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Out and About – Week of December 30th

“Breakfast”. Probably one of my favorite words. I can’t remember ever starting a day without having at least something to eat. There are many who just have a cup of coffee and they’re ready to go. Usually one cup of coffee is good enough for me. I know a few people who consume a whole pot of “Go Juice” before …

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Man missing from Lockport Township

A Lockport Township man has been reported missing. St. Joseph County sheriff’s officials said they are attempting to confirm the whereabouts of Todd Hoyt, age 59. He was last seen Saturday. A resident of the 58000 block of James Drive, Hoyt is 5-foot-7 and weighs about 190 pounds. His physical description includes gray hair, hazel-colored eyes and he has facial …

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Two injured in Cass County accident

Two people were involved in a single-vehicle accident Christmas day in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to a location on Detroit Road, near Barron Lake Road. Deputies said 36-year-old Ikbal Singh of Three Rivers was driving east on Detroit Road when he swerved the car he was driving to avoid …

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New truck for Fabius-Park Fire Department

The Fabius-Park Fire Department this week took delivery of a new addition to its fleet of vehicles. Department officials said the rescue pumper was delivered Monday and will be the primary vehicle when response to a fire or the need for medical service is warranted. Chief Mike Frye said a few in-house modifications to the truck have to be made …

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Heckles

I was born here at Animal Control October 15, 2019.  I am the last of Cleo’s kittens.  My brothers and sisters have gotten adopted.  I am gentle and being a boy, I love to be active.  I don’t know why they named me Heckles.  It would be great to love on a new companion owner.  My docket number is 46931 at …

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Stay safe with kerosene heater safety reminders

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has issued a reminder about kerosene safety, especially for families that rely on kerosene heaters to help heat their home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, supplemental heating equipment, such as a kerosene heater, is the leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February. Agency officials said kerosene …

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Sturgis Planning Commission recommends zoning ordinance amendments

The Sturgis Planning Commission recently voted to recommend amendments to zoning ordinances that would permit catering facilities and banquet halls within certain zoning districts. The ordinance would define catering facility as an establishment in which the principal use is the preparation of food and meals on the premises, and where such food and meals are delivered to another location for …

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K-Wings win two before Christmas break

WHEELING, WV – Christmas came early for the Kalamazoo Wings (9-14-3-0) as they headed into the holiday break with a pair of victories. After a five-day break, the K-Wings will host the Indy Fuel and Fort Wayne Komets this Friday and Saturday night at Wings Event Center.  Game time is 7 pm for both games. On Friday, the Central Division …

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Local athletes named to all-state team

Local talent is included in the 2019 Detroit Free Press all-state football team. Offensive lineman Matthew Hutton from Constantine High School was named to the Division 6 first team. Meanwhile, in Division 7, Schoolcraft High School’s running back Kobe Clark was named to the first team. In Division 8, first-team accolades went to defensive lineman Noah Slaughter, of Mendon High …

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New Year’s celebration in downtown Three Rivers

Here’s information regarding a New Year’s Eve event in downtown Three Rivers. Tickets are now on sale for “Midnight on Main, Roaring 2020.” The event starts at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 and concludes after the midnight celebration. Tickets, which are $15 each, include themed swag bags, coupons good for use at local businesses and New Year’s Eve party favors. Music …

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