An undisclosed amount of cocaine and more than $700 in cash was seized during a traffic stop last week in Cass County. An officer from the Ontwa Township Edwardsburg Police Department pulled over a motorist shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday for a speeding violation. Chief Tim Kozal said a 20-year-old resident of South Bend was arrested for no license and possession of cocaine. …
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First case of West Nile in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus reported in the state for 2016. The person is an older adult and resides in Livingston County. The Branch-Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency is encouraging residents to take simple precautions that can help prevent mosquito bites. Precautions include practicing the three R’s: Remove standing …
Read More »State investigates adult foster care
Operations at a Three Rivers-based adult foster-care residence are in limbo as a result of a state investigation. According to the Kalamazoo Gazette, the license of operator Shoheli Talukder could be revoked by the Michigan Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Bureau of Community and Health Systems. The agencies last week issued an order of summary suspension and notice …
Read More »Two injured in Fabius crash
Two Illinois residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident earlier this week in Fabius Township. State police said troopers were called shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday to the intersection of Hoffman and Lucas roads. Investigators said a 21-year-old woman from Brookfield was driving north on Lucas Road when she disobeyed a stop sign. Her vehicle struck a car heading east …
Read More »White Pigeon honors magician
A big name in the world of magic and illusion will be honored in the community where he lived the final 28 years of his life. White Pigeon village officials, fellow magicians and members of the Hank Moorehouse family will gather this weekend for the ceremony during which a portion of the street on which he lived will be ceremoniously …
Read More »Police arrest man for drunken driving
Three Rivers Police this week arrested a man for third-offense drunken driving. According to a department media release, the 61-year-old suspect was stopped Tuesday on West Michigan Avenue after he was observed by an officer who knew the man’s driver’s license was revoked. The officer discovered the man to be under the influence. The suspect, whose identity was not stated …
Read More »Local couple plans fundraiser for vet
A Wisconsin veteran and his wife will benefit in part from a fundraiser taking place Saturday in Park Township. Peggy and Lee Fassett will stage their seventh annual “Homes for our Troops,” a benevolent program that provides handicap-accessible homes for U.S. veterans injured in combat. All proceeds raised from donations offered at Saturday’s pig roast will aid Russell Dennison, who …
Read More »DASAS plans annual fundraiser event
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services will host its fifth annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event Saturday. The walk is a means to raise funds and show support of sexual-assault and domestic-violence survivors. Event organizers encourage the public toattend the family-friendly event, which will include a 5K, Walk a Mile, and Dog Walk. The Walk a Mile in Her …
Read More »Commissioners approve budget amendments
St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments Tuesday to pay for enhanced courthouse security and other improvements. About two-thirds of the $300,000 in amendments will cover expenses related to heightened security through the end of the year. County finance director Joni Smith said the $204,000 cost reflects five-twelfths of the annual cost to implement a variety of security …
Read More »Dive team searches for possible jumpers
Sheriff’s department dive/rescue members last week conducted a search in Nottawa Township following a report of two girls who may have jumped from a bridge on Findley Road and failed to resurface. The department was notified around 8:30 p.m. Sunday that a witness was mowing his yard nearby and noticed the two girls climb onto the bridge. The witness looked …
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