September’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County was eight-tenths of a percent lower than the previous month. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed the county’s 3.7 percent September’s unemployment rate marked a decrease from August’s 4.5 percent. St. Joseph County was below the state’s unemployment average, which was 4.1 percent in August. …

State police troopers are investigating a larceny incident that occurred last month in Lockport Township. Investigators were called to the 57000 block of Mitchell Road, where an 8-foot pole saw, a Husky 24-inch snow blower and a Stihl weed cutter were stolen. The victim told authorities the items were likely taken during early-morning hours Sept. 21, as the homeowner reported …

Members of the White Pigeon school board last week presented Brett Cropsey of Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial with a certificate of appreciation for his $7,000 donation toward a new scoreboard at Everett F. Gray Stadium. In September, the board approved the purchase of the scoreboard at a total cost of more than $12,800. The current 20-year-old scoreboard will be replaced …

I’ve never considered myself “cool”. In high school, I thought of myself as being pretty much of a nerd. I wasn’t one of the popular classmates, although I did have a lot of friends. Being cool meant different things to different people. The same can be said today. Here are nine ways to be cool, and you can’t go wrong …

It seems fitting that Kalamazoo Wings forward Justin Taylor, who was honored with a pre-game ceremony marking his milestone of becoming the K-Wings all-time franchise leader in games played with 496, scored the game-winning goal in overtime on Saturday night in game 497 against the Tulsa Oilers. Taylor, who is also marking his 10th year with the K-Wings, said he …

Authorities have released the name of a Three Rivers man arrested late Tuesday following a stabbing in Park Township. The suspect in the stabbing, Akinyele Bell Jr., 23, left the scene prior to deputies’ arrival. He was found at a nearby property and tried to flee once again, authorities said, but was later arrested without incident. The incident occurred in …

Jerome Curtis Bryant transitioned his life while surrounded in love on October 16th Centreville, at the age of 61. Jerome is survived by his wife, Canary; children, Caressa (Matthew) and Jermaine (Jennifer); siblings, Yvonne, Yvette, Yolonda, and Yonee. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Jerome was born on May 17, 1958 in Kalamazoo, to Joseph and …

A Park Township man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly assaulting a family member. Sheriff’s deputies were called shortly after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 53000 block of North Fisher Lake Road in response to a report of assault between family members. Deputies found that a 21-year-old woman sustained a knife wound to the neck. The wound, however, was …

Schoolcraft Village Manager Cheri Lutz said the community is looking for a new chief of police. Lutz, in a media release issued Wednesday, said Bryan Campbell has given notice that he will be retiring later this year. His last day of work will be Dec. 20. Campbell was appointed chief in August of 2005. Prospective candidates for the position must …

Nominations are being accepted for the 2019-20 John E. Oster Award for outstanding teaching and community service by a Sturgis Public Schools teacher. The award is in honor of the late John E. Oster, a Sturgis attorney who placed high value on both education and community service. This will be the 39th award. It has been given annually since the …