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TR football – Players named to all-conference team

Despite a team that finished with one win in seven games this abbreviated season, Three Rivers High School’s varsity football team placed six people on the all-conference team. The Wildcats receiving recognition by the Wolverine Conference as first-team all-conference members are offensive lineman Jacob Reynolds, defensive lineman Luke Stasiuk and punter/place kicker Brayden Selent. Reynolds is a sophomore, Stasiuk and …

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Michigan car insurance fee for medical coverage will drop

Michigan drivers who want unlimited personal injury protection benefits will pay $86 a vehicle starting next summer, down from $100 currently. The fee was mandatory for decades but became optional beginning in July under a change in state law. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, a state-created nonprofit entity that reimburses auto insurers for medical claims surpassing $580,000, announced the 14% …

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Possible upgrades coming to Lutz Road

A key north-south route in St. Joseph County could be in store for some upgrades. St. Joseph County Road Commission Engineer Garrett Myland said the potential project centers on Lutz Road. He said initial plans call for two miles from M-86 in Lockport Township south to Fairchild Road in Florence Township. Myland said the ultimate goal is to reconstruct the …

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Three Rivers updated master plan

Three Rivers city officials have approved an updated master plan. Commissioners last week accepted the plan, which has been developed by Kalamazoo-based McKenna Associates with input from local officials and community members. Three Rivers Mayor Tom Lowry said community input was solicited to help better define the master plan. It has been described as the city’s short- and long-term goals …

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Fabius considers several road projects

A number of road projects are possibly on tap in Fabius Township in 2021. Outgoing supervisor John Kroggel said he met with road commission officials and reviewed various routes in the township worthy of attention. Targeted for improvements next year are Broadway Road, Hoffman Road, Venta Road, Krull Road, Millard Road and Coon Hollow Road. Kroggel said the Coon Hollow …

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Conference and trial delayed in prosecutor case

A settlement conference and jury trial slated this week for St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough has been postponed. Kalamazoo District Court officials said the delay is pursuant to a local administrative order, discontinuing jury trials when the number of COVID-related cases exceeds a threshold set by the Michigan Supreme Court. McDonough, 41, was scheduled to appear in a settlement …

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State police plan food and toy drive

An annual tradition overseen by Michigan State Police White Pigeon Detachment returns next month. The 12th “Stuff A Blue Goose” Christmas food and toy drive will take place locally in Three Rivers and Sturgis. It will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Three Rivers and Sturgis Walmart stores, where troopers will collect non-perishable food items and …

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All schools in Three Rivers go remote

Tuesday, November 25th, marks the second day Three Rivers Community Schools has switched to remote for all students. Superintendent Ron Moag announced the move last week. He said the district-wide remote learning started Monday and will continue at least two weeks. The district previously had discontinued in-person learning for high school and middle school students effective Nov. 16 Moag said …

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White Pigeon library moves to curbside service

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the community, White Pigeon Township Library has announced it is moving back to Phase 2 of its re-opening plan. The measure took effect last week and remains in place indefinitely. During Phase 2, the library will offer curbside service, including check-outs and returns, faxes, scans and copies, from patrons’ cars or the …

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Michigan certifies Biden win, Trump challenge thwarted again

Michigan election officials on Monday certified Democrat Joe Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in the state, another setback for President Donald Trump in his futile effort to undermine the results of the Nov. 3 election through baseless legal challenges and unsupported claims of fraud. The Board of State Canvassers, which has two Republicans and two Democrats, confirmed the results on a 3-0 …

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