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Three Rivers police last week arrested a parole absconder who broke into a residential garage. Officers were called at 8:15 a.m. Friday morning to the 300 block of Spring Street, where the victim told authorities someone broke into his garage and he was sure the suspect was still on the premises. Officers heard the suspect and called in the services …

The Sturgis Area Foundation recently awarded $10,000 to Sturgis High School Athletics Booster Club. Athletic director Andy Hatt said the donation is greatly appreciated, as concession sales at home games for various sports have been far below average because of a limited number of spectators allowed at each event. The foundation’s Youth Advisory Council awarded the grant request. The $10,000 …

Organizers of a longtime, spring tradition have decided to postpone their 2021 event. Officials with the Three Rivers Classic and Antique Restorers Club recently agreed to take a pass on the Old Car Dust-Off in Mendon. The event would have been the 57th Dust-Off on May 2 at Mendon High School. Club president Heidi Alexander said the show will hopefully …

An arraignment was held last week for Centreville’s village treasurer, who is charged with two counts of embezzlement. Court officials said Carol Kotschevar, 59, was arrested March 5 on the charges, and released on bond the following day. Kotschevar was arraigned Thursday on separate charges of embezzlement of funds $20,000 or more. The charges stem from incidents at two area churches. Personal …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Sturgis man last week on charges related to the suspect allegedly holding a woman captive for nearly two weeks and assaulting her. According to sheriff’s deputies, 37-year-old Rocky Gardner has been charged with assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, domestic violence and unlawful imprisonment. Following his arrest March 20, …

After taking the year off in 2020, a longtime family event in Constantine returns later this week. The village’s annual Easter egg hunt takes place for three different age groups Saturday. At 11:30 a.m. toddlers will have the chance to secure eggs at the east end of Riverview Park. Event organizers said children in kindergarten and first grade will begin …

Colon Community Schools has benefited from the Nola and George Cummings Family Foundation Fund. Five teachers in the district received funding from the December grant cycle of Cummings Family Foundation, a total of $14,000. Brendan Hoekstra, band director, submitted a grant application and received some needed items, including a sousaphone and baritone for marching band; 50 new music stands and chairs …

As the weather gets warmer and the sun is shining, color is brought  back into the world. DeNooyer Chevrolet wants to do just that with their first ever Chalk the Lot event. Ryan DeNooyer, General Manager, says of the event “DeNooyer Chevrolet believes in supporting families and the community and this event is aimed at doing just that. It has …

Michigan, which not long ago had among the country’s lowest COVID-19 infection rates, is confronting an alarming spike that some public health experts worry could be a harbinger nationally. The resurgence is being fueled by loosened restrictions, a more infectious variant and pandemic fatigue. While rising vaccination rates provide protection for seniors, the upswing is boosting hospitalizations among younger adults …

A months-long road project will begin next week in downtown Constantine. Michigan Department of Transportation officials said work on the U.S. 131 Business Loop bridge over the St. Joseph River will start Monday. MDOT’s Nick Schirripa said the $4.4 million project will include bridge deck and superstructure repairs, water-main and lighting replacements, and 2.2 miles of chip-sealing from Spring Street …