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Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach has provided an update regarding a hit-and-run fatal crash last month in Silver Creek Township. Roach said deputies were dispatched shortly before 10 a.m. May 24 to the area of M-152 and Pleasant Street. Investigators said the victim, 24-year-old Benton Harbor resident Timothy Johnson, was walking along the state road when he was struck by …

Constatine’s “Music in the Park” series kicks off its 2026 season this evening. Event organizers said three performances highlight the 2026 series. Sponsored by Constantine Downtown Development Authority, the season’s inaugural performance features Y Naut Band. There will be merchants in the park and food available from vendor Recippi’s Italian Ice, as well as others. Meanwhile, Julia James will provide …

Four people were charged with drug-related offenses following the execution of a search warrant earlier this week in Cass County’s Jefferson Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said members of the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team executed the warrant around 2 p.m. Monday in the 20000 block of Pine Lake Street. Authorities located methamphetamine, cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Three men, ages 34, …

Vicksburg’s “Movie in the Park” series begins tonight. “Lilo & Stitch” will be shown starting around 8:30 p.m. at the community pavilion, 300 N. Richardson St. Participants are encouraged to wear a Hawaiian-themed shirt. The free community event includes activities before the movie, such as “Touch the Truck” and the Read Machine. The series continues July 17 and concludes Aug. …

St. Joseph County Road Commission is continuing its summer road-maintenance work this week. Motorists are advised to avoid areas where chip-and-seal processes are taking place. This includes: Witt Lake Road, from County Farm to Halfway Road in Fawn River Township; Fair Road, from Banker Street to West Fish Lake Road in Sherman Township; and Stubey Road, from Airline Drive to …

Officials from Keystone Place Homeless Shelter have issued a reminder that the public is invited to an open house next week. The open house and community lunch start at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Keystone’s Centreville location on East Market Street. Organizers said the event is a unique opportunity to tour the facility, meet the team behind Keystone’s programs and enjoy …

Today is the third day of a strike by workers for Dauch Corporation – formerly American Axle – and the standoff appears to be at an impasse. Workers would like to see top-level wages rise from $22 an hour to $30 an hour. In addition, employees are seeking better benefits. They said considerable concessions were given back in 2008, when …

Sturgis municipal officials recently approved a resolution to direct an independent investigation into potential violations by some of its members. Presented by commissioner Aaron Miller, the resolution seeks outside counsel against Miller, commissioners Jeff Mullins, Cathi Abbs, Rick Bir, mayor Frank Perez and former commissioner Linda Harrington. Miller said the investigation centers on potential violations against specific parts of Michigan …

A community icon in Constantine was recently recognized for her commitment to the community. A prairie rose crabapple tree honoring Kathy Messner was planted at the culmination of a ceremony May 23 outside the village office. Messner, 68, is a founding member of the Constantine Area Community Foundation. In addition, she spent three decades as administrative assistant at Constantine Middle …

Here’s a reminder that St. Joseph County Conservation District is staging its first river cleanup of the year later this month. Agency director Carolyn Grace said the state grant that supports the four-times-a-year cleanup was not extended this year. Regardless, she said the conservation district plans to self-fund the events to support what will be the 16th summer of river …