A Cass County man won a significant windfall thanks to the Powerball lottery game. Marcellus resident Tori Simpson, 55, recently visited lottery headquarters in Lansing to claim his share of a $1 million prize. Simpson’s ticket matched all five white balls selected in the March 16 drawing. Simpson said he purchased the ticket through the Michigan Lottery’s online app. The …

St. Joseph County Conservation District officials have announced details related to the 2024 River Cleanup series. This marks the 14th season of the agency-sponsored event. The four cleanups are: June 22 – Swan Creek. Specific location to be announced. July 19 – Prairie River, from Hoshel Road in Lockport Township to Sauganash Country Club. This event is on a Friday. …

Sturgis Public Schools has reached its funding goal to purchase a video scoreboard. Superintendent Art Ebert announced the news March 21. While the district is paying for upfront costs of the board through its public-improvement fund, revenue from sponsorships will more than pay for the project over the course of a decade, Ebert said. He said the payback period could …

Due to strong interest in a previously scheduled class, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is providing another refresher training on concealed-pistol carry laws. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman will host the training, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 17 at the Sheriff’s Training Center, 602 E. Main St., in Centreville. The training will focus on review of laws pertaining to concealed carry, including …

If I act like a bunny and put these eggs around, will someone adopt me?  I like kids, other dogs and cats.  My name is “Bandit.”  I am a lab/retriever mix.  I love playing outside and I am content relaxing in my kennel.  I am leash and crate trained.  I love my squeaky toys!  My Docket number is 48-24, at …

A longtime county employee has announced his candidacy for St. Joseph County Probate Court judge. Kevin Kane, 46, is a Centreville native who lives in Nottawa. Kane said he has a deep-rooted connection to the community and a commitment to fairness, integrity and compassion. The Centreville High School graduate said he brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the …

The St. Joseph County Conservation District is now taking orders for its annual spring seedling tree sale. New this year is a native plant sale. Agency director Carolyn Grace said the order deadline is April 26. Pick up, meanwhile, is May 3 and 4 at the county fairgrounds. Conifer varieties include Fraser and Douglas fir; Meyer, Norway and blue spruce; …

St. Joseph County Intermediate School District’s Clue Me In competitions were held last week at its Centreville-area office. The annual contest drew nine fourth- and sixth-grade classes, and 10 fifth-grade classes. The nine-round competition yielded different first-place winners from each age category. Fourth grade winners were from Mendon Elementary, followed by Constantine and Colon. Fifth-grade squads were led by Constantine. …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department officials are appealing to the public for help with a case involving a person who broke into a home and sexually assaulted two female residents last week. According to an agency media release, deputies responded Wednesday to Sweet Lake Mobile Home Park in Fawn River Township in response to a report of a home invasion. …

White Pigeon Zoning Administrator Doug Kuhlman said future plans regarding the now-vacant property in the 100 block of East Chicago Road will be determined by the village. Kuhlman issued a media release Monday detailing the demolition of the building that housed the former Tasty Nut Shop. For now, Kuhlman said, debris will continue to be removed, the area will be …