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Confidence in scattered to numerous strong to severe storms has increased in the 2 to 10 pm window today, with all hazards possible (hail, damaging winds and tornadoes).   (NWS)

Two St. Joseph County School Districts are appealing to their respective taxpayers in hopes of supporting millage-renewal requests today. White Pigeon Superintendent Shelly McBride said she has attempted to remind district voters the request sought by its board of education is not seeking any new money. The request, she said, is a continuation of the bond voters passed in 2014 and again in 2019 to …

Mendon Community Schools Board of Education is asking for support of a request that will not result in new taxes. Superintendent Leasa Griffith-Matthews said the district is seeking renewal of 8 mills over a six-year period. She said if the millage is approved, $20 million would be allocated over a three-phase period covering six years. Griffith-Matthews said the district would …

A Three Rivers man died over the weekend as the result of a stabbing incident. Police Chief Scott Boling issued a media release Monday. He stated that the incident occurred shortly before midnight Sunday in the 300 block of Fourth Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a 61-year-old man with stab wounds. He was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital, where he …

Here’s a look at May’s Fresh Food Distribution dates in St. Joseph County. First Presbyterian Church on Lakeview Avenue in Sturgis hosts the first distribution. It takes place at 4 p.m. Thursday. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, east of Centreville on M-86 will oversee the following distribution. It is scheduled for 4 p.m. May 14. The following day, May 15, a distribution …

One hundred and twenty-six lucky people took a FREE trip around the world Saturday, April 27. They did this by way of a concert performed by the Kalamazoo Ringers of Kalamazoo. “TO THE WORLD: PEACE was the theme of the concert, which featured music from Israel, Thailand, Jamaica, Ireland, Africa, Italy and the United States. Martha Matthews directed the seventeen …

Glen Oaks Community College has chosen its new president to succeed the retiring David Devier. College officials last week announced Bryan Newton was selected from a field of three finalists to replace Devier, who plans to step down June 30. Newton has more than two decades of service in community college administration, with an extensive background in enrollment management, student …

A Three Rivers man was injured in a personal-injury crash over the weekend in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were dispatched shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday to an area near the intersection of U.S. 12 and Robbins Lake Road. Investigators said 36-year-old Joshua Leszczewski was negotiating a curve when his vehicle crossed the center line. His …

An organizer of this week’s “Senior Resource and Caregiver Fair” is appealing to the public for volunteers to assist with the Adult Services Network-sponsored event. Laura Brott, collaborative coordinator for St. Joseph County Human Services Commission, said help is needed from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday. The event runs 9 o’clock to noon at Beacon Health & Fitness in Three …

A man riding a red bicycle is considered a suspect related to the larceny of items from motor vehicles last week in Sturgis Township. Michigan State Police troopers said several items were taken between 2:25 a.m. and shortly after 5 a.m. Tuesday in the 26000 block of U.S. 12. Security surveillance confirmed a person on a bicycle in the vicinity …