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The new location for the Twin County Community Probation Center was showcased Tuesday during an open house in Three Rivers. Currently situated in the 300 block of South Main Street, the probation center will move to 520 S. Main St. by the end of the month. Executive director Tom Miles said if all goes as planned, Oct. 22 will be …

The site of a one-time eyesore in downtown Mendon that now provides a pristine view of a county treasure was celebrated Tuesday. Mendon’s village and Downtown Development Authority officials took part in a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the St. Joseph River Overlook Deck. Though the 32-by-48-foot deck has been completed since August, village manager John Hyden said Tuesday’s dedication was staged …

Three Rivers Police Department’s K-9, Jake, has received a bullet- and stab-protective vest, thanks to a donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. Vested Interest is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide bullet- and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The program is open …

A laptop computer and computer bag, cash and other items were stolen this week from a business in Lockport Township. Sheriff’s department officials said the break-in occurred between 10 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday at a business in the 16000 block of Lovers Lane. Access was gained through a window air conditioner that was pushed in. File cabinets, desk …

Three Rivers Health is excited to acknowledge Health Literacy Month during October and to encourage and educate the community on how to have better communication between patients and their physicians. According to an article from the AARP website, nearly all of us, about nine of every 10 American adults, have some problems with health literacy. “This is not just about …

As promised, I’ll share our return trip back to Pure Michigan from Omaha. It’s great to get away from the everyday grind and enjoy some downtime, but for me, it’s even better to get back home to your own bed and the daily routine. Call me crazy, but I’ve never enjoyed being away from home for more than one week. …

Two Indiana women died following a two-vehicle crash last week in Branch County, just east of Leonidas Township. State police said a car driven by 19-year-old Alexis Schroeder of Valparaiso, was heading south on M-66 at 5:45 p.m. Friday when it failed to stop at the intersection of M-60, just south of the village of Athens. Her car was struck by a westbound …

A motorcycle and various tools were stolen from a Leonidas Township residence within the past three weeks. State police said the 1984 Harley Davidson motorcycle and other items were taken between Sept. 16 and the 23rd. The location of the theft was not included in a department media release.

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said a 52-year-old Constantine man will be charged with drug-related offenses after sheriff’s officials discovered a full-scale marijuana-growing operation. Deputies were called late Sunday night to the 62000 block of Shaffer Road to speak to a subject about a felonious-assault incident. Deputies found a large growth of marijuana plants inside and outside the residence. …