Cass County authorities were unsuccessful in saving a man from drowning last weekend at a lake in Mason Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday in regards to a man who fell off a kayak and into Juno Lake. Investigators found that the man was fishing when he fell from the watercraft and was …
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Vicksburg Schools to purchase digital sign
Vicksburg Community Schools Superintendent Keevin O’Neill said the Vicksburg Foundation has partnered with the district to purchase a digital sign to be placed along South Kalamazoo Avenue outside its administrative building. O’Neill said the need for such a communication has long been a part of his “want list” for the district. He said Kalamazoo Avenue is a heavily traveled route …
Read More »White Pigeon hires new principal
White Pigeon Community Schools has hired a new principal for its junior/senior high. During Tuesday’s board of education meeting, district officials offered a contract to Damien Loveless. The 29-year-old Olivet native has spent the past six years as a math teacher at Bronson Middle School. He has served as Bronson High School varsity boys basketball coach the past seven seasons. …
Read More »Sen Peters pushing for stock trading bill
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters is continuing to push for support of a bill banning members of Congress, the president and vice-president from trading stocks. It also prohibits Congress member spouses and dependents from holding, buying or selling stocks. Peters, who is a co-sponsor of the bill, will consider the ETHICS Act with bipartisan changes at a business meeting overseen today …
Read More »Multiple injuries in Howe crash
A Sturgis woman was injured during a two-vehicle crash last week near Howe, Ind., in LaGrange County. Sheriff’s deputies responded shortly after 11 a.m. Friday to County Road 100 East and State Road 120. Investigators said 30-year-old Renessa Coup, of Sturgis, was driving south on County Road 100 East. She stopped at the intersection but then proceeded and into the …
Read More »Branch County man heads to court facing multiple charges
The case of a Branch County man facing drug-related and other charges is headed to Branch County Circuit Court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Anthony Cuyler, 46, faces charges of delivery of methamphetamine to a minor and possession of methamphetamine. Cuyler is also charged with three counts of first-degree criminal-sexual conduct. In addition, Cuyler is charged with possession of …
Read More »Michigan’s June unemployment rate up
The adjusted unemployment rate in Michigan increased in June from the previous month. Data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget shows the state’s unemployment rate rose from 3.9 percent in May to 4.1 percent in June. Employment lowered by 9,000 over the month, while unemployment rose by 8,000, according to the agency. Slight increases were reported …
Read More »Sturgis schools hires new assistant superintendent
Sturgis Public Schools has approved the hiring of a new assistant superintendent. Britt Gross was one of three finalists from a pool of 12 applicants. She replaces Nicole Gittinger, who retired last month. Britt has a Bachelor’s degree in English and American literature and language from Eastern Michigan University, and a Master’s degree in education for administration and supervision, adult …
Read More »US 131 construction project update
Michigan Department of Transportation’s Chris Jacobs has issued an update regarding the second phase of U.S. 131 construction. The project, which started April 15, is concentrated to an area that includes the village of Schoolcraft and an area north to Shaver Road. According to Jacobs, completed work includes road built to grade from Lyons Road to the railroad crossing; storm …
Read More »Disaster relief available for May tornado
Undersheriff Jason Bingaman and Emergency Manager Erin Goff said resources are available from the May tornado that impacted St. Joseph County. The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a disaster declaration related to the incident. The declaration is separate from any other declaration and is specific to Kalamazoo County, with residents of St. Joseph County also eligible to apply. SBA resources …
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