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The Michigan Department of Treasury wishes to remind young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday that they are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund. The priority deadline for the Fostering Futures Scholarship application for academic year 2022-23 is Aug. 1. Eligible students enrolled at a Michigan degree-granting college or …

The location has changed, but the Three Rivers Woman’s Club Pie Palooza will return in full force to this week’s Water Festival. This year, the pie sale will be located in the Farmers Market Park Pavilion. Hours are 2 p.m. Thursday until after the parade; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. until sold out or 5 p.m. …

As promised, here are the Scidmore Park Summer Programs for July. These programs will all take place in Scidmore Park, located at 112 Spring Street in Three Rivers. This is on the south side of Michigan Avenue, directly across from Three Rivers Fire Department, Station #2: July 2: “Slime and Scales”. Check out the world of reptiles and amphibians. There …

A popular tradition is returning to the Three Rivers Water Festival, which starts next week. The Three Rivers Lions Club will offer its annual Ox Roast June 17 and 18. The local service organization will offer ox roast sandwiches, and ham and bean soup, along with dill pickles, pop, bottled water, chips by the bag, and apple and cherry pie …

Constantine village manager Mark Honeysett said he has applied for two grants from the Michigan Revitalization and Placemaking Program. One grant would go toward construction of a new fire station. The process had begun with hopes of building a new fire station, police station and training building, but costs of the project have been in the range of $4.8 million, …

The 15th Palmer Lake Flotilla is set for 6 p.m. July 2 on Palmer Lake, starting near the Burr Oak launch. This year’s theme is “Broadway Musicals.” Entrants will decorate a boat or shoreline around the theme of their favorite Broadway musical. Entry fee is $10 and proceeds are donated to Colon American Legion. An entry form can be obtained …

A Three Rivers man will face life in prison after a St. Joseph County Circuit Court jury returned a verdict of guilty on five counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct last week. The three victims were ages 3 and 5 when the assaults took place in Burr Oak. Demetrius Ivory, 45, will be sentenced July 1 to a minimum of …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of a motor vehicle that occurred earlier this week in Branch County’s Coldwater Township. The incident happened Tuesday night in the 100 block of North Behnke Road. Authorities said the vehicle stolen is a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. It is maroon in color.

A fundraiser to support Constantine’s Fourth of July fireworks display is taking place this weekend. The sixth annual Chief James Bedell Memorial Fourth of July Fireworks Fundraiser starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joe Valley Golf Club in Nottawa. Registration is $50 per person. Prospective participants can register their own foursome or be placed in a group. The fee …

Here’s a summary of the upcoming “Kid Zone” attraction at next week’s Three Rivers Water Festival. The free, community event takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18 at Scidmore Park. It features a juggling workshop led by Joel Tacey, Amazing Mike the Magician, Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary, a dunk tank, face painting, Rick the Balloon Guy, Kids Workshop sponsored …