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Investigators from the Sturgis Department of Public Safety are looking into a potential case of embezzlement. The matter was brought to light during last week’s Sturgis City Commission meeting. Former Doyle Center office manager Leslie Brooks spoke during public comment about an ongoing investigation at the city-owned facility. Brooks indicated the case centers on another former office manager at the …

A representative from United Auto Workers advises commercial drivers to use caution when entering and leaving the American Axle property. Frank Hines said there was an incident last week on the picket line involving a vehicle operated by a Waste Management driver and striking members. Hines said no one was injured. However, Hines noted, the incident serves as a reminder …

St. Joseph County Road Commission is continuing its chip/seal roadwork this week. Agency officials said their focus will be on Stears Road, between Sevison and Constantine roads in Florence Township; Mintdale Road, between Lutz Road and Constantine village limits in Florence and Constantine townships; Constantine Road, between Roys Road and Fairchild Road in Florence Township; Stears Road, between Blue School …

Mendon High School softball is one of eight teams remaining in Division 4 in the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s 2026 playoffs. The Hornets put their 20-1 record on the line today against 20-12 Monroe County-based Summerfield High School. The teams square off at 2 o’clock today at Bailey Park in Battle Creek. The winner plays Friday afternoon against the …

If you’ve never had the opportunity to witness Charles Collins tickling the ivories of the Klais Organ, you’ll want to make plans to attend his upcoming recital on Sunday, June 14, at the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville. Beginning at 3 PM, Charles will perform selections from seven different composers ranging from Girolamo Frescobaldi to Alfred V. Fedak. Come …

Today marks the start of the second week of a strike by United Auto Workers union members for Dauch Corporation – formerly American Axle – with no apparent resolution in sight. Employees have reiterated they 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 a …

St. Joseph County United Way is teaming up with the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department for a fundraiser in support of a spay-and-neuter campaign. The event starts at 9 a.m. June 20 at Central Meat Market in Sturgis, where donations will be accepted for hot dogs, drinks and chips to support spay/neuter efforts at St. Joseph County Animal Control. Online …

Four passengers in a horse-drawn buggy were injured following a crash last week in Burr Oak Township. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were called shortly after 8 p.m. Friday to an area of Maystead Road, near Needham Road, in response to a car-versus-buggy collision. Investigators said a vehicle traveling east on Maystead Road struck the rear of a horse-drawn buggy, …

The Michigan Works Association is gathering input from employers regarding AI readiness and workforce training needs. As AI adoption accelerates, feedback will help shape Michigan’s future workforce training, funding, policy recommendations and support resources for Michigan employers. The survey is brief and all contact information and responses will be kept confidential, with only high-level aggregate data used for reporting and …

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 …