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Dining out has become a real treat since some restrictions were lifted. The experience used to be taken for granted before Covid-19. When the restriction for dining inside was lifted, it was suggested that everyone wear a mask when entering a restaurant or a bar. Once seated, the mask could be removed. A small price to pay for the privilege …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday toughened a requirement to wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic, mandating that businesses open to the public deny service or entry to customers who refuse to wear one. The governor also expanded where people must have a face covering beyond indoor public spaces. Starting immediately, they have to wear one outdoors if they cannot consistently …

A Three Rivers man was sentenced to prison Monday in Hillsdale County’s 1st Judicial Circuit Court. Michael Mercer, 23, appeared in court on charges of third-degree fleeing and eluding police. Mercer was sentenced 23 to 60 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections and given credit for 40 days served. He also was ordered to pay $200 in court assessments. …

Members of the Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education this week were provided an update on the start of the district’s school year. Curriculum director Nikki Nash said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Return to School Road Map” was reviewed as a guide for suggestions and requirements public schools are advised to follow in advance of classes resuming this fall. The …

Centreville resident Terry Cropper was chosen from a field of five candidates to the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District board. Cropper was selected unanimously Monday to fill the vacancy created after Sarah Vollmer moved out of the county. Cropper currently serves as executive assistant at Kalamazoo Community Foundation and as pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Three Rivers. He …

A former Mendon Elementary School administrator has been named principal at Ryan Elementary in Bronson. Kristen Frisbie, who previously served as a teacher at Andrews Elementary in Three Rivers before joining Mendon Elementary as its principal, was named to the position earlier this month. She most recently was curriculum and instructional consultant at Constantine Public Schools. Frisbie said she looks …

The state Attorney General’s Office has agreed to handle the prosecution of any crimes stemming from a large party on a Cass County lake in which hundreds of people ignored state orders to wear masks or socially distance. The Cass County Prosecutor’s Office asked the Attorney General’s Office to appoint a special prosecutor after a viral video showed hundreds of …

Michigan health workers must receive “implicit bias” training tied to their professional licensure under a directive issued Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who said the mandate will help address the coronavirus pandemic’s disproportionate and deadly impact on people of color. The Democratic governor also said she would soon announce steps to ensure compliance with Michigan’s mask-wearing requirement in indoor public …

Three Rivers High School has postponed its graduation ceremony, which had been rescheduled to take place tonight. Principal Carrie Balk informed the district’s board of education this week that the persistent threat of COVID-19 has necessitated the delay. Aug. 6 is being considered as the date for the re-scheduled graduation ceremony, Balk said. While members of the district’s class of …

A four-year member of the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded the agency’s “Employee of the Year.” Deputy Kevin Brooks, a Vicksburg native, was the recipient of the 2019 award, according to sheriff Mark Lillywhite. Sgt. Brandon Dahl said Brooks is a positive presence at the department, he’s punctual, dependable and an employee who always gives 100 percent …