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Officials from the Three Rivers Promise announced a milestone has been reached. The fund recently surpassed the $1 million mark in its community-driven fundraising campaign. The achievement marks a major step toward the program’s initial goal of building a self-sustaining endowment to support the future of Three Rivers High School graduates, according to Three Rivers Promise board member Tom Lowry. …

Did You Know? — Cats can’t taste sweetness. They’re the only mammals that can’t. — Male cats are mostly left-pawed. — Most cats dislike citrus scents…they act as natural repellents. — Unlike humans, cats can safely drink seawater. — Cats instinctively hide when they are sick. — Cats stalk their owners just for fun. — Cats sometimes guard their owners …

St. Joseph County Road Commission officials have announced seasonal speed and weight restrictions are going into effect next week. Also known as “Frost Laws,” the seasonal restrictions start at 6 a.m. Monday. The restrictions are imposed on county roads, with the exception of all-weather routes. Weight restrictions call for a reduction in truckloads by 35 percent and speed to 35 …

A number of appointments and reappointments are being recommended by St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, commissioners reviewed the potential appointment of Josh Shook to the Local Emergency Planning Committee; reappointment of Tiffany Howe to the Community Corrections Advisory Board; and Erin Goff’s reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Board, and the county’s Transportation …

Trayling & Sons Insurance in Colon recently received a collection of winter wear it is offering for free. New coats, including brands such as Columbia and L.L. Bean, as well as men’s shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Trayling & Sons is located between Curly’s and the post office in Colon’s downtown district.

Wednesday was an important day for public schools in St. Joseph County and across the state. Known as “Count Day,” Wednesday was the day when school attendance figures are tabulated, as mandated through the State School Aid Act. An accurate attendance record on Count Days – the first of every school year is taken in October and the second in …

A Battle Creek man has been arraigned on charges following an alleged incident with a minor. Officials from the Branch County Prosecutor’s Office said Noble Vater Lebron, a 23-year-old theater director, is charged with felony counts of third-degree, criminal-sexual conduct with a minor and accosting a child for immoral purposes. County officials said Lebron allegedly had sexual contact in November …

Centreville High School’s Future Farmers of America is staging a fundraiser to support the county-wide agriculture education program. The 2026 Fresh Strawberry and Barn Jam Salsa Sale offers a number of products, from various flavored jams, pickles and jalapeno honey mustard to sauces, salsa and fresh strawberries. Prices range from $28 for eight pounds of Florida strawberries to $10 for …

A Union City man who fled the country after facing charges of criminal-sexual conduct has been sentenced to prison. Anthony Cuyler, 48, was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison, according to Branch County Prosecutor Zachary Stempien. Cuyler was charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of delivery of methamphetamine to a minor. Stempien …

Vicksburg officials are exploring the idea of selling Angels Crossing Golf Club. Details of the proposal were laid out by Village Manager Jim Mallery during the council’s Feb. 2 meeting. Mallery said the village purchased the course out of bankruptcy around 2010. It finally turned a profit for the first time in 2015, Mallery said. He said the village’s investment …