Two state police troopers and occupants of two other vehicles escaped injury after a patrol car was rear-ended in eastern Kalamazoo County last week. According to a department media release, the incident occurred at 3 p.m. Thursday on westbound I-94 near mile marker 87. A state police patrol car was parked on the shoulder while troopers rendered assistance to occupants …

A section of Indiana roadway that connects to U.S. 131 in St. Joseph County will be closed starting this week for about three months. The route in question is State Road 13, just south of the Michigan/Indiana state line. Work on a bridge over Intestate 80/90 will result in the road closure. However, project officials said access to the Indiana …

The man who allegedly stole a Cassopolis Police Department squad car has been charged and identified. Marcellus resident Andy Freshour, 42, was charged last week with 17 felony counts stemming from the incident Wednesday. Authorities said Freshour faces 11 weapons-related charges and three counts related to resisting arrest, Cass County officials said. Freshour allegedly stole the squad car as officers …

A state champion from St. Joseph County was crowned over the weekend. The Sturgis High School girls track team captured the Division 2 state title Saturday at Hamilton High School. As a team, Sturgis accumulated 54.2 points, putting it ahead of all other opponents. Goodrich High School was runner-up, with 39 points and Saginaw Swan Valley ended up third with …

Here’s a reminder that Centreville Public Schools is hosting a Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services summer-feeding program with breakfast and lunch meals to go starting in less than two weeks. Marilyn Rosewarne, director of dining services, said the program is open to children 18 years of age and younger, as well as anyone 26 or younger mentally or …

Larry Lee Waltke, age 73, of White Pigeon, died on May 22, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1952 in Sturgis, the son of Eldred and Priscilla (Smith) Waltke. Larry was a White Pigeon resident all of his life and graduate of White Pigeon Schools in 1971. He was a retired welder and enjoyed cars, guns, and bowling. He …

Harriet Jean Vollmar, age 82, of Constantine, died on May 23, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Clifford and Dena (Kiewiet) Becker. Harriet was a Constantine resident since 1990, and a retired secretary. She was married to William Vollmar, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Michael (Bonnie) Kramer; …

St. Joseph County Road Commission has announced details related to a number of upcoming projects. John Lindsey, manager of the Centreville-based agency, said Bennett Road in Leonidas and Colon townships is scheduled for paving starting Monday. Also Monday, chip-seal season begins. Lindsey said the procedure starts with an application of oil applied, then a layer of stones will be laid …

Colon Community Schools invites the public to lend a voice in its search for a new superintendent. With the resignation of Rachel Kowalski, who has taken the job of chief administrator of Saline Area Schools in Washtenaw County, Colon Community Schools has set up a survey to gather feedback on the qualities, experience and priorities the community seeks in its …

Here’s a reminder that St. Joseph County Conservation District’s 2025 River Cleanup season begins in less than a month. The agency’s 15th summer cleanup features four sessions, with the first coming up June 27 on the Prairie River from Centreville Canoe Park to Hoshel Canoe Park in Lockport Township. The three-and-a-half-mile route is one of the most popular water trails …