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Tuesday marks the first day of school for eight of St. Joseph County’s nine public school districts. White Pigeon Community Schools started a week ago thanks to a three-year state waiver allowing it to begin a week early. Meanwhile, Constantine Public Schools has a new superintendent, as former Riverside principal Steve Wilson replaces the now-retired Chuck Frisbie as superintendent. The …

Glen Oaks Community College is reporting an increase in student enrollment based on its first-week numbers last week. School officials said enrollment is up 16 percent compared to the start of the 2015-16 academic year 12 months ago. Glen Oaks is one of five Michigan Community Colleges reporting enrollment increases, while most of Michigan’s community colleges are reporting continued declines …

The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to remind the public that the rescheduled date of the third annual Discover the Treasures of St. Joseph County is Sept. 18. Chamber director Christy Trammell said anyone wishing to participate should make a reservation as soon as possible. This year’s “Treasures” event will highlight four parks within the county, including the …

A southwestern Michigan mother and her teenage daughter are jailed after police say they tried to steal $2,300 worth of merchandise from a mall. The adult was arrested Friday night in the parking lot of the Lakeview Square Mall in Battle Creek. Her 15-year-old daughter was arrested across the street after running from a mall security guard. The pair is …

A water search has been suspended for a teen presumed drowned after he was dragged out into Lake Michigan by strong currents and high waves. Ottawa County sheriff’s Sgt. Cal Keuning said deputies would continue to search the shoreline for the body of 17-year-old Christopher Mimis. Mimis and three other boys were swimming Wednesday evening at Holland State Park in …

The Three Rivers football team picked up its first win of the season on Thursday night, 36-14 in Allegan. Three Rivers had a huge second quarter in the game, scoring 27 points. Tyson New led the Wildcats with 154 yards on the ground from 27 carries, he also scored two touchdowns. Quarterback Alex Minger threw for 112 yards through the …

The 23rd annual HarmonyFest takes place Sunday afternoon in Three Rivers, a gathering for people who love live music, food and socializing. Asamu Johnson and the Associates of the Blues will headline the event, which begins at 1 p.m. and features eight acts in all. There is no charge for the event, which is expected to come to a close …

The sixth annual Historic Three Rivers Labor Day Bridge Walk takes place on Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. There is no charge for the event. Walk the bridges of Three Rivers with the TR Woman’s Club. Bring family and friends to the event while discovering and learning about the unique town of Three Rivers. Registration that day is in …

A 24-year-old Three Rivers woman was injured in a traffic accident Thursday morning around 4:45 a.m. The Cass County sheriff’s department said Nikkole Reyna was westbound on U.S. 12 when she reached for her cell phone. When she looked up, there was a truck in her lane approaching her, which caused her to swerve to miss the truck. Reyna lost …

Authorities say they have recovered the body of one of two teenage Michigan boys who went missing while swimming in Lake Michigan. Television stations WZZM and WOOD say the body of 14-year-old Vincent Green was found Thursday afternoon in rocks along the pier where the Holland-area teens last were seen. The search for the body of 17-year-old Christopher Mimis was …