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Donations to food pantry to be matched

Twelve Baskets Food Pantry in Portage is in the midst of a donor-match, where up to $10,000 will be matched for every financial donation made between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31. Donations can be mailed to Twelve Baskets Food Pantry, 10332 Portage Road, Portage, 49002. Potential donors should note “No Kids Go Hungry” with their donation. Its website is: twelve-baskets.org. …

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Two injured in Cass County crash

An Edwardsburg woman and a Three Rivers resident were injured in a two-car crash Monday in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 8:30 a.m. to Calvin Center Road and Calvin Hill Street in response to a personal-injury crash. Authorities said Elizabeth Weber, 65, was driving east on Calvin Hill Street and failed to …

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Firearm stolen in Leonidas Township

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of a firearm from a location in Leonidas Township. The incident occurred between noon Oct. 2 and 6 a.m. Oct. 4 in the 30000 block of King Road. No additional information was provided in a department media release.

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Great Start looks to increase number of Little Free Libraries

Great Start Collaboration of St. Joseph County is seeking anyone interested in hosting a Little Free Library. The free book exchange is typically set up outside a residence or business and features a quantity of books available to anyone. The motto of Little Free Libraries is “If you see something you would like to read, take it. When you’re finished, …

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$100,000 lottery prize for Cass County man

A Cass County man recently claimed a $100,000 prize from Michigan State Lottery. Herman Baker, a Vandalia resident, won the prize through the lottery’s Powerball drawing Aug. 28. Baker matched four of the five numbers and also matched the Powerball number for a $50,000 win. Baker purchased the Power Play option, which doubled his base prize. The ticket was purchased …

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Constantine Fire Department receives grant

Constantine Fire Department Chief Mike Haydon said the agency recently received a sizable grant from the state’s Treasury Department. Haydon said the department received $30,000, which will go toward the purchase of fire equipment for part-time, on-call and volunteer firefighters. The amount is part of $12 million Michigan Department of Treasury allocated to benefit qualified local units of government, he …

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US 131 project update

Here’s an update on work being done on U.S. 131 in St. Joseph and Kalamazoo counties, according to Michigan Department of Transportation’s Christopher Jacobs. Storm sewer work has been completed for the season, permanent sign installation on the outside of the northbound side is finished, concrete curb and sidewalk is done for 2023 and videotaping of culverts is complete. The …

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Woman’s Club donates to Food Site

The Three Rivers Woman’s Club recently donated more than 300 boxes of cereal to the Three Rivers Food Site. The donation was the result of a Sept. 30 “Stuff-the-Truck” event in the lot beside the Three Rivers Elks Lodge. The event was part of the national General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ National Day of Service. The club cited the value …

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Out and About – Week of October 9th

Like many, I’m addicted to television. If one of my favorite programs is not on, I’ll channel-surf to find something that might amuse me temporarily. My mother would be displeased, to say the least. I’ve never been much of a reader, and I respect those who always have a book in their hands. For more than 75 years, TV has …

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Sturgis Township considers new roof for township building

Sturgis Township officials are debating whether to replace the shingle roof on the township hall. Located on U.S. 12, west of the Sturgis city limits, the township hall features a shingle roof that dates to 2007, when the building opened. Supervisor Von Metzger said the roof is in OK shape but is nearing the end of its life. One task …

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