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The History & Mystery of Three Rivers

The Worline and Bonfoey Milk Station at #203 S. Andrews was started in 1920 by Mel Worline and Carl Bonfoey. In 1928 Worline sold out to Earl Tice. Steve entered the business with his father in 1936. Steve and wife Hester were owners until 1967 when they sold to Ray Miller, distributor for Dean Dairy Products. Miller purchased City Dairy …

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TR man injured in crash

A Three Rivers man was injured in a two-vehicle crash earlier this week in Cass County’s Volinia Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of Decatur Road and Marcellus Highway in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said 43-year-old South Bend resident Jocylyn Vanfleeren was driving north on Decatur Road and …

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SJC law enforcement officers recognized

Undersheriff Jason Bingaman led an awards event last week recognizing law-enforcement across St. Joseph County. During the July 3 event, Bingaman presented “Employee of the Month” awards to deputies Brooke Bingaman, Veronica Hoggard, Devantae Jennings, Kevin Penn, Jesse Raymond, Spencer Schrader and Ethan Warren. Meanwhile, Bingaman gave lifesaving awards to Deputy Zach Radtke and White Pigeon Police Officer Matt Hanson.

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Glen Oaks contributes greatly to our local area

A recent economic and investment analysis concluded that Glen Oaks Community College significantly contributes to both the local economy and the lives of its students, according to a comprehensive study conducted for the fiscal year 2021-22. The study, leveraging data from GOCC’s academic and financial reports and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau, …

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Clarification from the Salvation Army

Kevin Kroehler, case manager for the Salvation Army in Sturgis, said clarification is in order regarding services provided and not provided by the agency. He said the office has been receiving phone calls from people under the impression Salvation Army either covers the cost of car repairs or offers a car-repair service. Kroehler wishes to set the record straight by …

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Colon schools seeks input on strategic plan

Colon Community Schools is seeking resident input related to a five-year strategic plan. Superintendent Rachel Kowalski said the survey will provide valuable input in helping guide the district through the 2027-28 academic year. She said the district’s board of education in October 2022 implemented a strategic plan focusing on facilities and student learning, achievement and outcomes, human resources and team …

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Public input needed on fate of 2 dams

Officials from Indiana Michigan Power have set up an online survey for public input regarding the fate of the century-old Mottville Dam. In addition, a public open house takes place Thursday in Elkhart for more thoughts in the fate of the Mottville Dam and the Elkhart Dam. Both structures are on the St. Joseph River. Input will help guide company …

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Power outage causes sewage overflow into Swan Creek

Colon Department of Public Works employees continue their efforts to correct a situation Tuesday that resulted in raw sewage leaking into Swan Creek. According to village officials, the incident was the result of a power outage early Tuesday. It caused the lift station on Catherine Street and North Swan Street to shut down. As a result, about 100 gallons of …

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Search warrant leads to arrest

A 31-year-old man was arrested Tuesday following the execution of a search warrant Tuesday in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Members of the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team conducted the search at a location in the 61000 block of Bair Lake Street. It was performed after receiving a tip related to suspicion of concealing stolen property. Detectives located and recovered multiple stolen items. Detectives are …

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Woman injured in Cass County crash

A Van Buren County woman required medical treatment after the car she was driving went off the road in order to avoid striking a deer last week in Cass County’s Volinia Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Decatur Road and Fosdick Street regarding a single-vehicle crash. Authorities said Jenequa …

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