Incumbent State Sen. Kim LaSata will face at least one challenger in her pursuit of a second, four-year term. Branch County native Jonathan Lindsey announced earlier this month he will seek the state senate seat for the newly formed 17th District, a portion of which features what is currently the 21st District. Lindsey, 37, is a Bronson High School graduate …

A Three Rivers man was cited for his role in a three-vehicle crash last week in Elkhart County. Elkhart sheriff’s officials said deputies were called shortly before 3:30 a.m. Monday to a location where Allen Burch Jr., 49, was attempting to turn onto County Road 12 but had stopped after noticing a load he was hauling was unsecured. Deputies said …

A Burr Oak Township woman was appointed to the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority Board last week. During the county commission’s Jan. 18 meeting, Tina Cronkhite was voted to the seven-member board. An employee of Southern Michigan Bank & Trust, Cronkhite indicated in her citizen’s interest form that she would be an asset to the board based on her experience …

Here I am!  I am shy, reserved, cuddly, sweet and homeless.  My owner had to move to a no pets allowed residence.  I am six years old, neutered, and short-haired.  I am litter trained and ready to find my new home.  My docket number is 51299 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., …

A teenager from England was arrested after attempting to blackmail a Branch County girl over an inappropriate photo sent via Snap Chat. Michigan State Police troopers were dispatched Wednesday to a location in Sherwood Township. Authorities said an 11-year-old child accidentally sent an inappropriate photo to another person, claiming to be a 15-year-old female. The suspect then started to attempt …

Glen Oaks Community College is seeking help in selecting individuals for three awards presented annually in the spring. They are: the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Fellows Award, and the E. J. Shaheen Teaching Excellence Award. Recipients are recognized during the college’s commencement ceremonies in the spring. The Distinguished Alumni Award is offered by the Glen Oaks Foundation annually to a …

State police troopers were dispatched shortly after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday to eastbound I-94, near mile-marker 92 in response to a jackknifed semi. Eastbound lanes were closed until approximately 9 a.m. before the crash could be cleared from the roadway. Traffic was routed off the highway at the Helmer Road exit. Weather and speed are believed to be a factor, officials …

Centreville Public Schools Board of Education on Monday named Chad Brady interim superintendent. Brady, 44, will spend the week transitioning from his current role as junior high/high school principal. His term of employment as interim superintendent is Feb. 1 through July 31. Now in his fourth year as a Centreville employee, Brady said afterward he is fortunate to walk into …

An agenda regarding Centreville Public Schools and its permanent superintendent was established Monday. Now that the district has secured junior high/senior high principal Chad Brady as interim superintendent through the end of July, board members are now turning their attention to filling the position permanently. The board has retained the services of Patrick Kreger, a consultant with Michigan Association of …

After three days of a boil-water order, the city of Bronson on Tuesday lifted the advisory. The declaration was made after lab samples came back negative for the presence of bacteria for two consecutive days. City manager Brandon Mersman says the advisory was a precautionary measure because of a drop in pressure in the municipality’s water supply due to equipment …