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2024 General Election Results: Carra reelected to Michigan House, Walberg reelected to U.S. House, Senate race pending

Republican Steve Carra faced Democrat Erin Schultes. Michigan District 36 includes both St. Joseph and Cass Counties, where Carra received nearly 70% of the votes.

2024 General Election Results: Kane wins St. Joseph County probate judge election, Walberg and Carra win locally

"This whole county has shown a lot of heart, and I am so honored and humbled to have been able to achieve this," Kane said.

‘As a commissioner, I just can’t agree to do it’: Three Rivers commissioners narrowly vote for next Brownfield hearing

Mayor Tom Lowry says the Brownfield issue needs to be resolved, while Commissioner Pat Dane indicates she'll likely vote no later this month.

What should Michigan voters know about Election Day?

You’ve got questions and we’ve got the facts you need before entering a voting booth.

Recap for St. Joseph County voters: Candidate Questionnaires and Ballot Reminder

In an effort to give readers the facts they need before entering a voting booth, we have gathered all of the completed questionnaires we received from candidates.

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ opens tonight in Three Rivers

There are 10 p.m. performances tonight, Friday, November 1, and tomorrow, Saturday, November 2, along with a 4 p.m. performance Sunday. All are at the Riviera Theatre.

‘What, you’re not supposed to know that gay people exist until you’re 18?’: LGBTQIA+ community inspires back and forth during Carra and Schultes’ ‘Candid Conversation’ in Three Rivers

“My kids are just supposed to not know that I exist until they turn 18? That’s ridiculous," Erin Schultes said Tuesday.

‘Quit picking the winners and losers, quit giving the special deals’: Michigan House candidates Steve Carra, Erin Schultes participate in ‘Candid Conversation’

"Benton Harbor just replaced all of their pipes," Erin Schultes said. "There’s absolutely no reason we can’t do the same. And not in 10 years, but now. Because now it’s affecting people. Now it’s poisoning our children."

White Pigeon Community Schools bond proposal will be decided by voters

Voters in seven St. Joseph County and Cass County townships will decide on the general obligation unlimited tax bond proposal.

St. Joseph County board approves Christina Yunker’s appointment as commissioner

Yunker, who did not speak Monday, has been approved for a two-month term starting Friday. The meeting included awards for longtime county employees.

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