A Vicksburg man will be sentenced later this month for his role in the death of a 10-year-old Amish boy last year in Sherman Township. Logan Thomas, 30, pleaded guilty Nov. 24 in St. Joseph County Circuit Court for his role in the December 2024 death of Anthony Miller. Thomas was charged with operating while intoxicated causing death as a …

Three Rivers Fire Department and the Fabus Park Fire Department are teaming up to, once again, present “Firefighters for Santa.” Agency officials are asking for area businesses to consider monetary donations to help local families currently experiencing hard times. Potential recipients of “Firefighters for Santa” are recommended from area schools. Then, parents of those who are identified are asked what …

A Cass County man faces drug-related charges and other offenses, following his arrest last week in Calvin Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said the agency received an anonymous tip related to possible stolen property at a residence in the 60000 block of Eagle Point Road. Deputies and members of Cass County Drug Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at 6 p.m. …

Centreville Public Schools Food Club distributed Thanksgiving dinners Tuesday to 100 of its school families. Each meal included a turkey, green beans, corn, stuffing, gravy, rolls and a pie. Superintendent Chad Brady said the give-away was possible because of the district’s partnership with the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies, St. Joseph County Farm Bureau and The Jason Scramlin Agency. …

Styrofoam is out and plastic lunch trays are back at Sunset Lake, Tobey and Indian Lake schools in Vicksburg. Vicksburg Community Schools Food Service Director Sarah Dyer said the switch to hard-plastic trays marks their first use in the district’s three elementary schools since before COVID. More than three months into the current school year and Dyer said, so far, …

Investigators are following new leads in the disappearance of a Sturgis woman who disappeared nearly seven years ago. According to WWMT, 23-year-old Brittany Shank and her boyfriend were involved in a car crash Nov. 30, 2018, on Fawn River Road and abandoned the car, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office. Shank, however, was the only one to show …

St. Joseph County Animal Control is appealing to the public for help with donations. Agency officials said it is in need of baking soda and dishwasher pods. Those needs are in addition to the usual necessities of blankets, towels, food and dog toys. The Centreville-based facility is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is closed from …

Mendon High School’s bid for a state volleyball championship fell short over the weekend. The Lady Hornets lost in three straight sets to Fowler High School in Division 4 play Saturday at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena. The squads battled to a 30-28 final in the first set before Fowler took the second, 25-19. In the third and deciding set, the …

A Coldwater woman was arrested on drug-related offenses following a traffic stop in Branch County’s Bronson Township earlier this week. Sheriff Fred Blankenship said a vehicle driven by 39-year-old Tarium LeeAnn Smith was stopped shortly after midnight Wednesday on U.S. 12 near Bawden Road. As Smith was being interviewed, deputies established reasonable suspicion of narcotics, prompting aid from Coldwater Police …

Sturgis City Commission members last week opted to continue curbside recycling services for residents, albeit at a higher cost. The city began looking at options about a year ago, as its contract with Borden Waste-Away is set to expire Dec. 31. Residents are currently charged about $2 per month through taxes for curbside recycling. The city has absorbed rising costs, …