St Joseph County

Organizers behind a local benefit to aid a wounded solider and his family are hoping for a bit more generosity from the public. Peggy and Jim Fassett last weekend staged for the seventh consecutive year a fundraiser to aid the organization “Homes for our Troops.” Specifically, the $9,600 raised Saturday will be earmarked to assist Wisconsin resident Russell Dennison, his …

A stretch of East Murray Avenue in the village of White Pigeon was dedicated last weekend to honor a prominent citizen of the community. The ceremonial gesture calls for the street to also be known as Hank Moorehouse Avenue. A well-known figure in the world of magic and illusion, Moorehouse passed away in 2011 while performing in China. His four …

Charges have been filed against a 24-year-old Edwardsburg man in connection with last month’s robbery of the Dollar General in White Pigeon. St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough has issued an armed robbery warrant for Steven Wheeler Johnson. White Pigeon Police received information that Johnson was allegedly involved in the July 16 robbery and their investigation led to the issuance …

Glen Oaks Community College is looking for alumni and friends interested in helping to establish an “Alumni and Friends Association.” Pam Hughes, director of Glen Oaks Community College Foundation, said it is looking to get people together who share appreciation for the college as a common bond. She explained that the idea is for the group to gather for local …

Three Rivers police are investigating a property-damage/hit-and-run incident that occurred over the weekend. According to a department media release, officers were called shortly before midnight Friday to the intersection of East Hoffman and Wood streets, where a vehicle failed to negotiate a turn and went off the roadway. A resident reported hearing tires squeal and seeing a car traveling at …

Michigan State Police troopers were dispatched over the weekend to a house in Constantine Township regarding a breaking-and-entering incident. The residence is in the 64000 block of Shaffer Road, where a variety of items including power tools were taken. Troopers said the incident occurred between Wednesday and Sunday. They responded to the location at 1 p.m. Sunday.

St. Joseph County residents have an opportunity to recycle televisions and computer monitors at no cost. The offer, however, is available only through September. Pat Kulikowski, secretary of the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Committee, said Advanced Technology Recycling of Grand Rapids secured a contract that allows for recycling of the items free of charge. She said the limited-time, drop-off …

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 …

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 …

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 …