Cass County deputies responded earlier this week to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 2:30 p.m. Monday to an area near the intersection of Daily Road and Pine Lake Street. Authorities said Jones resident Michelle Hostler, 48, was traveling east on Pine Lake Street and failed to yield the …

State Rep. Christine Morse recently introduced legislation that, if approved, would ensure windshields and side windows of police vehicles are bulletproof. The legislation, introduced to the state House last month, calls for a $25 million allocation to retrofit vehicles to comply with the bulletproof requirement. The concept was originally brought up by the father of Kalamazoo County Sheriff Sgt. Ryan …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that took place in Branch County’s Bethel Township. Troopers said the situation is ongoing, as thefts have been occurring from a location in the 500 block of Rierson Road since August. Items taken from the property include electronics and tools, as well as a catalytic converter. Authorities said a male and …

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Colon has more than 200 quilts destined for shipment by Lutheran World Relief. The congregation yesterday celebrated the completion of the quilts at the annual dedication service. A group of devoted quilters gather Tuesdays for the project. Quilts from St. Paul’s have been used in hospitals in India; refugee camps in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency wishes to remind the public that October is the optimal month to receive a flu shot. Kali Nichols, director of personal health and disease prevention, said an annual, seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu. She said flu vaccination is recommended for anyone ages six months and up. Also, …

Constantine Village Council members have set a public hearing for input regarding Sunday marijuana sales and consumption lounges. The hearing will take place at 7 p.m. Monday. During its September meeting, the council heard a request from Dominic Iemma, founder of Prosper Cannabis Co., the largest cannabis provisioning center in southwest Michigan. Iemma’s request centered on Sunday sales of marijuana. …

The Swinebone Trophy is up for grabs tonight, as Three Rivers varsity football welcomes Vicksburg High School to town. Three Rivers, 3-and-2 on the season, is coming off a humbling loss to previously winless Gull Lake a week ago. Vicksburg, meanwhile, is also 3-and-2. It defeated Niles last Friday, 31-to-14. Tonight’s games will be carried live on WRCI 97.1 FM …

The Sturgis Electric Department is conducting inventory and confirmation of all equipment, making it necessary to sometimes access private properties. City workers are examining transformer locations, as well as overhead, underground secondary and primary power lines. At times, it will be necessary to be on citizen property to accurately collect information needed, city officials said. The project is expected to …

Sturgis police reported several shots fired at a vehicle last week in the 300 block of Liberty Street. The Sturgis Department of Public Safety’s police division was dispatched to the area at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday. Officers believe the incident was targeted and isolated, and does not pose a threat to the public. There were no injuries as a result …

The six-member Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency recommended their respective county commissions raise local contributions to the agency for 2023. The increase to $5.30 per person reflects a 15-cent increase per person and is allocated for the mandated eight essential services matched by the state. Health officer Rebecca Burns said each county must pass the increase in budgets under review …