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This Saturday, February 17, the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce will host “Ice Breaker 2024”. This is the twenty-second annual ice breaker held by the Chamber. The Ice Breaker will be held at the Armstrong Recreation Hall, located at the corner of Armstrong Boulevard and Maple Street in Three Rivers, and is open to the public. The fun begins …

Some of Constantine Street history had been written in previous articles in the history of other streets that intersect with Constantine Street. Many important sites at intersections are marked by DAR Historical Markers: City Hall at W. Michigan, La Salle Park, (now Rohrer Park) at South St. and Moab at Broadway. #112 is presumed to be the site of the 1828 cabin home of Jacob McEnterfer’s …

Laura Brott, collaborative coordinator for the St. Joseph County Human Services Commission, said any person or organization who took part in the Jan. 31 Point-In-Time homelessness count should submit their data as soon as possible. Data-collection forms should be returned to Neighborhoods Inc. It is located at St. Joseph County Habitat for Humanity in Centreville. Forms can be scanned and …

Glen Oaks Community College’s Health Science department is set to host the Healthcare College and Employment Fair later this month. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27 at the college’s grand concourse. The free event provided an opportunity for those seeking new employment or looking to advance their healthcare education. Sara Birch, …

I’m ready for Valentines Day to spend with a new owner.  Here is my Valentine.  I am “Hugo”.  I am Sweet, lovaable and very playful.  I am a strong male, pitt/lab mix about one year old.  They say I am a strong puppy.   I do well around kids and I love my toys and treats.  My docket number is 55683 at the …

The identity of a Constantine man who died in a two-vehicle crash last week has been verified. Charles Holleman, 66, died Friday near the intersection of U.S. 131 and the south end of M-60 in Fabius Township. Investigators said Holleman was driving a vehicle that collided with a semi tractor-trailer driven by a 60-year-old Indiana man. He was declared deceased …

Sturgis Township Board has approved the installation of solar panels atop the township hall. Board members OK’d an $18,000 bid from Shipshewana-based Wellspring Components LLC. The panels will be installed after the building’s roof is replaced this year. Wellspring proposed installing 16 panels capable of generating 7.2 kW h of power. It is estimated it would take approximately 15 years …

A 71-year-old St. Clair County man died Monday after a petroleum pumping station he was working on blew up in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 4 p.m. to the 19000 block of Bulhand Road in response to an explosion reported by neighbors. The neighbors told authorities the force of the explosion shook …

Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education has filled a vacancy on its seven-member panel. John McDonough was sworn in at the board’s Jan. 29 special meeting. He fills a seat made available with the departure of Ben Karle, who announced in early January his intent to step down from the board. McDonough, former St. Joseph County prosecutor, was one …

The race for Branch County sheriff is now a three-person contest. Branch County Sheriff’s Department Captain Fred Blankenship, who also serves as jail administrator, and Coldwater Police Department School Resource Officer Robin Swartz recently announced their intent to pursue the four-year position. Current Sheriff John Pollack is retiring at the end of the year. Swartz was a member of the …