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I-94 project enters final phase

Michigan Department of Transportation officials said the I-94 interchange at Portage Road in Kalamazoo County is slated to open later this summer. MDOT’s Nick Schirripa said the $87 million, two-year project is expected to conclude in early August, as road crews enter the final phase of construction. Due to various, unforeseen circumstances, the project’s completion was modified from an original …

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Police investigate hit-and-run of horse-drawn buggy

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving a horse-drawn buggy in Branch County’s Algansee Township. According to an agency media release, troopers were dispatched to South Ray Quincy Road, near Lester Road, around 8 p.m. Friday. Investigators said a southbound vehicle struck the buggy, which was occupied by two people. The vehicle, believed to be an early …

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Out and About – Week of April 17th

If you have all the money you need, here are ten things money just can’t buy: Manners, morals, respect, character, common sense, trust, patience, class, integrity and love. You need to earn Respect, Trust and Love. Most of the others you have to work on. The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is offering another opportunity to have lunch and …

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County considers additional funding for Covered Bridge project

St. Joseph County officials appear poised to offer some financial help to benefit an upcoming project related to the Langley Covered Bridge. Commission chairman Ken Malone said county board members discussed the matter during Tuesday’s executive committee meeting. The committee last month was brought up to date on a considerable undertaking involving the iconic bridge and a funding request by …

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Fatal Mottville crash

An Indiana man died in a head-on crash earlier this week in Mottville Township. State police troopers responded around 9 p.m. Wednesday to U.S. 12 and Vistula Road in response to a two-vehicle crash. Investigators said a car driven by 41-year-old Eric Herald, of Indiana, was traveling east on U.S. 12 when it crossed the center lane. The car struck …

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Sturgis man arrested on multiple charges

A 43-year-old Sturgis man was arrested this week on several felony weapons and drug-related charges following an incident just outside the city limits. St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were dispatched shortly after noon Wednesday to the area of Big Hill and Lafayette roads in Fawn River Township in response to a report of a weapons offense. A …

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Whitmer signs stricter gun background check, storage bills

Anyone who wants to buy a gun in Michigan will have to undergo a background check, and gun owners will be required to safely store all firearms and ammunition when around minors under new laws signed Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The signing took place on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, where a gunman killed three students and injured …

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Indiana shooting suspect dead after standoff

A man who opened fire at a northeastern Indiana apartment complex, shooting at officers during an hours-long overnight standoff, died early Thursday after being taken into custody, police said. The suspect, who police said fired hundreds of rounds Wednesday night from a second-floor apartment in Kendallville, died while receiving medical treatment shortly after he was taken into custody at about …

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Scrappy

Spring is sprung! ! The grass is riz.  I wonder where my new owner is?  They call me “Scrappy”.  I am current on my vaccinations, leash and crate trained.  Here in the kennel all the dogs are barking and I was the only one resting quietly on my bed.  I am playful because I was born July 26, 2022.  Since …

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Two TR residents arrested on multiple charges

Two people were charged with drug- and weapons-related offenses following an incident earlier this week in Lockport Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies responded shortly before 6 p.m. Monday to a location in the 18000 block of South River Road. Authorities were advised a female suspect fired a handgun near a residence while in the midst of a dispute. Officers …

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