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A holiday tradition embraced by local children has returned to Yoder’s Country Market in Centreville. “Jolly the Elf” is hiding in the store, changing locations within the business weekly. Children who spot Jolly should report its location to an employee, who will then provide a stamped card. Once the card has been completed, a special reward will be provided after …

Schoolcraft High School’s march to a Division 7 state football title ended prematurely over the weekend. The Eagles lost, 34-6, to undefeated Menominee Sunday in Detroit and finished their season with an 11-3 record. Schoolcraft was hoping to secure its first state football title since 2001. Menominee, meanwhile, completed a 14-0 season. The Maroons’ most-recent state football title before this …

A Vicksburg man will be sentenced later this month for his role in the death of a 10-year-old Amish boy last year in Sherman Township. Logan Thomas, 30, pleaded guilty Nov. 24 in St. Joseph County Circuit Court for his role in the December 2024 death of Anthony Miller. Thomas was charged with operating while intoxicated causing death as a …

Three Rivers Fire Department and the Fabus Park Fire Department are teaming up to, once again, present “Firefighters for Santa.” Agency officials are asking for area businesses to consider monetary donations to help local families currently experiencing hard times. Potential recipients of “Firefighters for Santa” are recommended from area schools. Then, parents of those who are identified are asked what …

A procession scheduled to take place over the weekend was postponed to a date later this month. Organizers of what was supposed to be a light parade Saturday in downtown Three Rivers agreed to delay the event due to heavy snow, cold and strong winds. Instead, it will take place at 6 p.m. Dec. 19, according to event officials.

A Cass County man faces drug-related charges and other offenses, following his arrest last week in Calvin Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said the agency received an anonymous tip related to possible stolen property at a residence in the 60000 block of Eagle Point Road. Deputies and members of Cass County Drug Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at 6 p.m. …

The annual Christmas variety show, “Make We Merry” has returned. This one-time annual event is back to enhance everyone’s Christmas spirit. The historic Riviera Theatre will host this merry experience this weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 5, 6, and 7. It will benefit TRAM (Three Rivers Area Mentoring). Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7 PM, and the …

Three Rivers Health will be providing frozen meals and non-perishables to community members on Fridays through December. The benevolent gesture is a part of the Beacon Food Relief Collaborative. Frozen meals are offered as part of drive-thru service and available on a first-come, first-served basis between 9 and 11 a.m. Those who might benefit from the offer are asked to …

A Three Rivers man was injured earlier this week following a three-vehicle crash in Cass County’s Mason Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday to an area on Old M-205 in response to a crash with injuries. Investigators said Parker Blake, 23, of Three Rivers, was driving west when the vehicle he was driving rear-ended …

A Christmas raffle overseen by White Pigeon Township Library’s Friends of the Library is ending soon. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5, and can be purchased at the library or through a Friend of the Library member. Director Perri Saunders said prizes include gift baskets, gift cards and cash. The drawing will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, …