One local high school football team remains in the quest for a state title. Colon High School will attempt to win its second 8-man title in three years this Saturday, when it travels to Marquette for the Division 2 championship game against Powers North Central High School of Menominee County. The Magi punched their ticket over the weekend, defeating Au …

Officials from the Pregnancy Helpline in Sturgis have announced a supply of baby food is available at no cost. It also has children’s clothing, maternity clothes and several other baby items in its free boutique. The Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline is located at 1125 N. Nottawa St.

They call me “Raven”.  I am a German Shepherd mix female.  I am one and a half years old.  I need to learn housetraining.  I am a sweet little girl.  I’m not very big and I will need my Spay surgery.  My docket number is 51290, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., …

An investigation centering on controlled substances resulted in eight arrests. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the investigation started Monday and concluded Wednesday. He said deputies initiated eight separate incidents involving violations of controlled substances. As a result, eight suspects were found to be in possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, or Hydrocodone. Investigations took place in Fawn River, Constantine, Mottville and Park townships; …

A seasonal fundraiser for the St. Joseph County United Way has started. Agency director Kelly Hostetler said tickets for the Christmas Cash Raffle are now available. They are $5 each or five for $20. Tickets can be purchased online, and are also available from Sturgis city employees, Sturgis City Hall and the United Way’s Centreville office. Winner of the 50/50 …

A stretch of roadway closed the past two months in White Pigeon Township is re-opening. St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey said a 20-foot-bridge on Klinger Lake Road is set to officially re-open any day. For now, there are a few minor details to address and he is aware motorists are driving around a barricade in place until …

The public is invited to join students at Glen Oaks Community College traveling to Italy for the 2022 Study Abroad tour. During the 12-day excursion, the group will visit six major cities, including Venice, Florence and Rome. The trip will be hosted by Michael Northrop, professor of humanities and study abroad director at Glen Oaks. He said the trip had …

The name of a man who died in a single-vehicle crash Monday in Park Township has been released by law-enforcement officials. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said Douglas Mowat, 51, a Three Rivers resident, died after the vehicle he was driving left the roadway and struck a number of trees. Investigators said Mowat was driving south on U.S. 131 shortly after 2 …

New coronavirus cases leaped in Michigan in the week ending Sunday, rising 23 percent, as 34,552 cases were reported. The previous week had 28,080 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19. St. Joseph County reported 233 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 229 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it …

Michigan Department of Transportation officials said work to rebuild 2.7 miles of eastbound I-94 between Lovers Lane and Sprinkle Road in Kalamazoo County has been delayed by a couple months, pushing back the reopening date for the eastbound lanes. The two-year, $87 million project still is on track for completion in mid-November 2022, but the original plan to reopen the …