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A statewide tornado drill is set to take place this week as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. State and local officials encourage residents to participate in the voluntary drill, set to take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Michigan averages about 15 tornadoes a year, according to state officials. The average lead time for a tornado warning is …

Nottawa Township Board members on Monday recognized two teenagers for their community service work that helped the duo earn their Eagle Scout. Sturgis resident Hope Collins, 18, and Centreville’s Aiden Kohlhoff, a 17-year-old Centreville High School senior, are just the second and third recipients of the township’s William Dobrowolski Memorial Citizenship Award, established in 2016. Collins, a freshman at Kalamazoo …

Four annual reports will be presented this afternoon to the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. The lineup starts with Kathy Griffin presenting the 2023 and 2024 circuit court report, followed by Judge Rob Pattison and his district court summary. Next, Judge Kevin Kane will review probate court’s 2023 and 2024 annual reports. The chief public defender’s annual presentation concludes …

Five matters of new business and a public hearing highlight today’s Three Rivers City Commission meeting. Mayor Tom Lowry and commissioners are expected to award a $1.8 million construction contract to Brussee-Brady for development of an amphitheater. In addition, they will hear a Local Officers Compensation Commission report. Also, a public hearing centers on a Community Development Block Grant request …

Identity of the victim in a single-vehicle car crash last week in Nottawa Township has been confirmed. CaleighAnne Schlabach died at the scene of the crash, which occurred on Nottawa Road, just south of M-86. The 20-year-old Sturgis resident was driving a car that sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday for a speeding violation, investigators said. …

Tri-county health officials are scrambling to find help with an urgent situation expected to unfold Tuesday in White Pigeon. Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency officials said management of White Pigeon Apartments gave notice Friday to its residents that a pest extermination is taking place Tuesday. In preparation, residents – many who are elderly and disabled – are required to empty …

Michigan State Police troopers are continuing their investigation into a fatal crash that occurred over the weekend in Branch County’s Sherwood Township. Investigators said troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning at the intersection of Athens Road and Dunks Road. Troopers said a 39-year-old Union City woman was driving a Chevrolet Silverado southbound on Athens Road. The vehicle …

Illegal drugs were found last week at locations in Branch County following the execution of search warrants. Southwest Enforcement Team members and Michigan State Police executed the search warrants Wednesday following a joint investigation into the production of a product called butane hash oil. Law-enforcement officials confiscated more than 300 marijuana plants, three firearms and components used to manufacture drugs, …

My wife has suggested that I clean up my office. It seems she came in there yesterday and couldn’t find her way out. This prompted me to clear out a couple file folders filled with useless information. I thought you readers might either learn something from them or at least chuckle a little. Here are some strange but true facts: …

SEMCO customers have made several reports to the Company of unknown door-to-door solicitors, or individuals claiming to be SEMCO employees and asking for copies of the Customer’s bill. SEMCO does not solicit customers door to door. SEMCO does not ask for customers’ account number or to see copies of bills. Customers are advised to be mindful about sharing personal information, …