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More than $20,000 worth of stolen property was recovered last week in Edwardsburg. Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies executed a search warrant Friday at a location on U.S. 12 in response to an anonymous tip. During their search, deputies located property that had been stolen from locations in Jefferson and Mason townships. Following an inventory of the items, …

Two annual reports highlight today’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting. The seven-member panel will hear the 2024 report from Community Corrections, followed by Central Dispatch and its annual report summarizing 2024. Other agenda items include the likely appointment of Rea Brown to the St. Joseph County Road Commission Board, and annual appropriations for Pivotal and Community Health Agency. …

Officials with Sturgis Salvation Army are issuing an appeal for help with the agency’s upcoming Christmas toy program. Volunteers are needed 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday to help families pick out toys, and 10 a.m. to noon Friday for the same purpose. Case manager Kevin Kroehler is offering to provide lunch Thursday to anyone willing to help out. He …

Discussion related to a $3,000 adjustment to cover greater-than-expected mowing costs in 2025 is included on the agenda at today’s Three Rivers City Commission meeting. Also on today’s agenda is clarification in legal wording related to the potential purchase of property at 810 S. Constantine St., an update on sanitary storm improvements at Hoffman and Main streets, and correcting the …

As long as I can remember, I’ve dreaded visiting the dentist. Like my mother, I’ve always tried to make dental appointments twice a year. As a result, I’ve been lucky when it came to cavities. Last week when I arrived for my cleaning, I informed the hygienist that I was not a big fan of the use of the high …

A Marcellus man was hospitalized after a vehicle in which he was a passenger was involved in a crash over the weekend in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies responded at 2 a.m. Saturday to an area on Savage Road, near Bald Hill Road. Investigators said a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Marcellus resident Gayland Campbell was northbound …

An Indiana man was arrested last week after allegedly staging his own kidnapping and assault. Sheriff Chad Spence said the man was arrested Thursday at an undisclosed location in Mottville Township. The suspect faces charges of aggravated stalking and violating a personal-protection order, according to Spence. Deputies said the suspect used a telecommunications device to contact a protected party, prompting …

Constantine Village Council is asking its constituents to consider attending a public forum Tuesday centering on village operations. Event organizers said the goal of the session is to provide feedback on a number of village-related matters, including the fate of the role of village manager. Longtime village manager Mark Honeysett is retiring at the end of February and council members …

Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area opened for its 58th season last week. The Jones-area resort is under new ownership, though management has not changed. Skiers will see new technology, more snow and a friendly experience. Guests have the option to purchase a seasonal or day pass on RFID cards for automatic admission to the slopes. Facility upgrades, meanwhile, include …

Constantine village officials are issuing a call-out for help with a longstanding Christmas Eve tradition. The process of placing luminaries along Washington Street the evening of Dec. 24 will continue this year. Event organizers, however, are asking for assistance. The display stretches from White Pigeon Road north to Broad Street. Organizers call it a simple yet meaningful project that creates …