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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 …

Here’s a reminder that the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is conducting boater-safety practice classes this week. One session took place Wednesday at Clear Lake and Lake Templene. The second is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Klinger Lake and Palmer Lake public-access sites. Sheriff Chad Spence said the sessions are designed for individuals who already possess a valid …

South Michigan Food Bank is hosting its monthly Mobile Market program today. Fresh produce, dairy and meal kits will be available at the once-a-month distribution. The recurring event takes place at two area locations the first Thursday of the month, concluding in October. Pick-up locations are from 9 to 11 a.m. at White Pigeon Catholic Church on U.S. 12, and …

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 …

Cass County has filled the post of interim prosecutor. With Victor Fitz vacating the position last month, Sarah Scoggin was sworn in Thursday, albeit in a temporary capacity. Scoggin took the oath with more positions soon to be filled. She has spent the past 13 of 18 professional years at her own law office in Cass County. County officials said …

A longtime fixture at the Colon Police Department is retiring. Chief Mark Brinkert, who joined the agency in 1993, is helping with the task of finding his replacement. Brinkert, who graduated from the Kalamazoo Regional Recruit Academy in 1984, has previously worked for police departments in Vicksburg and Schoolcraft, and in 1982 he was named Benton Harbor Police Department’s “Officer …