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Discovery of Salmonella in dog food sample collected by Michigan leads to nationwide pet food recall
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
Lansing, MI – On April 2, a sample collected as part of routine retail animal feed surveillance by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Pesticide and Plant Pest Management (PPPM) division found Salmonella Infantis in a sample collected from an intact package of Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice Formula for Adult Dogs. [...]
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TR Commercial-News report: “Last Meyer Broadway dog killed”
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
A report in Friday’s (May 11) Three Rivers Commercial-News says “The last of the five pit pulls that had roamed Meyer Broadway Park has been killed, according to St. Joseph County animal control director Tom Miller.” For more on the story, see Friday’s paper or click on the following link to access the online version [...]
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Amtrak Michigan service improvements coming
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
Chicago – Momentum is building for improved Amtrak service to and from Michigan with a series of positive developments for intercity rail passengers. Amtrak Wolverine Service and Blue Water passengers can now expect the return to normal travel times from Kalamazoo to near Dearborn with the completion of track and crossing improvements performed by Norfolk [...]
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Silver Triad Flute Club to present spring recital Friday evening at Carnegie Center for the Arts
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
The Silver Triad Flute Club will present a spring recital Friday evening (May 11) at the Carnegie Center for the Arts in Three Rivers. Ensembles and solos by members of the club will be performed during the recital which is open to all who wish to attend. Refreshments will be provided afterward in the lobby.
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Wash Down set for Saturday morning in downtown Three Rivers
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
Wash Down Day is set for Saturday morning (May 12) in downtown Three Rivers! Personnel and equipment from the Three Rivers Fire Department were slated to be on hand at 7 a.m. for the traditional wash down of the area, but plans have changed a bit. Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Director Christy Trammell [...]
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Eagle Forum endorses Hoogendyk in Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
Kalamazoo, MI – Jack Hoogendyk received the endorsement of Eagle Forum PAC in a press release issued by the conservative public policy organization Friday (May 11). Eagle Forum PAC, a conservative public policy organization founded by Phyllis Schlafly, is proud to endorse Jack Hoogendyk in Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District. “Now more than any other time [...]
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TR Board of Appeals approves variance for rebuilding sign at MarketPlace North
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
The Three Rivers Board of Appeals has approved a variance sought by MarketPlace North, LLC to rebuild the sign that has been in place many years at North Main Street and Enterprise Drive, site of what was formerly known as the Village Square Shopping Center. The unanimous action to grant the variance came during a [...]
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Cancer survivors invited to attend American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life survivor celebration in Three Rivers June 22nd
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
May 9, 2012 Dear Editor: I am writing to extend a special invitation to all cancer survivors to attend the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life survivor celebration. Everyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer, whether years ago or very recently, is invited to attend the survivor lap and be our guest at a [...]
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White Pigeon school officials “very pleased” with renewal of sinking fund tax levy
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
Voters in the White Pigeon school district strongly endorsed renewal of a three-mill sinking fund tax levy in balloting on Tuesday May 8th. Nearly 69 percent of those who cast ballot voted in favor of the millage that will be in effect for another five years – 2012 to 2016. Ron Drzewicki, superintendent of the [...]
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Two Southwestern Michigan College students receive math/science awards
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
DOWAGIAC – Two Southwestern Michigan College students received recognition for their math and science achievement. Kylie Oldenburg, who graduated with honors from the college on May 5, received the Math/Science Department Appreciation Award and the Darrin William Memorial Scholarship award. Lauren Krueger also received the Math/Science Department Appreciation Award. The appreciation award is given to [...]
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Singing talent showcase returns to Three Rivers
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
THREE RIVERS, Mich. – Singers of all ages are invited to participate in America’s favorite singing talent showcase, Hometown Idol, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the 56th Annual Three Rivers Water Festival, Memory Isle Park, Outdoor Stage. Singers will compete in three age divisions: Juniors (age 12 and under), Teens (ages 13-19) and [...]
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SUSTAINABLY SPEAKING – Commentary by Jay Newman
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MOTIVATORS: We all seem to know what really turns our crank. You know, what causes us to willingly get out of bed in the morning and do battle with the dragons that are part of our daily experience. Unfortunately, for some people what gets the juices flowing has nothing to do with [...]
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The Cycles of Earth – May 12, 2012
Posted May 11, 2012 by AdminBSnook
A Weekly Almanac Guide Plan, Do, Finish, Rest. Living in Harmony With Earth Weekend of May 12-13, 2012 Click on the link to access this feature from Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg – The Cycles of Earth – May 12, 2012
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Southwestern Michigan College graphic design instructor receives coveted Dean Collins national Photoshop award
Posted May 10, 2012 by AdminBSnook
DOWAGIAC – Southwestern Michigan College graphic design instructor Bill Rothwell was named the recipient of the coveted Dean Collins Scholarship Award. Rothwell received the award, which is given annually to a high school or college educator, during the Photoshop World conference in Washington, D.C. in March. Rothwell was nominated by former SMC student Michelle Maret. [...]
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Sturgis 2022 open house to put focus on the future
Posted May 10, 2012 by AdminBSnook
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis will be holding an open house at 5:30 p.m. next Wednesday, May 16th at Sturges-Young Auditorium. The open house will kick off the City’s Sturgis 2022 initiative, the focus of which is determining the direction for the community over the next ten years. The open house will include information [...]
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A view from Coon Hollow Road, Fabius Township, Michigan – 2
Posted May 10, 2012 by AdminBSnook
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St. Joseph County Democrats to meet May 17th
Posted May 10, 2012 by AdminBSnook
The May 17th St. Joseph County Democratic Party meeting will be held at Arrowhead Cove Bed & Breakfast, 51400 Cove Road, Mendon, Michigan. Arrowhead Cove is on the east side of Portage Lake. Pizza and salad will be served at 6 p.m. with a business meeting beginning at 7. All Democrats are welcome. Election year planning and budgeting [...]
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Grant yields results
Posted May 10, 2012 by AdminBSnook
Sheree Sorensen, a 2nd grade teacher at Eastside Elementary School in Constantine, received a $300 YAC grant from the Constantine Foundation two years ago to plant a flower garden in a corner of the school. “I thought the corner looked bare and thought, ‘This would be a perfect way to beautify the school.’” Her garden [...]
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Vicksburg man arrested after high-speed pursuit in Schoolcraft Wednesday night
Posted May 10, 2012 by AdminBSnook
A 47-year-old Vicksburg man has been lodged in the Kalamazoo County Jail following a pursuit in Schoolcraft last night. According to a news release from the Schoolcraft Police Department, at 11:17 p.m. Wednesday, Schoolcraft Officer Matt Britton contacted the Vicksburg man at the McDonald’s Restaurant on N. Grand St. in Schoolcraft. Officer Britton had stopped [...]
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Water Festival parade applications due Friday
Posted May 10, 2012 by AdminBSnook
With the 56th Annual Three Rivers Water Festival just over a month away, deadlines for participants draw even nearer. One of the first deadlines is just around the corner, that being applications for participation in the annual street parade; the deadline for parade applications is Friday (May 11). This year’s Water Festival theme is “Ahoy, [...]
