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A new free store in the Leonidas area recently opened. The Pass It Forward Shop is an extension of Factoryville Bible Church. It is open typically four days a month and offers a variety of items, including clothes and household goods. Its current schedule is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. two Fridays a month and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. …

We celebrate Labor Day this week. If your child is not already in school, he/she will be by the end of the week. Not only do we celebrate September 2 as Labor Day, but we also celebrate V-J Day. On September 2, 1945, Japan signed the Formal Surrender. Next Sunday, September 8, is Grandparents Day. We should celebrate our grandparents …

August 26 was “National Dog Day”.  They treated me like a King.  I am Arlo and I am about two years old.  I am a one in a thousand nice dog.  I love walking with volunteers and rolling in the grass.  I am a little shy when I first meet new people.  I love dog treats and going for rides.  …

Michigan State Police troopers are appealing to the public for help in locating an electric bicycle stolen in Lockport Township. According to a department media release, troopers were dispatched to the 17000 block of South River Road in response to a citizen’s complaint. The bicycle, a Santa Monica electric bicycle, was stolen overnight between July 27 and 28.

A tradition more than a decade old returns next week in Three Rivers. The Three Rivers Woman’s Club 14th Labor Day Bridge Walk starts at 9 a.m. Monday and runs for a three-hour period. Participants in the free event are encouraged to start at the city’s farmers market pavilion in Scidmore Park. Event organizers said this year’s walk will include …

Great Start Collaboration of St. Joseph County, in conjunction with St. Joseph County United Way, has announced the return of its Conscious Discipline Parenting series. The course is designed to equip participants with the seven skills of conscious discipline: composure, assertiveness, encouragement, choices, empathy, positive intent and consequences. The in-person series is held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 …

Camp Eberhart officials recently provided an update on an ambitious project. Renovations at Dave’s House started in early spring. Some accomplishments include roof replacement, concrete poured on the back patio to make it ADA accessible, and the indoor/outdoor fireplace was replenished. Renovations will start back up in the fall. An open house will be scheduled for the public to check …

A Three Rivers man was injured in a two-vehicle crash earlier this week in Cass County’s Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of Pine Lake Street and Hess Road. Authorities said a motorcycle driven by 31-year-old Patrick Davis was northbound on Hess Road but failed to stop at the …

Objections raised by Commission on Aging representatives from Branch and St. Joseph counties potentially saved the Meals-On-Wheels and Congregate Meals food programs in both counties after a vote by the health agency board Thursday. Laura Sutter, director of the Area Agency on Aging for Branch and St. Joseph counties, recommended a 10% holdback in allocated grant funds for five programs …

Vicksburg Village Council member Denny Olsen recently expressed concern about two intersections in the area that he said feature an inordinate number of crashes. During trustee comments at the end of the council’s Aug. 19 meeting, Olsen said he addressed the Kalamazoo County Road Commission Board in July regarding Sprinkle Road and TU Avenue. Meanwhile, Olsen said he’s aware of …