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Nearly 1,000 union workers at Dauch Corporation in Three Rivers walked off the job at midnight Monday after contract negotiations failed to produce a new labor agreement. According to WWMT, members of United Auto Workers Local 2093 began the strike following months of negotiations with the company, formerly known as American Axle. Union leaders say workers have not received what …

Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach issued a media release last week detailing an encounter with former prosecutor Victor Fitz. Last Wednesday, Roach and Undersheriff Tim Schuur attended what they believed was going to be a press conference. Roach said he was confronted by a person as he entered the venue. Roach said he was then approached by Fitz, who advised …

Here’s a look at June’s Fresh Food Distribution events in St. Joseph County. 4 o’clock June 9 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, east of Centreville on M-86. 4 p.m. June 11 at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. Its address is 1320 S. Lakeview Ave. 3:45 p.m. June 16 at Constantine High School. 3 p.m. June 17 at Railroad Park in Burr …

April’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by two-tenths of a percent from March. Figures from the monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget show St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate fell from 4.3 percent in March to 4.1 percent in April. Meanwhile, Cass County also experienced a decrease in its unemployment figures from March …

The Annual Water Festival will be here in just another week or so. This is the festival of the year for St. Joe County. For the next couple of weeks you’ll see all the hullabaloo that makes this annual festival come to life. Not only will there be a fantastic parade to kick the festivities off on Thursday, June 18, …

A federal dam safety order will likely lower the St. Joseph River for a year or more. MLive reports that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered a 3-foot drawdown due to embankment safety concerns at the Sturgis Dam. Sturgis city officials were ordered to lower the reservoir by July 15 as an interim risk-reduction measure after inspectors found continued …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting boater safety practical classes on two dates at different locations next month. On June 6, the course will be held at Clear Lake and Lake Templene. On June 7, the location will be Klinger Lake and Palmer Lake. Classes start at 10 a.m. and conclude by 4 o’clock at the public …

A 37-year-old Vandalia woman died after the all-terrain vehicle she was driving struck a pole. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday to a field off Kirk Lake Road, in Newberg Township. Investigators said Stacie Hershburger-Hebron was operating an ATV in a hay field when the vehicle struck a pole, causing it to land on …

Kline’s Resort is hosting a gospel concert next month. Timothy and Hosanna Noble will perform at 6:30 p.m. June 7 at the clubhouse lawn. Spectators are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. However, the performance will be held indoors should weather circumstances warrant.

Constantine officials are staging a golf outing to support the village’s annual fireworks display, while also remembering a long-time local official. The 10th annual Chief James Bedell Memorial 4th of July Fireworks Fundraiser event takes place at 9 a.m. June 6 at St. Joseph Valley Golf Club. Cost is $75 per person or $300 per team. The cost comes with …