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For the first time in its history, Cass County Transportation Authority will benefit from local funding, as a millage proposal request was approved by a slim margin Tuesday. The authority, previously one of the state’s three transportation agencies that did not collect local taxes, will be able to levy a new millage in an amount not to exceed twenty-nine hundredths …

Park Township voters narrowly turned down a request to double the contribution to a local road fund. A half-mill increase was defeated, 198 to 179, Tuesday. The funding would have been allocated specifically to road repairs within the township. Township voters in 2021 supported the establishment of a half-mill. Had the request been successful, the amount would have grown to …

A supplemental millage proposal sought by Sturgis Public Schools was voted down during Tuesday’s election. The proposal would have allowed the district to levy its statutory rate, not to exceed 18 mills, on all property within the district. The final vote was 1,002 against and 868 in favor. Had the proposal succeeded, it would have generated an increase by 3 …

A family-owned, plastic-molding company was destroyed by fire last weekend in Marcellus. Fire officials were notified around 11 p.m. Sunday that Tri-Star Molding was ablaze. Tri-Star molding is a plastic-injection-molding company. It makes parts for several different uses, including residential and office furniture. The owners of Tri-Star posted on social media that employees will continue to be paid while they …

White Pigeon Township Library is staging a new fundraiser to support its goal of purchasing a bookmobile. Director Perri Saunders said the program “Irish Fling: An Afternoon With Kennedy’s Kitchen,” will take place at 2 o’clock April 6 at the library. The 90-minute program, supported in part by Burr Oak Tool, will feature a generous amount of Irish music. Suggested …

St. Joseph County is moving forward with dismissing the architect firm overseeing renovation of the county courts building. The move came by virtue of a 4-3 vote during last week’s county commission meeting. The decision means county administrator Teresa Cupp will work with the county’s legal team to terminate the contract with TowerPinkster. The company had been providing architectural services …

Three Rivers City Commission has followed through on the purchase of a house to be used as a transitional residence for veterans. Commission members last week agreed to purchase the house and property at 308 S. Main St. for $135,000. The city will lease the house to St. Joseph County, which will screen potential residents to determine who will qualify …

St. Joseph County Human Resources Commission has provided an update on a few upcoming events. COPE Cost of Poverty training event is set for noon to 3 p.m. March 13 at Firm Foundation in Centreville. The training is meant for business leaders, agency staff, and church staff and leaders. Next, Community Resource Roundtable will be 8:30 a.m. to noon April …

A pair of local teams participating in the MHSAA wrestling tournament ran out of steam over the weekend. Appearing in its first state quarterfinals appearance since 2001, Three Rivers was beaten by lower-ranked Greenville High School, 31-30 in Division 2 action at Wings Stadium. Three Rivers entered the tournament with a 29-0 record on the season. Meanwhile, Constantine High School, …

A state grant announced this week will cover costs associated with demolition of a dilapidated landmark in White Pigeon. Doug Kuhlman, village zoning administrator, said he received confirmation Thursday of a grant in excess of $575,000 from the State Land Bank Authority. The amount, he said, is enough to cover demolition of the building that housed the former Tasty Nut …