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Body found in TR is identified

Three Rivers Police Chief Scott Boling said the identity of a body found last week has been released. Through the work of medical examiner officials at Western Michigan University, the deceased person was identified as Nicole Marie Wood. Her age was not indicated in a department media release. Officers responded shortly after 6 a.m. Friday to the 200 block of …

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Firearms stolen in Branch County

State police troopers are investigating the theft of several firearms from a residence in Branch County’s Union Township. Troopers were dispatched Sunday to a residence on Sid Road in response to the breaking-and-entering incident. It occurred between 5 and 6 p.m. Investigators said 11 firearms, including multiple rifles and shotguns, were stolen. The suspect is believed to be a white …

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Glen Oaks expands nursing partnership

Glen Oaks Community College and Baker College have announced an expansion to their partnership in nursing programming. A $1.8 million state grant will be used to help increase the number of Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing. Glen Oaks officials said 130 students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing will receive $14,000 to cover the cost of tuition, books and …

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Sheriff department warns of phone scam

Sheriff departments in Cass and Berrien counties are cautioning residents about a phone scam. Agency officials said the caller identifies himself as Lt. Justin O’Brien. The suspect indicates to the potential victim they missed a jury-duty assignment and, as a result, there is a warrant out for their arrest. The scammer then alleges the matter can be resolved by making …

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High water levels pose dangers to boaters

With the recent rain creating high water levels, St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman is asking boaters to refrain from causing wakes until water levels recede. Bingaman said many area lakes and streams are at high levels following the excessive amount of rainfall over the past two weeks. High lake levels make boating more hazardous, and boaters and anglers should …

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TR business to close doors

A bathtub and shower manufacturer in Three Rivers is closing its doors later this month. On May 14, American Bath Group – doing business as Aquatic Co. – filed a WARN notice about the impending shutdown. The closure is expected to affect more than 100 employees, 90 of those in production or manufacturing. The company said employees are not represented …

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Stolen truck recovered without tools

Mendon police officers are attempting to locate tools apparently taken from a truck that was stolen – and subsequently recovered – earlier this month. According to authorities, the pickup was stolen around 4 a.m. July 4 from a residence in the 200 block of East Jackson Street. The vehicle was located later that day in Portage and a teenager was …

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Centreville schools extends superintendent contract

Centreville Public Schools has issued a contract extension to superintendent Chad Brady. During the board’s July 8 meeting, the board agreed to a new, five-year contract retroactive to July 1. The new contract will keep Brady in place through the 2028-29 academic year. Brady, 47, recently completed his second full school year as chief of the county’s fourth-largest school district. …

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Body found in Three Rivers

Medical examiner officials at Western Michigan University are attempting to learn more about a body found last week at a location in Three Rivers. According to Three Rivers Police Chief Scott Boling, officers responded shortly after 6 a.m. Friday to the 200 block of Middle Street in response to a deceased subject found behind a residence. Officers confirmed the subject …

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Sturgis restaurant receives small business grant

A Sturgis restaurant is one of more than 30 recipients of a state-issued grant to support small businesses. A $25,000 award was issued to My Freakin’ Pizza, a downtown eatery that opened in May. Malinda and Christopher Merrill, who own My Freakin’ Pizza, submitted a grant request in hopes of securing funding to help offset the cost of a new …

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