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Two high school graduates in southern Michigan have been chastised by their principal and a school board member for wearing Marine dress uniforms during commencement. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports Tuesday that the Marshall High School students decided not to wear their caps and gowns for Sunday’s ceremony. District superintendent Randy Davis says they were allowed to participate in order to …

As a Notary Public, I’ve become educated in planning for the future. One of the things I’ve become familiar with is the Power of Attorney. This document allows people to name someone to act on their behalf as far as monetary issues are concerned, should they become incapable of making decisions of that caliber. Unfortunately, there are some who wait …

The newest member of St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation Department’s family was the focus of a ceremony Saturday. A crowd of about two dozen people gathered at the Lockport Township site to witness the dedication of Covered Bridge Farm County Park. The showcase of the seven-acre parcel, a refurbished barn that replaced the historic Culbertson family barn, served as …

(Paw Paw) — A Michigan man who told police that he was shot in the neck with an arrow while searching for deer antlers has been charged with filing a false report of a felony. State police say Michael Downey actually fell on the arrow while in woods in Van Buren County in March. Investigators say he made up the …

Three Rivers police continue their search for a suspect behind the shooting of a 31-year-old Sturgis man last week outside Paul’s Pantry in Three Rivers. Bobby Rouseau, 21, is wanted on charges of assault with intent to murder, discharging a firearm from a vehicle and felony firearm, according to authorities. Rouseau was most recently seen near Mintdale and Engle roads …

The few remaining residents at a White Pigeon Township trailer park worked late into the night Thursday to comply with a judge’s order to evacuate the property by midnight. While some people indicated they would return over the weekend to River Forest Mobile Home Park and gather whatever they didn’t take Thursday, others have come to terms with the situation …

Sheriff’s department officials are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that took place last week in Flowerfield Township. The incident occurred between May 28 and last Wednesday at a residence in the 14000 block of Burlew Road in Flowerfield Township. The victim told authorities the suspect forced entry to the residence and stole building materials, electronic tools and equipment. Witnesses said a …

Four area school districts will take part in the annual “Meet Up and Eat Up” program this summer. The free meals will be offered to anyone 18 years of age and younger and available for the balance of the summer. The Centreville Public Schools program runs June 25 to Aug. 2, with breakfast and lunch offered Monday through Thursday at …

Whether we want to admit it or not, we all have an expiration date. That day when we cease living in this world and pass on into eternity. We all have our own belief of what eternity means. Many have a fear of dying because it’s hard to find someone who really knows how it feels. Unless you die a …

Three Rivers Health is excited to announce the recent opening of a balanced pain management program available to patients dealing with pain in our communities. Three Rivers has partnered with Pain Management Group, a hospital-based pain management provider, to establish this service line, and the clinic is staffed by Dr. Orlando Landrum, a board certifi ed and fellowship trained pain …