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Woman arrested after stabbing incident

A Lockport Township woman was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend last week. St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies were called at 1:15 p.m. Friday to the 57000 block of Oak Park Road in response to a domestic-disturbance complaint. Investigators said the couple had been arguing over the victim having used the suspect’s car to go to work. The victim …

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COVID-19 update on county commission agenda

Three items of new business will be discussed by the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners today. During their twice-a-month meeting at 5 o’clock, commissioners will consider approving a grant for animal control. Other agenda items center on an Emergency Management/COVID-19 update from Emergency Management Services director Erin Goff and potential approval of a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response plan. The …

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Surveillance camera stolen in Lockport Township

A surveillance camera was stolen last week from a business in Lockport Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the incident took place around 2 a.m. May 11 at a business in the 57000 block of North Main Street. Investigators found that the suspect unsuccessfully attempted to enter the closed business. The suspect then stole the store’s surveillance camera. Authorities said the …

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K-Wings announce home portion of schedule

While the situation regarding large scale sporting events remains in limbo, the Kalamazoo Wings and the ECHL are moving forward with plans for the 2020-21 hockey season. The K-Wings released their home schedule for their 47th season of professional hockey. The 72-game season consists of 36 home and 36 away games. The home opener will kick off on October 17th …

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McDonough made 2 phone calls to Central Dispatch following crash

The Associated Press has detailed the phone calls St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough made following the single-vehicle accident in which he was involved May 11. According to the news agency, McDonough said in the first of his two calls to St. Joseph County Central Dispatch that he experienced a coughing fit and, as a result, lost control of his …

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MDOT update on US 131 reconstruction

Here’s the weekly update from Michigan Department of Transportation regarding its redevelopment of U.S. 131 in Three Rivers. Agency officials said Stage 5 traffic pattern remains in effect, meaning two-way traffic in the southbound lane of U.S. 131 will continue throughout the length of the project. Also, work related to some utility relocation is possible this week. Westbound traffic on …

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White Pigeon names fire chief

Tyler Royce was recently promoted to White Pigeon fire chief. He succeeds Troy Andrews, who recently left the department to pursue another opportunity. Royce was assistant chief for 13 years and has spent 20 years in the fire service. A 2002 White Pigeon High School graduate, Royce is also village president, owns a business and operates the local food pantry. …

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Central Dispatch upgrade completed

A five-year, $3 million project undertaken by St. Joseph County Central Dispatch was completed last month. Director Dennis Brandenburg said the process led to the agency’s transition from Very High Frequency to Ultra-High Frequency, an 800 megahertz system. Brandenburg said including St. Joseph County, about three-quarters of the state’s 83 counties now operate on a system featuring the UHF signal. …

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Investigation continues in theft from Park business

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred earlier this week in Park Township. According to a department media release, deputies were called Monday to W.F. Wells, in the 16000 block of Heimbach Road. The suspects entered the building and stole a 2000 Ford F250 Crew Cab, silver in color with no tailgate. It had a 2016 Sure Trac …

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Sturgis Area Community Foundation funds several programs

A Sturgis company has partnered with the Sturgis Area Community Foundation to generate more than $170,000 for programs and initiatives serving area residents. Since March 18, GT Independence and the foundation have returned $177,500 to the community. John Carmichael, CEO of GT Independence, said his company contributed $100,000 to the local cause while the Sturgis Area Community Foundation and its …

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