St Joseph County

A 31-year-old Sturgis man was arrested on drug-related offenses following an investigation by the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit. According to a sheriff’s department media release, SCAN narcotics investigators executed a search warrant Thursday at a residence in the 66000 block of Myers Landing Road in Sherman Township. Investigators found marijuana, methamphetamine and items used to manufacture meth.

The court date for a former priest at parishes in Colon and Bronson has been moved to later this month. A pre-trial conference for Richard Fritz was originally slated to take place Tuesday but has been rescheduled to June 13. If a preliminary hearing is necessary, it would occur June 20, according to the St. Joseph County District Court. Fritz …

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation marks its 55th anniversary this year and is hosting a “Match Day’ to multiply the gifts to endowed funds by donors on June 6. The foundation will match contributions to endowed funds on a dollar-to-dollar basis up to $5,000 per fund, and contributions to non-endowed funds at 50-cents on the dollar up to $2,500 per …

An 82-year-old Mendon Township man was the victim of a home invasion and armed robbery over the weekend. State police said the incident occurred at 7 p.m. Sunday in the 23000 block of Michigan Avenue, where two men asked the victim if they could use his telephone. The man declined and closed the door. The suspects managed to force their …

Six area lakes will be the focus of the 2017 “Discover the Treasures of St. Joseph County” event. Sponsored by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s Treasures is a lake-and-home tour that will center on Clear, Corey, Long and Pleasant lakes in Fabius Township, Fishers Lake in Park Township, and Lake Templene in Nottawa and Sherman townships. …

Sheriff’s department deputies are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident at a Lockport Township business. According to a department media release, the offense occurred between Tuesday and Friday last week in the 16000 block of Lovers Lane. Access was gained through forced entry and once inside, the suspects rummaged through cabinets and desk drawers, according to authorities.

A 42-year-old Constantine man was injured after being thrown from his moped over the weekend in Constantine Township. According to a sheriff’s department media release, the man was driving east on Stears Road around 9:30 p.m. Saturday when he attempted to turn around in the roadway and was unable to apply the brake. The moped overturned and the man was …

The Exchange Club of Sturgis held its 33rd annual youth awards program earlier this month at Sturges-Young Auditorium. Among those honored was Sturgis High School senior Sara Trine, who was named Exchange Club’s “Student of the Year.” She read from an essay she wrote about the topic of community service. Exchange Club of Sturgis also presented the 2017 Young Citizenship …

Two vehicles, a pair of trailers and a snowmobile were stolen over the weekend from Florence Township. State police said the incidents occurred between 8 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday in the 65000 block of Engle Road. Two pickups, a 2006 Ford extended cab and a 2006 Ford single cab; a 1996 Classic enclosed trailer full of construction tools …

Rouch Off-Road, north of Sturgis in Sherman Township, has officially opened. About 300 vehicles were driven to the 90-acre property during the park’s grand opening earlier this month to take on challenges created by co-owners Ben and Jamey Rouch. The obstacles, created with excavation equipment, include a rock wall, water holes, sharp curves, steep hills and easier hills throughout the …