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Century Bank and Trust in Three Rivers has announced details of its fourth annual Toy Box program. From noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 10, new toys and monetary donations, which will be used to purchase gifts for children and teens in need, will be collected at the bank parking lot, 1310 W. Broadway St. Bank officials also indicated they would …

A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chicken restaurant is likely coming to Sturgis next year. The Sturgis City Planning Commission recently approved a site plan review for property that might house the restaurant. The development, if approved by the city commission, is slated to be built in the 500 block of South Centerville Road. The existing building formerly housed Berkshire Hathaway Home …

Jacie King, a member of the Centreville FFA chapter, was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo last month. The award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing or service programs. To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested at least $10,000 through a supervised agricultural-experience program …

Speed considered too fast for weather conditions likely played a factor in a two-car crash last weekend in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said 18-year-old Alek James Dahlgren, of Cassopolis, was traveling east on M-60 at 5 p.m. Saturday when he swerved the car he was driving to miss a vehicle slowing in the roadway ahead of him. …

A man who pleaded guilty to torching several barns last year in a northern Indiana county was sentenced Monday to 50 years in prison followed by decades on probation. An Elkhart County judge sentenced Joseph Hershberger to 96 years, but suspended nearly half of that sentence, ordering Hershberger to serve 46 years on probation following his release. He must also pay $80,000 …

We are all conscious of the high cost of living these days. With the upcoming holidays, we’ll be spending more for electricity, especially if we decorate our homes with outside lights. Thanksgiving is tomorrow, yet I’ve seen Christmas lights adorning many houses for at least two weeks. Tis the season to be merry and bright, so here are some ideas …

A 22-year-old Three Rivers man was involved in a single-vehicle crash last week in Park Township. St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called at 6:30 a.m. Thursday to the area of U.S. 131 and Muskrat Road in response to a rolled-over vehicle. Authorities said Tyriq Perryman was heading north on U.S. 131 when he lost control of …

Jeff Mullins was reappointed mayor of Sturgis last week, while a new member was sworn in to the city commission. Mullins was reappointed to a second one-year term in a unanimous vote. Meanwhile, vice Mayor Aaron Miller was reappointed to his position for the next year. Mullins, Frank Perez and Brandon Kinsey were sworn in, having been re-elected unopposed Nov. …

Mendon High School’s attempt to win its 12th football title was thwarted Saturday by Powers North Central High School. Playing at the Superior Dome in Marquette, the Jets set the tone immediately, as they returned the opening kick off for a score, led 21-0 after six minutes, 28-0 by the end of the first quarter and 41-6 at halftime. North …

North Central 66,  Mendon 26