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Pivotal and representatives from the group Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors wish to remind the public about their standing support-group meetings. In-person group sessions are held 5 to 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Three Rivers Pivotal office, 1020 Millard Street, and 8:30 to 10 a.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the Sturgis Pivotal …

I’ve come to the conclusion that in life, you only have two things to worry about, whether you’re healthy, or whether you’re sick. If you’re healthy, you have nothing to worry about. If you’re sick, you only have two things to worry about. Getting better or getting worse. If you get better, you have nothing to worry about. If you …

A Vicksburg man was sentenced to at least seven years in prison for his role in the death of a 10-year-old boy last year in Sherman Township. St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman last week sentenced Logan Thomas on a charge of operating while intoxicated causing death as a habitual fourth offender, according to court officials. Thomas, 30, …

The 2025 “Firefighters for Santa,” a goodwill campaign organized by a pair of local fire authorities, was declared a success. In all, 27 families, including 68 children, received presents Monday from officials representing the Fabius-Park Fire Department and Three Rivers Fire Department. Started in 2006, “Firefighters for Santa” helps Three Rivers and Three Rivers-area families down on their luck with …

Members of the Three Rivers Rotary Club recently made a generous donation to the Three Rivers Food Site. Rotary officials said the funds were collected from a recent gathering during which club members celebrate the civic group’s 80th anniversary. The amount raised at the event was matched by Fibre Converters and an anonymous donor. The food site has served more …

East Michigan Avenue continues with the area of Garden Street to Middle Street. Residents on the north side of the block in 1959 #202 Marjorie Hall, customer service Michigan Gas & Electric, son, Lawrence, #212 Frank and Margaret Dehn, retired, #220 Harold L. Mohney, tool & die Production Tooling, wife Rosemary Accounting clerk, Eddy Paper, ch: Kenneth and Constance. The …

Sturgis City Commission members recently heard from a group of citizens concerned about vagrants near their businesses. Concerns centered on trash, theft, and a potential threat to women and children. Commissioners suggested staging a work session, during which a fair amount of time could be held to discuss the issue and potential solutions. Commissioner Jeff Mullins mentioned the city conducted …

As reported last week, Beacon Food Relief Drive is offering a boost to struggling families and individuals through its annual assistance program. Organizers said drive-thru service offers frozen meals and bagged, non-perishable items. The opportunity is Sponsored by Beacon Health Systems. Anyone in need of food assistance is asked to pull up to the hospital’s front entrance and meals will …

September’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by 1 percent from August. Figures from the monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget show St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate fell from 5.4 percent in August to 4.4 percent in September. The county’s September rate from a year earlier was 4.8 percent. Meanwhile, Cass County also …

Members of the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department recently took part in an annual holiday event with local children. “Shop With a Cop,” which also involved personnel from Three Rivers Police Department, Sturgis Police Department and Michigan State Police, occurred Dec. 13. The Three Rivers event took place at Three Rivers Walmart. Nine Three Rivers children benefitted from the experience. …