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DAR works on cemetery restoration

A workday was held last month at Old Centreville Cemetery, the first in a series organized by the Amos Sturgis Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, as they attempt to restore the plot of land. An active cemetery from 1833 through 1971, the area was designated a Michigan State Historic Site. It is located at the corner of Dean …

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Gary Lamb, 67

Gary Blake Lamb, age 67, died on Thursday, November 7, 2019 In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted and memorial services are pending at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

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Out and About – Week of November 11th

Here are four more suggestions that might make that international trip more enjoyable: Adjust your schedule of prescription medicine to account for differing time zones. Why not carry an extra watch and keep it set to “home time”? That way your medicine can be taken on time. If you’re diabetic and take insulin, carry a prescription for your syringes. Many …

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Investigation leads to shut down of drug sale operation

Investigators from Southwest Enforcement Team conducted a search warrant Tuesday to shut down an illegal sale of marijuana. SWET had received information from Sturgis Police Department and residents, and were at Lonespruce on Fawn River Road in regard to marijuana being sold without a license. The investigation, which has run for nearly three months, found that marijuana was being sold …

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Generator stolen in Fabius Township

Sheriff’s deputies recently responded to a larceny incident in Fabius Township. Investigators were called around 4 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a larceny in the 11000 block of Coon Hollow Road. A Generac generator and four solid-wood overhead doors were taken, according to authorities.

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Local teams continue playoff action

Two high school football teams from St. Joseph County will try to remain in the postseason, with tough contests on tap this weekend. Constantine, which has an 8-and-2 record following a playoff win last week over Niles Brandywine, will face off against Hillsdale. The Hornets are 10-and-0 and topped Jonesville in playoff action last week, 48-22. The Division 6 teams …

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Tito

I get along with dogs, cats and catnip.  My name is “Tito” which is Italian for giant.  I am not going to be a giant.  I am about three years old.  I love to talk in a lovely bird chirp and snuggle.  I will need my neuter surgery.  My docket number is 46903 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control …

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Two arrested following high-speed chase

Two Edwardsburg residents were arrested last week following a high-speed pursuit in St. Joseph County. Sheriff Brad Balk said deputies on patrol at 7:45 p.m. Friday attempted to stop a vehicle for an equipment violation on U.S. 131 in Park Township. The vehicle failed to yield and continued at a speed in excess of 100 miles per hour into Fabius …

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Investigation continues in theft cases

Sheriff’s deputies are appealing to the public for help locating the person responsible for a series of larceny-from-vehicle incidents in Constantine Township. According to a department media release, there have been six incidents in the Purgatory State Game Area since Oct. 1. Witnesses report a heavyset, bearded male who stands about six feet tall and weighs approximately 250 pounds might …

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TRAM seeks computer donations

Three Rivers Area Mentoring is in need of one or two gently used laptops, iPads or desktop computers. TRAM officials said ideal systems would operate on Windows 10 or newer. No additional software is necessary other than a reliable operating system. The goal is to provide students in its after-school program with tools needed to help them complete homework assignments. …

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