An Indiana woman suffered minor injuries after the car she was driving went off the road and crashed into a row of trees last week in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies responded shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday to an area along Harvey Street, near Walnut Street. Investigators found that Jamee Ketchem, 34, was driving east on …
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Police pursuit ends in arrests
Two LaGrange County residents were arrested after a pursuit that started in Indiana concluded in Burr Oak Township. Sheriff’s deputies were notified around 8 p.m. Sept. 26 that a vehicle was being pursued by Indiana authorities and heading into eastern St. Joseph County. The vehicle was located near the village of Burr Oak and it continued northbound on Burr Oak …
Read More »Items stolen in Mendon
A pressure washer and a bicycle were stolen recently from an area in Mendon Township. Sheriff’s deputes responded Sept. 21 to the 24000 block of Clark Road in response to a larceny incident. The Generac “One Wash” pressure washer is black in color. The Signature brand bicycle, meanwhile, is a 21-speed, gray and black in color.
Read More »Out and About – Week of October 7th
We all want to live a healthy and happy life. One way to succeed at this is to eat healthier meals. My doctor has told me many times that I can eat whatever I want, but to do so in moderation. As we age, watching our diet is very important. No one enjoys getting sick, so here are some suggestions …
Read More »Community Health Agency urges getting flu shots
The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is encouraging all tri-county residents to protect themselves by getting flu shots as soon as possible. Rebecca Burns, health officer for the Coldwater-based agency, said the early availability of the vaccine makes it easy to protect people and their family members through the 2019-20 flu season. Yvonne Atwood, director of personal health and disease …
Read More »Man arrested for retail fraud
An Indiana resident was arrested earlier this week following a retail fraud incident at the Sturgis Meijer. Officers were called Monday to the South Centerville Road business for a retail fraud in progress. Officers made contact with the suspect outside the store and upon further investigation, the 28-year-old man from Angola was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession …
Read More »K-Wings finalize training camp roster
A total of 31 players have taken to the ice at Wings Event Center this past week as the Kalamazoo Wings started training camp. The roster consists of 18 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goaltenders. Eleven of the players were on last year’s squad while two of the players have played for the K-Wings previously. One of those returning …
Read More »Cain and Abel
We are brothers. We were found together. I am Abel, I am the brown and black one. Cain is black with a little white on his chest. We play nice with other dogs our size. We are house broke and the ladies here say we are “sweet”. We will need our neuter surgery after adoption. My docket number is 46770 …
Read More »Three Rivers Schools to get new electric buses
Two of Michigan’s first environmentally-friendly electric school buses will be added to Three Rivers Community Schools’ fleet later this fall. The buses will use charging infrastructure developed in partnership with Indiana Michigan Power. Toby Thomas, president and CEO of I& M, said the company commends the school district, Superintendent Ron Moag and his leadership team for taking the initiative to …
Read More »Several items stolen from Three Rivers business
Several items were stolen from a Three Rivers business earlier this week. Sheriff’s deputies were called Monday to Grand Rental Station on U.S. 131 in response to a larceny incident. Stolen items include a two-inch pump and two power washers.
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