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Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer announced late last week that the district will return to face-to-face instruction for students in the elementary school. Students in the high school building, however, will remain in virtual-learning mode for the entire week. Lemmer over the weekend announced the district’s three kindergarten sections will be learning remotely due to positive COVID cases. The …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency began offering all manufacturer’s vaccine booster doses to residents last week. Due to high demand for booster doses, the Three Rivers clinic will be open until 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Residents should make appointments on the agency’s website: bhsj.org/scheduling. The phone number is 273-2161, ext. 7. As a reminder, those who received a Pfizer or …

Three Rivers 9,  Vicksburg 7 Addison 24,  Centreville 16 Constantine 42,  Watervliet 20 Mendon 56,  Lawrence 12 White Pigeon 20,  Decatur 0

Two stolen campers were returned to their respective owners earlier this week. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 12000 block of Riverside Drive. Deputies secured a search warrant and discovered a $35,000 camper on the premises. Upon further investigation, deputies found a second camper, valued at $27,000. Additional information about possible arrests …

Here’s a rundown of trick-or-treat days and times in the area. Saturday trick-or-treating will take place in Burr Oak from 6 to 8 p.m.; 5 to 7 o’clock in Centreville and Three Rivers; and 5:30 to 7:30 in Mendon and White Pigeon. Sunday trick-or-treat hours are 5:30 to 7:30 in Sturgis and Constantine; and 6 to 8 p.m. in Colon. …

I am “Clover”.  This lady starting putting Stuff in my unit.  I didn’t get excited, just curious.  I remained calm and inquisitive.  I am a sweet and sassy five month old, female, long-haired Domestic Short Hair kitten.  I am litter trained.  My docket number is 51239, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., …

Sheriff’s deputies responded Tuesday to a crash in Florence Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the agency was notified around 10 a.m. Tuesday of a two-vehicle collision on Lutz Road, near Featherstone Road. Investigators said a 61-year-old woman from Constantine was driving west on Featherstone Road and failed to stop at the intersection of Lutz Road. Her vehicle struck a Chevrolet …

A special event honoring a Three Rivers native will take place this weekend. A memorial bench commemorating the life of Sgt. Ryan Proxmire will be unveiled during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at Armstrong Park in Three Rivers. Family and friends will be present for the event. Proxmire succumbed to injuries he sustained during a vehicle pursuit Aug. 15 …

The Sturgis City Commission appointed two residents to fill a pair of openings. Wednesday’s vote by the city commission means Brandon Kinsey and Aaron Miller will complete unfulfilled terms. One opening was the result of the passing of commissioner Jon Good. The other was due to Justin Wickey stepping down before completing his full term. Kinsey and Miller will take …

One of my Indiana friends noticed my explanation in last week’s column concerning why residents of Indiana are referred to as “Hoosiers”. He was interested in learning more on this topic. For all my Hoosier friends, here are a couple more explanations: When a visitor hailed a pioneer cabin in Indiana, or knocked upon its door, the settler would respond, …