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If you didn’t make it to the American Legion on October 11, you missed a fantastic Burger Night fundraiser, thanks to Molly and T.J. from Mr. B’s Dairy Bar. Together, they grilled Burger Baskets with all proceeds going to American Legion Post #170. Everyone had a choice of either regular burgers or cheese burgers, each including a generous portion of …

St. Joseph County 911 Central Dispatch has issued a media release to remind registered voters about an impending millage-renewal request. If approved, the agency’s request will lower its millage rate to an even nine-tenths of a mill. The current rate is 1 mill. The millage to support Central Dispatch was last renewed in May 2018, the fourth consecutive successful request …

Great Start Collaborative of St. Joseph County is sponsoring upcoming courses that might benefit new parents and parents of young children. The first, “Raising Humans 101,” is an opportunity to connect with other parents, and learn how to support a child’s growth and development. The two-day session will be offered 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8 at …

Officers from Three Rivers and Constantine conducted a search warrant this week at a residence in the 500 block of 9th Street in an attempt to retrieve stolen property. Chief Scott Boling said officers served the search warrant and, in the process, encountered nearly a dozen subjects on the property while five more people exited the residence. During questioning of …

Organizers behind an event overseen by St. Joseph County Probation/Parole Office are seeking assistance in the form of gift cards as a reward. The office is hosting an art contest for probationers and parolees as part of its “Offender Success Program.” The event is described as a pro-social activity to help support, encourage and mentor offenders in a positive manner. …

Two local organizations have combined resources to offer a suicide-loss survivor support group. Centreville-based Pivotal – formerly Community Mental Health of St. Joseph County – along with L.O.S.S. Team of St. Joseph County, offer in-person support groups 5 to 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Pivotal’s satellite office on Millard Street in Three Rivers. The other monthly …

Three Cass County men were recently sentenced on offenses related to criminal sexual conduct. Michigan State Police investigators said Dowagiac resident James Tovey Jr., 27, was found guilty of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to Cass County court officials. Meanwhile, Johnathon Barrett, 25 of Cassopolis, and 55-year-old Dowagiac resident Craig Kirksey, were convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Their arrests …

Here’s a reminder that Three Rivers Department of Public Works is in the midst of its fall brush pick up. Brush is to be left in the terrace area – the space between the curb and sidewalk – by 7 a.m. on the day of pick up. The annual service began Monday and continues today in the Fourth District and …

A Cass County man convicted of stealing a full-grown walnut tree earlier this year has been sentenced. According to WSBT News, Trever Wallace, 36, will serve up to 10 years in prison. He pled guilty in August to larceny over $1,000. Cass County and Michigan State Police officials said the standing tree was felled Jan. 4 in the 61000 block …

St. Joseph County Central Dispatch recently recognized an employee for a milestone anniversary. Agency director Stacey Bower said Kelli Coykendall has served as a dispatcher for 15 years. Bower said Coykendall’s call-taking ability is unmatched. In addition, she is a leader and mentor to every staff member, Bower said. Bower concluded by saying Coykendall makes central dispatch a better place …