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Three Rivers police last week arrested a parole absconder who broke into a residential garage. Officers were called at 8:15 a.m. Friday morning to the 300 block of Spring Street, where the victim told authorities someone broke into his garage and he was sure the suspect was still on the premises. Officers heard the suspect and called in the services …

The Sturgis Area Foundation recently awarded $10,000 to Sturgis High School Athletics Booster Club. Athletic director Andy Hatt said the donation is greatly appreciated, as concession sales at home games for various sports have been far below average because of a limited number of spectators allowed at each event. The foundation’s Youth Advisory Council awarded the grant request. The $10,000 …

Organizers of a longtime, spring tradition have decided to postpone their 2021 event. Officials with the Three Rivers Classic and Antique Restorers Club recently agreed to take a pass on the Old Car Dust-Off in Mendon. The event would have been the 57th Dust-Off on May 2 at Mendon High School. Club president Heidi Alexander said the show will hopefully …

Spring brings warmer weather, longer days, and a much-anticipated break from winter. It also brings a very real threat of severe weather, according to disaster recovery specialist Anthony Blodgett of SERVPRO of Cass & St. Joseph Counties. “The frequent change in cold and warm temperatures in spring creates an elevated risk for severe weather across the country,” said Blodgett. “Ranging …

An arraignment was held last week for Centreville’s village treasurer, who is charged with two counts of embezzlement. Court officials said Carol Kotschevar, 59, was arrested March 5 on the charges, and released on bond the following day. Kotschevar was arraigned Thursday on separate charges of embezzlement of funds $20,000 or more. The charges stem from incidents at two area churches. Personal …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Sturgis man last week on charges related to the suspect allegedly holding a woman captive for nearly two weeks and assaulting her. According to sheriff’s deputies, 37-year-old Rocky Gardner has been charged with assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, domestic violence and unlawful imprisonment. Following his arrest March 20, …

After taking the year off in 2020, a longtime family event in Constantine returns later this week. The village’s annual Easter egg hunt takes place for three different age groups Saturday. At 11:30 a.m. toddlers will have the chance to secure eggs at the east end of Riverview Park. Event organizers said children in kindergarten and first grade will begin …

Colon Community Schools has benefited from the Nola and George Cummings Family Foundation Fund. Five teachers in the district received funding from the December grant cycle of Cummings Family Foundation, a total of $14,000. Brendan Hoekstra, band director, submitted a grant application and received some needed items, including a sousaphone and baritone for marching band; 50 new music stands and chairs …

As the weather gets warmer and the sun is shining, color is brought  back into the world. DeNooyer Chevrolet wants to do just that with their first ever Chalk the Lot event. Ryan DeNooyer, General Manager, says of the event “DeNooyer Chevrolet believes in supporting families and the community and this event is aimed at doing just that. It has …

One is never too old to accept good advice when offered. You may heed it or you may put it completely out of your mind. Take your pick on these five suggestions: Brush your teeth before putting on your tie. Never say, “My child would never do that.” Never tell a person who’s experiencing deep sorrow, “I know how you …