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A St. Joseph County native saw his proverbial 15 minutes of fame come to an end Wednesday after bowing out on an episode of the TV game show, Jeopardy. Tyler Griffith, a 2009 Sturgis High School graduate, won Tuesday’s episode, albeit with a total accumulation of just $799. On Wednesday, he returned in search of a second consecutive victory but …

Cassopolis Police Chief Todd McMichael has issued a warning about a suspect considered a threat to society after stealing a squad car Wednesday. The suspect was in the process of being arrested around 1 p.m. at an undisclosed location in the city. He managed to not only avoid arrest, but entered a marked patrol car and flee the scene. The …

Here’s a reminder that Centreville Public Schools is hosting a countywide, summer-feeding program starting in less than two weeks. Marilyn Rosewarne, director of dining services, said the program is open to children 18 years of age and younger, as well as anyone 26 or younger enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Recipients must be St. …

The village of Colon has announced details related to it 2025 farmers market. It takes place 7 to 11 a.m. Saturdays starting June 7 and ending Oct. 25 at Colon Community Park. Fee for vendors is $10 for up to two picnic tables. More information is available from Kristie Boals at 386-0675.

Cass County is poised to hire a new county administrator. County officials said the board of commissioners conducted a special meeting last week and agreed to offer a contract to Patrick Jordan. Jordan, who most recently served as administrator of Ionia County, would replace Matthew Newton, who resigned late last year. The county’s highest-ranking, non-elected position has been filled on …

A unique store that offers incentives to expectant mothers and parents to encourage responsibility and improve self-esteem is opening in Three Rivers next week. B.A.B.E. focuses on parents and parents-to-be, offering coupons for keeping prenatal appointments, attending parenting classes, and other activities that improve child development and family health. Doctors, clinics and other social-service agencies distribute B.A.B.E. coupons, which can …

The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo is seeking volunteers to help with its annual donut-eating contest. The 2025 event starts at 5 p.m. Friday. Event organizers said a number of volunteers are needed to help with this annual fundraiser. A family-friendly, high-energy, community event, the competition features live music, games, giveaways and Sweetwater’s donuts. All proceeds go directly to the agency’s food …

Vicksburg residents are going to see improved streets starting this summer. In advance of the village’s 2025-26 fiscal year – which starts July 1 – council members have started to review and approve expenditures within the upcoming budget. The budget itself is expected to be passed June 30. During their May 19 meeting, council members were provided details about impending …

A Clare County man was convicted last week in Centreville for sexually assaulting a relative two decades ago. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said 69-year-old Geral Whitney was found guilty by a jury for one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The trial concluded earlier this month. Authorities said the Harrison resident …

A proposal to consider divesting a trio of county-owned parks appears to be at a standstill. In response to the proposed plan – pitched last month by commissioner Christina Yunker – a standing-room-only crowd attended last week’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting. By a wide margin, those present appeared to oppose Yunker’s pitch. More than two dozen people …