State Rep. Steve Carra will face a challenge from two candidates in the August primary for the 36th House District seat. With the filing deadline passing last week, Carra is seeking a third and final two-year term. Carra lists a Three Rivers apartment as his primary address. Meanwhile, Burr Oak Township resident Michael Malmborg and Sturgis’ Frank Perez have filed …

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters recently issued a media release centering on the United States Postal Service. He called the agency “absolutely critical” to the country and noted there are serious consequences if the service is disrupted. Peters said USPS is making significant changes to its processing and distribution network in several locations, including Michigan. He said the Upper Peninsula is …

St. Joseph County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lindsay Oswald has opted to not seek re-election to a third, four-year term. Oswald, 44, said she withdrew her candidacy Thursday, leaving Mendon Township’s Gina Everson as the only Republican candidate for the position in the Aug. 7 primary election. Oswald succeeded 45-year county employee Pattie Bender as county clerk in June 2015. In …

Sturgis Mayor Frank Perez announced this week he is running for state representative. At the end of Wednesday’s meeting, Perez said he is running for state representative in the 36th District, which covers all of St. Joseph County and a portion of Cass County. The incumbent is Steve Carra. Perez said his decision to run has been part of an …

They dropped a bunch of treats in with these balls!   I hope I can find them.  I am “Pumpkin”.   I think I am a Belgian Malinois, about a year old, female.  I am housetrained and I get along with other dogs.  I am a bit skittish with some people until I get to know them.  My hobbies are playing outside and using my squeaky toys!  …

Six county positions will feature contested races this summer, as the deadline to file for the August primary election was Tuesday. What might be considered the most high-profile race features five candidates seeking to replace Mark Lillywhite as sheriff. The roster of Republican candidates features Dennis Allen, Jason Bingaman, Joseph Bingaman, Chad Spence and Gordon Evilsizor. Three people are vying …

Troopers from the Marshall State Police Post are looking for the owner of a military surplus portable generator. The item was found April 15 near the intersection of Fremont and Central roads in Branch County. The item can be claimed by contacting state police at 269-558-0500.

A Porter Township man recently won a $1 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. Cain Bice, a resident of Union in Cass County, matched numbers of the five white balls drawn April 6. Bice said he purchased his ticket online through MichiganLottery.com. Bice said he purchased more Powerball tickets than usual, as its top prize for that drawing was …

Centreville High School varsity football coach Jerry Schultz is moving on after accepting the same post at Mattawan High School. During his four-year run as Centreville’s varsity coach, Schultz amassed a record of 29-12, including a Division 8 state title in 2020. Centreville High School’s 250 students is a fraction of the 1,100 attending Mattawan High School, a Division 2 …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department has recognized five of its staff members as “Employees of the Year” recipients for 2023. Cpt. T.J. Baker said three road patrol deputies – Jeff Bingaman, Travis Miller and Zach Radtke – were involved in a case that warranted their consideration for the award. Baker declined to provide details about the case but noted the …