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Branch County authorities have charged a Detroit man for attempting to smuggle drugs into the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater. Sheriff’s officials said Derrick Herring Jr., 38, has been arraigned on conspiracy to furnish contraband. The charge stems from a May 2023 incident that was caught on security video. Herring allegedly threw a package over the perimeter fence at the …

Here are twelve things we should all understand: — When you are winning, keep your mouth shut. — Don’t tell people your plans. Wait for the results to speak for themselves. — Never expect to get what you give. Not everyone has a heart of flesh. — Everyday you wake up, you have a new job to be better than …

A juvenile who lives outside the Three Rivers city limits has been identified as the person who allegedly posted an online threat toward Three Rivers Community Schools this week. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said St. Joseph County Central Dispatch received a number of phone calls shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday from citizens reporting the threat, which was made through the Snapchat …

Bronson Healthcare announces the opening of Bronson Urgent Care, adjacent to the Bronson Methodist Hospital campus in downtown Kalamazoo. It is located at 940 John St., a half block south of Bronson Cancer Center. Bronson Urgent Care offers walk-in care options for adults and children ages 3 months and older seeking care for common ailments, injuries and immediate-care needs. It …

Lockport Township officials and Three Rivers Public Library representatives have reached an agreement regarding library services for township residents. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, Lockport Township Board voted this week to accept the library’s most recent services contract offer. The three-year contract starts at almost $21,000 in the first year and includes 2 percent increase in the second and …

Three Rivers Woman’s Club is hosting an upcoming event to benefit Three Rivers Food Site. A breakfast cereal drive takes place 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 28 at the corner of West Michigan Avenue and North Lincoln Street in Three Rivers. The collection is being staged as part of General Federation of Women’s Clubs 2024 National Day of Service.

Midwest Energy & Communications has announced grant money available to teachers in school districts within the agency’s coverage area. According to Midwest’s community relations specialist Lori Ruff, its “Strengthening Schools” grants will award funds up to $2,500. Grant money can be used for classroom needs, special projects, technology, and academic clubs and organizations. Ruff said school districts may be awarded …

St. Joseph County commissioners appear to favor a traditional form of communication opposed to a modern option. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners discussed the option of individual iPads as a primary form of communication such as receiving documents, agendas and county-related emails. Finance director Angie Steinman said county administrator Teresa Cupp – who …

St. Joseph County commissioners heard a request for the purchase of a new cargo van for St. Joseph County Commission on Aging. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, St. Joseph County Finance Director Angie Steinman said the agency’s 2007 cargo van was totaled in a crash. Steinman said the COA employee driving the van was not hurt nor were they …

Michigan Department of Transportation’s Chris Jacobs has issued an update regarding the second phase of U.S. 131 construction. The project, which started April 15, is concentrated to an area that includes the village of Schoolcraft and an area north to Shaver Road. According to Jacobs, recently completed work includes installation of a storm sewer in the northbound lane from Eliza …