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Man missing from Dowagiac

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help in locating a man who has been reported missing. Authorities said Larry Waldschmidt, 78, has been missing since last Wednesday from his home in Dowagiac. Once aware of the situation, family members immediately consulted the sheriff ’s department for assistance. Waldschmidt was most recently seen working in his yard about 5:30 p.m. …

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Out and About – Week of April 1st

Thirteen can be an unlucky number for some folks, but for me it’s quite lucky. I’ve been pecking away at this column for thirteen years this month. It doesn’t seem that long. With any luck at all, I’ll keep plugging away for several more years. I want to thank everyone for the kind comments that I’ve received. I’ll do my …

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Police investigate armed robbery

Investigators from the Three Rivers Police Department are looking into an armed robbery that took place earlier this week outside an apartment complex. According to a department media release, officers were called shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday to the 200 block of River Drive, where a man in the Edgewater Apartments parking lot said he was approached by two subjects. …

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Sports complex to be named Armstrong Park

Armstrong Park will be the name of the still-under-construction multi-field sports complex in Three Rivers. A recent donation by the Armstrong and Bloss families will favorably shape youth and adult recreation, economic development, and the quality of life in the Three Rivers community for generations to come, according to Patrick Armstrong, Armstrong’s chairman of the board. Armstrong announced the naming …

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Police investigate 2 thefts

State police troopers are investigating a larceny incident that occurred during a seven-week period earlier this year. Troopers responded to the 62000 block of Shaffer Road in Constantine Township, where keys were taken from a truck and a basketball hoop stolen between Feb. 1 and March 24. Meanwhile, troopers are also investigating a recent break-in in Sherman Township. Authorities responded …

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Bella

Hi, my name is Bella and I am a tri-color female rat terrier/heeler mix. I am very cute and friendly, but sometimes I get too excited and would be better in a home with no small children. I have cute freckles on my legs and nose. I’m only a little over a year old so I am very active but …

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Man arrested on outstanding warrants

A man wanted on four outstanding warrants was arrested by Sturgis police Monday. According to a department media release, officers were called at 11:30 a.m. to a unit at Cato Lane apartments in response to an argument. Occupants of the residence did not allow access to police, who subsequently obtained a search warrant. The primary resident of the apartment will …

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County commission accepts land donation

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners last week accepted a land donation from a Fawn River Township man. Parks and Recreation director Jaymes MacDonald said Andrew Feyes offered a small piece of land for the purpose of a kayak and canoe launch at the Fawn River. The property is on Kime Road in the southeast corner of the county. …

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Howardsville senior named player of the year

Howardsville Christian senior Dylan Jergens is The Associated Press Division 4 boys basketball Player of the Year. The three-time first team All-State selection was a unanimous pick by a panel of nine Michigan sportswriters. Jergens this year set the Michigan High School Athletic Association record for points in a season with 971. He is third on the all-time points list …

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Three Rivers to begin search for new commissioner

The city of Three Rivers will soon begin looking for a new member to join its city commission. During last week’s meeting, Norm Stutesman announced he will be moving out of the city and as a result will be forced to vacate his seat. His resignation becomes effective Monday. Stutesman joined the seven-member commission in January 2017 to replace Diane …

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