Branch County Sheriff’s deputies took Dylan Brand, 25, into custody last Saturday on a warrant for armed robbery of a woman at her home near Bronson Oct. 22. The Sturgis resident also faces charges of home invasion, a 20-year offense, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The charge is a life felony with a two-year …

American Pickers is returning to Michigan and plans to film episodes of The History Channel television series throughout the area in May 2022. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the world of antique picking on The History Channel. The show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited …

St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon.  I hope I get to see a leprechaun.  My name is Cleo, and I am a little over a year old.  I am a litter trained female, grey tiger.  Because I am sweet and shy I would do well with a mature home –  No kids..  If I see a leprechaun I hope I …

Constantine Village Council members this week discussed benefits of a special assessment to assist funding the village’s fire department and possibly its police department, too. Council members unanimously decided to seek voter approval and put the special-assessment request on the ballot in November. Village manager Mark Honeysett said a special assessment has to specifically state what the tax is to be used …

An annual event recognizing the production of maple syrup takes place the next two weekends in Cass County. Maple Row Sugarhouse is, once again, hosting its Maple Festival. The event is being promoted as “a festival celebrating everything great about maple syrup.” The program takes place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 19 and 26, and 10 a.m. to 3 …

St. Joseph County officials took a step closer Tuesday toward finding appropriate allocations for an $11.8 million windfall. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, county commissioners heard an update regarding the money awarded as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Led by Tim Dempsey, of Lansing-based Public Sector Consultants, Tuesday’s update centered on some likely destination for the federal …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a hit-and-run crash in White Pigeon Township. According to a department media release, the incident occurred on Lake Road, near East Lake Drive. The date and time were not included in the release. Troopers said a 40-year-old White Pigeon man was stopped on the shoulder of Lake Road making repairs underneath his truck. A …

Michigan House of Representatives this week approved a plan to honor the late Ryan Proxmire, a former Kalamazoo County sheriff’s deputy from Three Rivers. State Rep. Steve Carra, who serves on the House Transportation Committee, said dedicating part of U.S. 131 in Kalamazoo County as the “Sergeant Ryan J. Proxmire Memorial Highway” would be a fitting way to commemorate the …

The St. Joseph County United Way has announced details related to its latest fundraiser. Executive director Kelly Hostetler said a raffle is underway and the prize this time is a golf cart. She said the vehicle is a 2008 Club Car DS gas cart. Tickets are $40 each or three for $100. The golf cart, which has an estimated value …

Centreville Board of Education members last week OK’d a request from Lawrence Public Schools to join the Southwest 10 athletic conference. The formality was approved and still needs support from a majority of the league’s other nine current members. With consideration to the one-hour distance between Centreville and Lawrence, interim superintendent Chad Brady hinted how Centreville might want to consider …