The Southwestern Michigan College Theatre Department is set to present the classic horror comedy “Little Shop of Horrors!” opening tonight Thursday, March 21, at the Dale A. Lyons Building on the Dowagiac Campus.
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Here’s an action summary from Monday’s Kalamazoo City Commission meeting.
A Three Rivers man is facing charges after police say he was drunk when he crashed his vehicle, seriously injuring his five-year-old child who was airlifted to the hospital as a result.
The Three Rivers Police Department has announced two individuals have been identified as suspects in the bank robbery that occurred in Three Rivers back in February. They are currently being held in police custody on unrelated charges
The Three Rivers City Commission will meet Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. to discuss the future of the Hoffman Pond Dam. The public is invited to participate by sharing their concerns and opinions on the topic during the public hearing portion of Tuesday’s meeting.
A Glen Oaks Community College student has won a logo design contest to rebrand the St. Joseph County Adult Education program as it transitions into a consortium. Junior Jalisa Pope of Three Rivers was awarded a t-shirt and a $100 gift card for her creative design.
With spring weather arriving, the City of Sturgis Department of Public Services released the spring brush and leaf pickup schedule for 2024.
As work continues at the Cass County Historic Courthouse, the county goverment recently updated the community on the renovation project’s progress.
The City of Kalamazoo is preparing for some spring fun with the annual Egg Hunt at Mayors’ Riverfront Park on Saturday, March 30. This event is free and will be held from 2-4 p.m.
The City of Sturgis recently announced it has several full-time and part-time positions available.
Severe Weather Awareness kicks off next week, March 17-23. St. Joseph County will test weather sirens on Wednesday, March 20, at 1 p.m. as part of a statewide tornado drill.
The Three Rivers Public Library is hosting a special online event featuring Madeline Miller, the bestselling author of two novels, The Song of Achilles and Circe. The event is free and open to the public.
The Women’s Education Coalition Grant Program’s next application window opens on Friday, March 15. Women in St. Joseph, Kalamazoo, Barry, Calhoun, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties with a significant break in their education are eligible to apply.
The Inkster Bridge over Bronson Boulevard in Kalamazoo will be completely reconstructed starting on Monday, March 18. The road will remain closed while the old bridge is demolished and a new one is constructed.
Activist Melissa Mays of “Water You Fighting For” will be the keynote speaker at the Clean Water Town Hall, 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 at First United Methodist Church, 215 N. Main St. in Three Rivers.
The grant was awarded as part of the State Land Bank’s Blight Elimination Program, and will fund two projects: the rehabilitation of the former Cassopolis Village Hall, and the stabilization of two historic buildings that once housed The Tailgater in downtown Marcellus.
The Cass County Democratic Party is hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk at Fred Russ Forest County Park on April 27.
The City of Kalamazoo will be holding a public hearing regarding a proposed project plan to upgrade the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant. The public hearing will be held tonight, Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church located at 120 Roberson St. in Kalamazoo.