MSU Extension is hosting an online session covering how to prepare and sell foods to the public under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law. The two-hour workshop combines education about the state’s Cottage Food Law, and the food-safety aspects of preparing and selling cottage foods. Michigan Cottage Food Law allows residents to manufacture foods in home kitchens and storing products at home. …
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Search warrant leads to arrest on multiple charges
A Coldwater man faces a number of charges, including offenses related to criminal-sexual conduct. Branch County Sheriff Fred Blankenship said deputies arrested Ray Zierle March 28 at his residence on Bidwell Road after they executed a search warrant at his home. Authorities said Zierle is a night custodian with Union City Community Schools. Blankenship said deputies found electronic devices containing …
Read More »Sturgis aproves purchase of new siren
Sturgis City Commission members recently approved the $30,000 purchase of a new siren as part of the municipality’s emergency network. The new siren will replace a vintage siren that has been offline for several months. In fact, the antiquated siren, atop the Sturgis Department of Public Safety building, seized up during a tornado warning for St. Joseph County last summer. …
Read More »Summertime Tunes series returns to White Pigeon
“Summertime Tunes,” an annual music series hosted by White Pigeon Township Library, has confirmed its 2025 lineup. The series kicks off July 9 with high-energy country music performed by Kevin Wolff Band. A week later, JP & the Energy will perform modern pop and rock. On July 23, cover band The Hipposonics will play tunes from the ‘80s through today. …
Read More »Two injured in White Pigeon Township crash
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend in White Pigeon Township. State police officials said troopers responded shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday to U.S. 12 and Sevison Road regarding a crash with injuries. Investigators said a 27-year-old White Pigeon resident was driving north on Sevison Road and failed to yield the right-of-way at U.S. 12. The …
Read More »Police pursuit leads to arrest in Branch County
A Bronson man faces several charges following a police pursuit that started in Branch County and ended in Indiana. Steuben County Sheriff’s Department authorities said its deputies were made aware around 4:30 p.m. Saturday of a pursuit in Branch County heading south onto State Road 327. The suspect vehicle, reportedly stolen from St. Joseph County, crashed just south of U.S. …
Read More »Road commission honors former township supervisors
A trio of former township supervisors was recognized during an annual awards program staged last week by St. Joseph County Road Commission. The trio – Don Gloy of White Pigeon Township, John Kroggel of Fabius Township, and Mark Brown of Constantine Township – received the agency’s “Recognition Award.” The ceremony took place during the road commission board’s March 19 meeting. …
Read More »Police warn of telephone scam
Three Rivers Police Deputy Chief Sam Smallcombe is advising the public about a phone scam that has been brought to the agency’s attention. Smallcombe said the perpetrator targets businesses during overnight hours. The suspect, posing as the business owner, calls an employee and directs the employee to withdraw cash from the business and deposit the funds in a Bitcoin machine. …
Read More »Michigan unemployment rate up
Michigan’s unemployment rate rose from January to February. According to Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, the state’s unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in January and increased by one-tenth of a percent to 5.4 percent in February. The agency said overall employment in Michigan grew by 2,000 jobs while unemployment increased by 6,000 jobs in February. Agency officials said …
Read More »Court sentences man charged with leaving child in car
An Athens man charged with leaving a child in a vehicle causing death has been sentenced to complete probation and possibly serve jail time. Chad Morgan, 36, was sentenced Thursday to serve nine months in jail starting next February. Whether Martin ends up serving jail time, however, is contingent on a judge’s decision after Martin checks in with the court …
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