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City commission approves development of new popcorn stand

The Old Popcorn Stand, a Three Rivers icon, is expected to be phased out but revitalized with a more modern replacement. During discussion last month, Three Rivers City Commission members agreed to the development of a new popcorn stand in Scidmore Park. The task is to be overseen by Centreville-based Pivotal, formerly Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of …

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Cass County man arrested on multiple charges

A 38-year-old Cass County man was arrested last week on drug- and weapons-related charges. Sheriff Richard Behnke said the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team executed a search warrant Friday in the 19000 block of State Line Road in Mason Township. While searching the residence, detectives found meth, meth paraphernalia and a firearm. The suspect faces charges of possession of meth …

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Infrastructure work closes Sturgis road

A major route in Sturgis will be closed starting today to allow for infrastructure work. Municipal officials said sanitary sewer work is being done on North Nottawa Street. As a result, it will be closed from Main Street to Hatch Street through late September. Simultaneously, Department of Public Services plan to replace water-main valves in the three-block stretch. DPS officials …

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30,000 visit the Mackinac Bridge for the 2024 bridge walk

A cool, clear start shifted to beautiful sunny skies for the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk today, which undoubtedly reassured the roughly 30,000 people who made plans to participate Monday. “While not the largest crowd we’ve seen, 30,000 is on the upper end of the range of 21,000-35,000 participants we’ve had in recent years,” said Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Bridge Director …

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News from White Pigeon Library

White Pigeon Township Library Director Perri Saunders recently provided an update on library-related matters. For starters, Saunders said more than 1,400 books were read by students who participated in its Summer Reading Program. In addition, Saunders said the library was awarded an LSTA grant through the Library of Michigan to fund a new Memory Connections collection. Saunders plans to elaborate …

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Update – River cleanup

Participants in last month’s river cleanup of the Nottawa Creek report the event was deemed a success. Coordinator Eric Pretzlav said the team of 20 volunteers started at Rawson’s King Mill Dam and covered 2 1/2 miles. The route included a small portion of the St. Joseph River. Pretzlav said two trash bags were filled and debris included bottles, cans, …

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Leonidas has a new free store

A new free store in the Leonidas area recently opened. The Pass It Forward Shop is an extension of Factoryville Bible Church. It is open typically four days a month and offers a variety of items, including clothes and household goods. Its current schedule is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. two Fridays a month and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. …

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Out and About – Week of September 2nd

We celebrate Labor Day this week. If your child is not already in school, he/she will be by the end of the week. Not only do we celebrate September 2 as Labor Day, but we also celebrate V-J Day. On September 2, 1945, Japan signed the Formal Surrender. Next Sunday, September 8, is Grandparents Day. We should celebrate our grandparents …

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Arlo

August 26 was “National Dog Day”.  They treated me like a King.  I am Arlo and I am about two years old.  I am a one in a thousand nice dog.  I love walking with volunteers and rolling in the grass.  I am a little shy when I first meet new people.  I love dog treats and going for rides.  …

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State police investigate theft of electric bicycle

Michigan State Police troopers are appealing to the public for help in locating an electric bicycle stolen in Lockport Township. According to a department media release, troopers were dispatched to the 17000 block of South River Road in response to a citizen’s complaint. The bicycle, a Santa Monica electric bicycle, was stolen overnight between July 27 and 28.

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