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Three people were injured in a hit-and-run collision last week in Cass County’s Pokagon Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 2:30 a.m. Friday to M-51 at Edwards Street. Behnke said a vehicle driven by Marie Dillon, 70, of Shipshewana, was north on M-51 when it was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop at Edwards …

Members of Three Rivers’ class of 1964 are issuing a challenge to classmates. In advance of a 75th birthday party July 31, event organizers are each pledging $75 to support the Three Rivers Promise program. So far, four classmates have committed to the challenge. They are hoping at least four more Class of ’64 alumni will do the same in …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has announced the fifth year of its “Hike Our Preserves” program. The agency is once again partnering with many local libraries to distribute free hiking sticks that come with participation in the program. HOP! is Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy’s hiking program that encourages kids to get fit while having fun outdoors. The new season of HOP! …

Cities from around the world were featured as part of the 15th annual Palmer Lake Flotilla last week in Colon. In all, 19 entries showcased cities such as Dublin, Honolulu, Cairo, New Orleans and Paris. First place was awarded to Tom and Ginger Peak, new residents, with their New York City-themed entry featuring portrayals of Dick Clark, Stay-Puft from “Ghostbusters,” …

A diver has died while inspecting a dam in southwestern Michigan. The diver was working for an engineering group and completing an underwater inspection Wednesday of Consumers Energy’s Calkins Bridge Dam in the Kalamazoo River and Lake Allegan in Valley Township, the utility said in a news release. The diver went missing around noon. The body was found about 4 …

A South Bend woman died over the weekend after the vehicle she was driving swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle in Cass County’s Pokagon Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 4:30 p.m. Sunday to an area of M-51 and Crystal Springs Road. Investigators said 43-year-old Denise Lamb was driving south on M-51 when her …

Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke said a Mason Township man was injured when the bicycle he was riding was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Mason Township. Deputies were called to an area of Calvin Center Road, north of Starbrick Street, at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators said 76-year-old Howard Watson Jr. was bicycle riding southbound on the side of the …

Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies responded to a report of larceny earlier this week in Florence Township. Deputies responded at 1:30 p.m. Monday to the 18000 block of Banker Street, where fuel was reported stolen from farm equipment. The amount and value of the fuel was not disclosed in a department media release.

As a part of this summer’s Reunions 2021, the Three Rivers High School Class of 1964 will have a birthday party on July 31 as they all celebrate their 75th birthday this year. And as part of the celebration, the Three Rivers Promise has received commitments from four members of the class who will each give $75 (Happy 75th Birthday!) …

Centreville Public Schools adopted a $9 million budget last week. Anticipated expenditures are about $400,000 more than what was spent in the 2020-21 budget year, which concluded June 30. The district expects a revenue amount in excess of $8.8 million. According to the 2021-22 fiscal year budget, nearly $7.2 million will come from the state. Local, federal and other sources …