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Football playoffs

One of two local high school football teams survived the latest round of playoffs over the weekend. In Division 2, eight-man competition, Mendon hosted Morrice on Saturday and came away with a 30-14 win. The Hornets will head to the Superior Dome in Marquette for a state-final showdown against Upper Peninsula juggernaut Powers North Central. It defeated Marion, 36-12, also …

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Out and About – Week of November 14th

With Thanksgiving a week away, it’s time to make plans for your Thanksgiving dinner. If you haven’t already made plans, you might consider attending the 29th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by the Community Kitchen, located at Trinity Church, 321 North Main Street in Three Rivers. The dinner, with all the trimmings, will be held Tuesday, November 22, from 4 …

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“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC WSG EMO PHILLIPS – Kalamazoo State Theatre

Musical comedy icon, five-time Grammy Award winner and Producer, Co-Writer and subject of the new biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story “Weird Al” Yankovic is coming to the Kalamazoo State Theatre on Thursday, February 2nd,2023. Tickets start at $52.50 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, November 18th at 10:00am. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com and the Kalamazoo State Theatre Box Office. About …

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Stuff a Blue Goose returns

Michigan State Police troopers have announced the return of a holiday program to help local families in need. The 14th annual “Stuff A Blue Goose” Christmas food and toy drive will take place at Sturgis, Three Rivers and Coldwater Walmart stores next month. Event organizers said advance notice of the event is being made so prospective donors have the opportunity …

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PACT Act aims to help veterans

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters has provided an update about new Department of Veterans Affairs resources available to Michigan veterans. Peters said he is proud to have helped pass the “Honoring Our PACT” Act into law to ensure veterans and their survivors can obtain health care and benefits through the VA. Peters said he has traveled across Michigan to raise awareness …

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Sharkie

My name is “Sharkie.” I am an intact male mixed breed, and I am housetrained. I know SIT. I’m very gentle, not rough at all when I play. I like other dogs, and I am very curious of cats. I’m really hoping to find my forever Ho-Ho-Ho-Home for the holidays. My docket number is 53558, at the St. Joseph County …

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Police investigate crash of stolen vehicle

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft and crash of a stolen vehicle in Branch County’s Bronson Township. According to a department media release, troopers were dispatched shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday to a single-vehicle crash in the curves of Holmes Road, just north of U.S. 12. The vehicle, a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, was reported stolen from an address …

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Centreville bridge project complete

A two-month bridge project in the Centreville area wrapped up last week. Michigan Department of Transportation officials said the M-86 bridge over the Prairie River reopened this week after construction limited access to one lane at a time. A timed traffic signal monitored eastbound and westbound vehicles. Work centered on correcting dips before both approaches to the bridge. MDOT officials …

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Happy birthday, Marines!

It’s time to wish the U.S. Marine Corps a happy birthday! The Corps is turning 247 today (November 10, 2022). The Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress. Here are some facts about the Marine Corps: The official commemoration of the Marine Corps birthday started on Nov. 10, 1921. Before 1921, the Marine Corps …

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Two incumbent Michigan Democrats defeat election deniers

Michigan’s Democrat attorney general and secretary of state have won reelection, fending off challenges from Republicans who gained prominence in the state party through loyalty to former President Donald Trump and pushing his false claims of a stolen election in 2020. Attorney General Dana Nessel won reelection in Tuesday’s race against GOP candidate Matthew DePerno, who is under criminal investigation for allegedly …

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