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No COVID-19 cases in St. Joseph County

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is reporting that as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, there are no cases of COVID-19 in any of the three counties. Within the state, however, there are 54 cases and testing continues daily. In Branch, Hillsdale and St. Joseph counties, 20 individuals have been approved for testing using state guidelines. Of these 20 tests, 7 …

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County courts closed

St. Joseph County courts are closed indefinitely following the governor’s declaration of a state of emergency and Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack’s recommendation. With the exception of emergency court matters, 45th Circuit Court, 3B District Court and Probate/Family Court are closed. All criminal and civil jury trials, civil infractions and traffic hearings, criminal pre-trials and Family Court matters are …

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Constantine battles 2 fires

Members of the Constantine Fire Department responded to two structure fires over the past two days. The first was at 3:10 p.m. Monday on Klett Road in Constantine Township. The owners returned home to find smoke coming from the first floor of the residence. They evacuated the house and called 911. The fire appears to have started near a couch …

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ECHL cancels remainder of season

The ECHL and Kalamazoo Wings announced on Saturday that the remainder of the 2019-20 season has been canceled.  Earlier in the week, the league and team announced that the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The K-Wings had eleven games remaining on the season, including six home games.  At the time of the cancellation, the K-Wings were battling …

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White Pigeon library closed

White Pigeon Township Library is closed indefinitely. Library director Perri Saunders said the measure went into effect Saturday. However, curbside service will be available to patrons during regular library hours, which are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Saunders suggested that patrons should call the library, at 483-7409, before they visit …

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Frost laws not imposed

St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey said the department is not imposing “frost laws” on county roads this year. He said forecasts the agency has followed show the need for frost laws and subsequent weight restrictions on local roads will not be necessary. In addition to St. Joseph County, Lindsey said Cass, Branch, Lenawee and most other counties …

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Sturgis City Hall closed to public

In response to unified efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019, Sturgis City Hall and other municipal buildings are closed to the public. The measure went into effect Monday afternoon. In addition to city hall, the Doyle Community Center and Sturges-Young Center for the Arts also are closed to the public until April 5. Furthermore, Sturgis officials said …

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Out and About – Week of March 16th

It has taken me several weeks, but here are the final five suggestions that a man should share with his son when it comes to advice: In all things lead by example, not explanation. Vulnerability is okay and isn’t anything to be ashamed about. It’s not a sign of weakness to speak up. It’s okay for a man to cry. …

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Burr Oak superintendent announces retirement

A pillar in St. Joseph County’s education circles has announced his plans to retire at the end of the school year. Terry Conklin, superintendent the past 26 years at Burr Oak Community Schools, earlier this week said he will step down at the end of May as head of the county’s smallest K-12 school district. The 72-year-old Conklin retired 10 …

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Vehicle stolen in Sturgis

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of a vehicle last weekend from a location in Sturgis Township. Deputies responded Saturday to Memory Lanes trailer park on U.S. 12 in regards to a stolen vehicle. The caller reported his 2009 Chevy Malibu was stolen sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The vehicle is silver and has …

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