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There have been many questions concerning the current situation at the Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170 in Three Rivers. The Legion has been closed for several weeks due to a water problem at the Legion. It seems that the well that supplies water for the Legion is out of service. Without water, the Legion cannot be open for obvious reasons. …

Pregnancy Helpline Center of Three Rivers is resuming a fundraiser to replace its aging ultrasound machine. Pregnancy Helpline Center has partnered with Mendon Mansion Coffee to help the agency with its goal of purchasing a new ultrasound machine. Anyone making a donation of $20 or greater will receive a one-pound bag of Mendon Mansion Coffee premium dark-roast blend or drip-grind …

Here’s a look at this month’s Fresh Food Distribution in St. Joseph County. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, east of Centreville on M-86 will host the month’s first distribution. It will take place at 4 p.m. Sept. 12. St. Joseph County Transportation Authority will provide a free ride to and from the event with 24-hour advance notice. A ride can be secured …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency officer Rebecca Burns said new cases of COVID-19 are on the rise. During the health agency’s board meeting last week, Burns said the first U.S. case of a new variant was reported from a sample collected Aug. 3 by a lab at the University of Michigan. The adult lived in Washtenaw County and had not …

Three dogs perished in a structure fire over the weekend in the village of Constantine. Chief Mike Haydon said the agency was notified shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday about a fire in the 200 block of Plum Street. Crews arrived in a matter of minutes and found the back porch of the residence fully engulfed in flames. Haydon said crews …

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters is encouraging former members of the military to consider signing up for VA benefits to toxic-exposed veterans. The benefits are the result of the PACT Act, signed into law in 2022. Peters said there is no deadline to apply but his public appeal is being made in hopes of bringing awareness to the potential benefits. PACT …

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. Recently finished work includes storm sewer northbound from the Rocky River to Michigan Avenue, and median restoration and permanent signs in the median. Meanwhile, northbound traffic is being maintained in the median lane. Jacobs said curbing …

Michigan Department of Transportation has approved a transportation plan covering a five-year period, and a number of local roads are included. The window, from 2024 through 2028, includes reconstruction of portions of M-60, M-86 and the U.S. 131 Business Route in the Three Rivers area. In addition, the Portage River bridge on East Michigan Avenue is targeted for replacement, while …

It’s great to see so many American flags displayed around the community. What’s even better is to see POW/MIA flags flown as well. It’s unknown how many Prisoners of War (POW) are still missing, but there are some numbers on how many members of our Armed Forces are still Missing in Action (MIA) from all our wars. Here are some …

I am so beautiful!   Look how alert I am with my smile.  My name is “Tip” because the tip of my tail is white.  I am almost two years old, spayed, microchipped and current on my vaccinations.  The people here say I am very sweet, and energetic.  My docket number is 51946, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter …