Schoolcraft Police Chief Bryan Campbell has issued a media release regarding a missing person. Campbell said 38-year-old Kristy Ann Williams, also known as Kristy Bishop, has not been seen by friends or family members in the past month. Williams stands 5-foot-5 and weighs about 150 pounds. She has blond hair, blue eyes and was last seen at her residence in …
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Four people arrested following search warrant
Cass County sheriff’s officials have released more information related to a weekend incident during which a 34-year-old man barricaded himself in a Mason Township residence. Deputies said detectives executed a search warrant Sunday in the 21000 block of Channel Parkway and four subjects were detained inside the residence. Arrested were a 40-year-old man and three females, ages 30, 29 and …
Read More »House Republicans list legislative priorities
Republican members of the Michigan House have unveiled their Action Plan for the 2019-20 legislative term. Since 2011, House Republicans have publicly outlined their priorities to improve government accountability. House Republicans have vowed to focus over the next two years on: building Michigan’s future through improved infrastructure, including roads, public water systems and broadband; protecting constitutional rights and religious freedom; …
Read More »County commission nominates 3 to CMH board
Three people were nominated Tuesday to the St. Joseph County Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County Board. County commissioners agreed to appoint Sturgis-area residents Christel Schwartz and Jessica Vazquez, and Centreville resident and board chairman Dennis Allen to the CMH board. In other action Tuesday, commissioners approved a $5,000 budget amendment for repair of doors …
Read More »Ricky Surdick Sr., 63
Ricky Allen Surdick Sr, age 63, of Three Rivers, but current resident of White Pigeon, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Whittier, CA on March 17, 1955 the son of the late Leo and Shirley (Stigner) Surdick. Rick worked in Corrugated Box Factory for over 20 years. He also …
Read More »Colon Village Council president steps down
After just three months into his term, Carl Thornton has stepped down as president of the Colon Village Council. Thornton, who owns Five Star Pizza and other properties in downtown Colon, said he had a recent dispute with one of the village council members, but the crux of his decision comes from what he perceives as the board’s lack of …
Read More »Woman arrested on multiple charges after traffic stop
An Indiana woman was arrested for second-offense drunken driving last week after a citizen noticed her erratic driving pattern and notified authorities. State police said troopers were advised through central dispatch of the reckless driver at 7 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 12. The vehicle was stopped at the intersection of South Centerville Road in Sturgis. Troopers found that the 42-year-old …
Read More »Cass County standoff ends in suspect’s arrest
A pursuit that started in Elkhart County ended after a standoff at a residence in Cass County. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies assisted Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department deputies, who were in pursuit of a suspect with multiple felony warrants. The pursuit crossed into Cass County shortly before 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The vehicle was pursued to the Edwardsburg area, where the …
Read More »Centreville man died in crash
Icy roads and speed are believed to have contributed to a crash that left a 54-year-old Centreville man dead last week. Sheriff’s deputies were called shortly before 5:30 a.m. Thursday to an area on Lutz Road, south of Featherstone Road. Investigators said Willie Fuller was driving south on Lutz Road when he lost control of his Ford pickup. The truck …
Read More »Police investigation break-in in Mendon
State police are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident reported last week in Mendon. The situation occurred either Dec. 14 or 15 at Mendon Little League concession building in the 100 block of Kirby Road. Troopers were told nothing was taken but there was considerable damage done to the building and its interior, according to a department media release.
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