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‘Unidentified object’ shot down over Lake Huron

President Joe Biden on Sunday ordered an “unidentified object” shot down with a missile by U.S. fighter jets Sunday over Lake Huron, and it was believed to be the same one tracked over Montana and monitored by the government beginning the night before, U.S. officials said. The downing came after earlier objects over Alaska and Canada were shot out of …

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Sheriff releases name of man who died in fire

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department officials have identified the Three Rivers man who died in a house fire last month. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said Perry Durwood Ballett, 91, was unable to escape from the Fabius Township residence. Lillywhite said deputies were made aware of the fire shortly after 8 o’clock Jan. 29 in the 14000 block of Coon Hollow Road. …

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8th graders will take classes at HS due to MS renovations

Three Rivers Community Schools officials learned this week that students currently in sixth and seventh grades will be attending their respective eighth-grade academic years at Three Rivers High School. Superintendent Nikki Nash told board members Monday the displacement is due to upcoming renovations at Three Rivers Middle School. The school is in line for a $17 million upgrade that will …

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Buster

My name is Buster. I am an intact male, around 1 year old. I’m black and white, around 40 lbs, with a short coat. I’m a really sweet and active pup, with the biggest ears, to listen to your every word. So if you’re looking for a handsome boy to be your Valentine, I’m your guy. My docket number is 54025, …

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Car stolen in Park Township

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle from a location in Park Township. State police officials said the vehicle was taken after 5 p.m. last Friday from the Car Factory, a business on U.S. 131. The vehicle is a white, 2021 Dodge Charger. It has a black gas-cap cover and black rims. A window on …

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TR Promise to hold 5k

Officials behind the Three Rivers Promise are looking for the community’s support of its upcoming 5K run/walk later this spring. All proceeds from the second annual event – scheduled to take place April 15 – will benefit the Three Rivers Promise. The walk and run will start and end at Armstrong Park. Cost is $25 for 5K early registration and …

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Sheriff releases details on Sturgis investigation and arrest

Sheriff Mark Lillywhite has released details regarding a recently concluded investigation that led to weapons-related charges against a Sturgis man. Lillywhite said deputies responded last month to a residence in the 71000 block of Balk Road in Sherman Township to conduct a felony warrant arrest involving firearms. Once on scene, deputies arrested a 45-year-old man from Sturgis. Through further investigation, …

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Calhoun County man charged in shooting incident

A Calhoun County man was arrested last weekend following a domestic-related incident in Leroy Township, just south of Battle Creek. Sheriff’s officials said deputies were called around 12:30 a.m. to a residence near the intersection of Two Mile Road and B Drive South. Authorities interviewed a man and woman, who told them the woman’s ex-boyfriend arrived at the home, demanded …

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Man charged with assault in Branch County

A 19-year-old Homer man has been charged with offenses stemming from an incident in Branch County’s Batavia Township. Branch County officials said Zach Stempien faces two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Authorities said the alleged victim is a 16-year-old girl, who alleged she was assaulted by Stempien at a party last July. A probable-cause hearing is scheduled to take …

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Man gets 5-year prison term in Planned Parenthood fire

A man who was inspired by a church sermon to set fires at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Kalamazoo was sentenced Monday to five years in prison. Joshua Brereton, 25, had pleaded guilty to committing arson at the clinic last July. The clinic was not open at the time. Planned Parenthood offers abortion services. Brereton has made videos calling abortion …

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