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Park Elementary School in Three Rivers is set to reopen Monday, after three people in the building tested positive last week for COVID- 19 and prompted school officials to close the building a week ago. Two students tested positive Oct. 6, with a staff member testing positive the preceding weekend. School officials announced later that day that learning would shift …

Clark Logic celebrated “Hispanic Heritage Month” on October 13 by  gathering at one of its sites to recognize employees and their families – along with key  customers from all around southwest Michigan. The three-hour early afternoon event  included a variety of Hispanic food, refreshments and entertainment. The venue took  place at the unique ‘Wind and James’ site in Schoolcraft – …

Speed may have been a factor in a personal-injury incident over the weekend in Cass County’s Penn Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 8 p.m. Sunday to the intersection of Dutch Settlement Road and East Street in response to a motorcycle involved in a crash. Central dispatch received a 9-1-1 call regarding a subject walking up a driveway in the …

The Salvation Army in St. Joseph County will begin accepting applications for Christmas assistance beginning today through Nov. 13. Applicants are required to provide a photo ID for head of household only, birth certificates or shot records for each child age 16 and younger, and proof of income for the entire household for the last 30 days. The Salvation Army will serve …

Glen Oaks president David Devier said the college will continue to practice enhanced safety measures put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During last week’s board meeting, Devier said Glen Oaks will continue following the safety measures at least through the end of the current semester. Devier said those on campus will be asked to continue wearing …

This Friday, October 16, is National Bosses Day here in the USA and Canada. Do something special for your boss, find a babysitter and take her out to dinner. When getting Out and About lately, I’ve noticed quite a few squirrels busy stashing away a winter’s supply of nuts. It amazes me how animals are aware of the change of …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners has agreed to ask Michigan’s governor for direction on how to remove prosecutor John McDonough from office. The issue was brought up during their meeting last week, six days after extensive discussion at their executive committee meeting. In the end, commissioners agreed to pursue the letter despite the fact McDonough’s term expires in less …

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that took place last week in an area of Lockport Township. Deputies responded shortly after 2 a.m. Friday to North Main Street, where the victim told authorities he was in his vehicle when he was approached by a black man who appeared to be in his early 30s. The suspect was further described …

St. Joseph County commissioners authorized the renegotiation of a sales agreement between Covered Bridge Healthcare and an adjacent car wash to its east. CBH director Rick Shaffer said the agency is attempting to purchase the car wash property in order to expand its office and add a drive-thru option for the benefit of its pharmacy. The land-contract arrangement hit a …

State Rep. Aaron Miller issued a statement after it was revealed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was the target of a kidnapping plot. The plan was never executed and went awry after FBI agents infiltrated the group of citizens planning to carry out the act. Miller said he is horrified to think of the dangerous and despicable plot being made by the …