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Poor visibility is a potential factor in a car-versus-pedestrian collision earlier this week in Cass County’s Ontwa Township. Edwardsburg Police Department officials said officers were dispatched shortly before 2 p.m. Monday to the intersection of U.S. 12 and Adamsville Road in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said construction crews were working on the side of the road, where flagmen …

Victor Fitz’s retirement as Cass County prosecutor proved to be a short-lived experience. Branch County Circuit Court officials on Monday appointed Fitz as their interim prosecuting attorney following Zachary Stempien’s ascension to the Circuit Court bench. While the position will be decided by voters in the August primary and November general elections, the court appointed Fitz to ensure operational stability. …

The organizer of a monthly diaper distribution at the Huss Project in Three Rivers is in need of reusable bags and totes. Beca Welty said the totes go to those receiving diapers, and are filled with their monthly supply of baby wipes and printed resource materials. The next diaper distribution is noon to 2 p.m. today at the Huss Project …

Officials from Keystone Place Homeless Shelter invite the public to an open house next month. The open house and community lunch start at 11 a.m. June 9 at Keystone’s Centreville location on East Market Street. Organizers said the event is a unique opportunity to tour the facility, meet the team behind Keystone’s programs and enjoy a meal while learning about …

Camp Fort Hill is, once again, offering day camp to kids between the ages of 7 through 12. Fort Hill officials said day camp has been a local favorite for decades, providing kids with access to outdoor education and activities. Cost is $125 a week per camper. Scholarships are available for potential campers who might require financial assistance. Camp sessions …

A 28-year-old man from Niles died over the weekend from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies responded shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday to a single-vehicle crash on M-60 near Lilac Avenue. Investigators said a motorcycle driven by Jesse Maurer was northbound on M-60 when a deer struck the side of …

Cass County Road Commission has announced the closure of a route in Calvin Township. Agency officials said Cassopolis Road is closed between Mt. Zion Street and Osborn Street. The immediate closure is due to a bridge failure over Christiana Creek just north of Mount Zion Road. The detour involves Mt. Zion Street, Robinson Road, Crooked Creek Road, and Osborn Street. …

A program that provides relief assistance to the March 6 tornado in Cass, St. Joseph, Calhoun and Branch counties has been announced by a group of local real estate agencies. The program will provide financial relief to those impacted by the disaster, according to associations of Realtors from Branch and St. Joseph counties, and Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors. A …

YMCA Camp Eberhart will host a ceremonial ribbon cutting next month. The celebration commemorates the restoration and future of Hickory Limb and the Stone Cabin. Built in 1960, the Hickory Limb Bath House has long served as a vital hub for waterfront activity. Originally designed as a changing and shower area, it was later divided when camp went co-ed in 1976. Today, …

A new food pantry is coming to St. Joseph County. WWMT reports that officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week at the new Community Impact Pantry at First United Methodist Church in Three Rivers. Organizers said the new site allows them to help more area people in need. Rev. Heather Nowak said South Michigan Food Bank partnered with Meridian Health …