A traffic stop last week by the Sturgis Department of Public Safety led to the drug-related arrest of a Mendon woman. Officers initiated a traffic stop shortly before 7 p.m. Friday in the 1700 block of South Centerville Road. K-9 Officer Odin was summoned to the scene and reacted to the odor of narcotics. A search of the vehicle uncovered …

A Branch County man has been sentenced in a case related to an incident dating to January 2020. Jeffery Elliot, 34, was sentenced in Branch County Circuit Court to serve at least 14 months after he plead guilty to assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. In exchange for the plea, the Branch County Prosecutor’s Office agreed to dismiss charges …

Here’s a reminder that the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 2023 “Treasures of St. Joseph County” event next week. This year’s attraction is a fundraiser to help with renovation of the Langley Covered Bridge. It will take place 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at Covered Bridge Farm Park. Tickets are $60 per person and include …

Glen Oaks Community College has seen an enrollment increase of nearly 15 percent compared to a year ago, as the fall 2023 semester gets underway. In addition, the Centreville-area college has seen an 18.4 percent increase in credit hours compared to a year ago. College officials said 115 students are enrolled as part of the Michigan Reconnect program, which represents …

Undersheriff Jason Bingaman has announced the addition of Larry Humphreys as chaplain to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. After training for the position, Humphreys has volunteered his time to work with the public during any crisis that may arise, as well as assisting deputies during traumatic events. Bingaman said Humphreys is an asset to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s …

A 40-year-old Cass County man was arrested on charges related to animal cruelty, according to sheriff’s department officials. Robert Archer II faces five misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty following his arrest over the summer at his residence in Howard Township. Investigators were called in June to Archer’s residence, in the 2000 block of Lilac Avenue, after a neighbor reported her …

Five Mendon High School graduates were inducted into the district’s Hall of Fame during an annual all-class reunion over the weekend. Joseph Taylor, class of 1998; Gary Huff, ‘53; Keith Campbell, ’72; Monica Wagner, ’95; and Nathan Bombrys, ’93, were honored during Saturday’s program at the high school. The event drew more than 60 people. Reunion organizer and alumni association …

The water level in the Sturgis Dam reservoir starts its drawdown today as part of repairs to the Langley Covered Bridge. The city of Sturgis will oversee the drawdown of the reservoir area upstream of their dam and hydroelectric plant on the St. Joseph River near Centreville. The drawdown is expected to impact the river by lowering water levels in …

Burr Oak-based Carter Associates has received a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Awarded as part of the Michigan Business Development Program, the grant will support a project expected to generate $3 million in capital investment and create 20 new jobs. Carter’s three Michigan locations now employ 18 people to manufacture reusable, green packaging products, including shipping totes, …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred over the weekend in Constantine Township. Investigators responded Saturday to a residence in the 63000 block of Brick Chapel Road. Authorities said suspects stole numerous construction tools and building material from the residence. Neighbors said it appears the suspects were in an older-model Chevy Blazer or GMC Jimmy.