Two men were arrested following a home-invasion incident last week in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday in response to an armed robbery and home invasion in the 63000 block of Day Lake Road. The 24-year-old female victim told authorities she was home alone, and three or four men entered the …

St. Joseph County Road Commission Managing Director John Lindsey has issued a reminder that political signs must be placed outside of the road right-of-way. Lindsey broached the subject at last week’s road commission meeting after commissioner Vince Mifsud asked about the rules. Mifsud said someone notified him about a political sign placed underneath a stop sign, and that the driver …

I have found that there is more advice fathers should share with their sons than I have room for in just one column, so here are five suggestions. The final five will be listed next week. Never turn down a breath mint. Give credit. Take the blame. Stand up to bullies. Protect those that are bullied. Take time to snuggle …

Stephan John Roll, age 65 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Memorial donations may be directed to Wright Way Rescue, 5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com.

St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle from a location in Sherman Township. Deputies were advised the incident took place around 4 a.m. Jan. 28 in the 23000 block of Mintdale Road. The vehicle is a black, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta with tinted windows, black rims and a broken fuel-cap door. The vehicle is possibly …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is providing local contacts available to anyone with questions about Coronavirus. Agency director Rebecca Burns said in addition to her availability, other contacts related to the matter are Aimmee Mullendore, St. Joseph County Clinic Supervisor, who can be reached at 269-858-1010, and Kali Nichols, director of personal health and disease prevention. Her phone number …

The St. Joseph County United Way has announced details of an upcoming fundraiser. The second annual Yards, Barns and Brews Fest will take place May 1 and 2 at the St. Joseph County Grange Fairgrounds. Executive director Kelly Hostetler said the two-day event will include a pancake breakfast, vendor booths, arts and crafts, garage sales and antiques, 4-H Youth Council …

Michael F. Vosters, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Michael was born on March 3, 1946 in Kalamazoo, a son of Cyril and Waneta (Olinger) Vosters. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the United States Navy. Michael worked for GM Fisher Body …

I am well mannered, friendly, and housetrained.  What more can you ask for!  They call me “Lovo”.  My age is six months, and I am a male mix.  I am medium size. My docket number is 47449, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 …

Firefighters from three departments responded Wednesday to a chimney fire that spread to the attic of a home in Constantine Township. The incident occurred shortly before noon in the 60000 block of Shaffer Road. Mike Haydon, Constantine fire chief, said the blaze was quickly contained and no one was hurt. Fabius-Park Township and Three Rivers City fire departments assisted at …