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Three Rivers Public Library re-opened this week, though services remain limited, according to interim director Bobbi Schoon. With Tuesday’s re-opening, curbside pickup is available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. In addition, students wishing to participate in the library’s Summer Reading program can pick up materials in the same manner. Schoon said returns can be made at the outdoor drop-box. …

The Centreville Village Council has approved a request from The Local restaurant to offer café seating on a temporary basis. Plans are to set up seven picnic tables on the sidewalk in front of its building, with a 40-inch walkway to comply with ADA requirements. While the approval is for a temporary setup, if the arrangement works well, owner Dan …

In the absence of Abbott’s Magic Get-Together in Colon this summer, FAB Magic owner Rick Fisher plans to host “Magic Flea Market and Auction” with free, live entertainment. It will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8 at the FAB Magic Campus on M-86, at the east edge of town. Fisher said a portion of the …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday she is optimistic about a return to in-person instruction at K-12 schools in the fall, announcing she will release further guidance on June 30. The governor said she will issue an executive order that will provide details on what will be required to reopen schools and what will be recommended. Schools were closed in March …

Three Rivers police have released the name of the victim in a fatal motorcycle accident last weekend. Raymond White, 45, of Three Rivers, died as a result of the accident Sunday in Three Rivers. Officers were called shortly after 9 p.m. to Hoffman Street, in the area of Wood Street, in response to a single-vehicle accident. Upon further investigation, officers …

Three Rivers municipal officials announced city hall is re-opening to the public, though the process is being done in phases. For the rest of the month, city hall will have reduced business hours three days a week. It will be open to the public 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Visitors are asked to wear a face …

Members of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District board have endorsed a resolution urging federal relief for states and school districts due to COVID-19. The document, which was approved Monday, notes that state and national economies have suffered significantly as a result of the coronavirus. Consequently, local school districts are prepared for severe budget shortfalls, including a potential proration …

Time is running out to qualify for a T-shirt for the Constantine Firecracker 4K virtual run. Sponsored by Constantine Community Fitness Center, the event is being organized by Kathy Messner. She said registration must be done on or before Friday in order to receive a shirt. The event is a virtual run/walk fundraiser for Constantine’s Fourth of July fireworks. Even …

St. Joseph County has started allowing the public to access certain departments within the Historic Courthouse building as of Monday. Though conducting public business remotely is still encouraged, the courthouse will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. County officials ask that anyone coming into the building wear a face covering and that all social-distancing guidelines be followed. Temperature of …

Three Rivers City Commission members will stage a public hearing regarding the municipality’s 2020-21 fiscal year budget during tonight’s commission meeting. Other agenda items include a public hearing on a user-fee ordinance, discussion of a tree-removal contract, a potential bid award for drinking-water chemical treatment and potential approval of various purchase orders. The agenda also features closed session for a …