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You don’t need to travel far to find a “Pot Shop”. It’s legal to use cannabis here in Michigan and several other states, although the Federal Government doesn’t agree. The state feels that it is another way of gathering taxes. As a result, our schools and roads will benefit. Smoking cannabis, like regular smoking is not good for us. How …

A proposed temporary residence for former military members is gaining momentum, as St. Joseph County officials discussed the concept in detail earlier this week. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, county commission members heard a report from Veteran’s Affairs Director Stoney Summey. The proposal, which centers on the purchase of a residence at 308 S. Main St. in Three Rivers, …

Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is offering free radon-testing services throughout January. Agency officials said they are committed to raising awareness about the dangers of radon gas during Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless radioactive gas that can pose health risks when present in elevated levels. Radon Action Month provides an excellent opportunity for residents to …

A new pool scoreboard and a high school locker room roof will be put in place this year at Sturgis Public Schools. The board of education on Monday approved a bid from Colorado Time Systems for the new pool scoreboard. The $49,000 cost includes installation, with the money to come from the public-improvement fund as part of the 2024-25 fiscal-year …

The driver of a vehicle involved in a crash earlier this week in Cass County left the scene on foot while abandoning his injured passenger. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 3 p.m. Monday to a location near Flanders Street and Twin Lakes Road in Wayne Township. Deputies arrived on scene to find 63-year-old Teri Abiney of …

A five-year strategic plan developed by St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation Department focuses heavily on the county’s 150 miles of navigable rivers and creeks. Details were presented to county commissioners during their executive committee meeting Tuesday. Parks and Recreation Department director Jaymes MacDonald provided a four-page summary outlining goals and objectives through 2028. MacDonald said in addition to serving …

St. Joseph County Road Commission and other county officials plan a ceremonial ribbon cutting Friday afternoon to commemorate re-opening of the Langley Covered Bridge. The 282-foot-long span is expected to re-open to traffic hours later following a closure that began Sept. 11. Crews from Grand Haven-based Anlaan Corporation, contractor for the $3.2 million overhaul, were adding siding to the west …

A jury has been assembled in Branch County for a case centering on a Coldwater Township woman charged with shooting her daughter. Court officials said 66-year-old Kathleen Rowe faces felony-related charges stemming from a January 2023 incident involving Kacey Rowe, 34. Rowe, who declined to accept a plea bargain in October, has maintained she shot her daughter in self-defense. Proceedings …

The national champion Michigan Wolverines returned home Tuesday night to thunderous applause and screaming fans following their 34-13 victory over the Washington Huskies. “Thank you so much for being here,” coach Jim Harbaugh said. “We had lofty aspirations and high goals, and we never lost sight of them.” Defensive tackle Kris Jenkins also thanked the crowd. “You don’t know how much …

The Local Beer Cellar & Pizza Oven, a downtown Centreville restaurant and bar that opened in 2014, is closing Saturday. Daniel Templin, who owns the business with his wife, Jamie, confirmed the news over the weekend. He said he and his wife looked at all options and concluded the only practical business move was to suspend operations. Templin said a …