he was driving. It …

The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Awards Celebration. The event will occur as part of the chamber’s annual dinner, Oct. 6. The Brick Award recognizes those who made a significant investment into their business through physical improvements or new purchases, for example. Community Service Award acknowledges those who have done an outstanding …

State police troopers are investigating a report of malicious destruction of property last month at a location in Branch County’s Butler Township. Troopers were called June 6 to Butler Motor Speedway, where the tires of a passenger car had been slashed while the vehicle was in the parking lot.

A high-traffic route in St. Joseph County will feature lane restrictions when a major resurfacing project begins next week. Michigan Department of Transportation officials said resurfacing of 3.7 miles of U.S. 12 starts Monday. The $972,000 project includes improvements to two Grand Elk Railroad crossings, one on U.S. 12 and the other on U.S. 131. MDOT officials said the task …

Members of the Three Rivers City Commission agreed to make a $50,000 donation to the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority. During last week’s commission meeting, Mayor Tom Lowry and commission members said financial support for the authority is not unprecedented, as the city commission recognizes the value of supporting the downtown organization. Lowry said the $50,000 will go toward supporting …

Three Rivers Police Department is investigating a shooting incident reported Monday outside a business. According to a department media release, officers were called shortly after 9 p.m. to Paul’s Pantry, 261 E. Michigan Ave., regarding a report of shots fired in the parking lot. A number of subjects fled from the scene, police said. The victim has been identified and …

Cass County Sheriff’s Department deputies investigated a single-vehicle crash last weekend in Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 7:30 p.m. Saturday to an area of M-40, north of Teasdale Lake Road. Investigators said a car driven by 17-year-old Emily Avery of Three Rivers was southbound and went off the roadway. Authorities said Avery appears to …

Several positions were filled Monday following action by Centreville Public Schools Board of Education members. During their regularly scheduled meeting, the board agreed to hire Andreya Moore to serve as high school health science clinical/lab manager for CTE. Also, the board offered a contract to Jon Eicher for the position of junior/senior high physical education teacher. Meanwhile Lori Marshall was …

An anonymous tip led to the execution of a search warrant and subsequent arrest of three people last week in Marcellus. Members of the Cass County Drug Enforcement team served a search warrant Friday at a residence in the 5000 block of North Maple Street. Authorities said the warrant was executed on suspicion that the use and sale of methamphetamine …

Two Constantine residents were arrested on drug-related offenses last week. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding shortly after 9 p.m. Friday on Centreville-Constantine Road, near Engle Road in Florence Township. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was arrested after deputies found approximately two pounds of methamphetamine and a substantial amount of cash inside the vehicle. Deputies obtained …