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Cash, jewelry, a camera and tools were stolen from a garage between July 4 and 14 in Sturgis Township, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. A department media release indicated the rear window of a garage in the 67000 block of M-66 was compromised, allowing access to the site. Also, the victim reported a number of items belonging …

Riverside Health Clinic was the recipient of a $10,000 grant Tuesday. Officials from the Three Rivers-based clinic said patients who require chronic-disease management for ailments such as diabetes, asthma and hypertension, will benefit the most from the gift presented by the Monsanto Fund. Cindy Kujacznski, executive director of the Riverside Health Clinic, said the majority of the donation will go …

A barn was destroyed by fire Monday in Sherman Township. According to the Tri-Township Fire Department, the blaze in the 62000 block of Nottawa Road was caused by sparks from welding activity around 8 p.m. Four other departments and LifeCare ambulance responded. There were no injuries reported.

Members of the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging have agreed to urge the county’s board of commissioners to move forward with plans for a proposed senior center in Sturgis. During their meeting last week, COA board members discussed the proposed Sturgis location and agreed it is needed as a replacement for the current facility on North Jefferson Street. County …

The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a traffic advisory for motorists in Cass County. The agency said single-lane closures on M-40 between M-60 and U.S. 12 will be under flag control for a repaving project. MDOT says the undertaking will be completed at the end of September.

White Pigeon Police Chief Lynn Baker has signed a contract with the village to continue his services with the municipality. The contract includes a privacy clause, which essentially limits details regarding terms of Baker’s employment. Police chief in White Pigeon since 1995, Baker previously worked under a handshake agreement, but village officials agreed a formal contract should be in place …

State police investigators are continuing to look into a report of a large, blast sound heard around noon Monday in Flowerfield Township. According to a department media release, Enbridge oil workers in the area of Flatbush and Mt. Zion roads heard the sound coming from a nearby wooded area. The workers told investigators they were unsure if it was a …

The St. Joseph County Horseman’s Association has announced it is moving Saturday’s 4-H Program Pleasure Fundraiser and Gymkhana Fundraiser shows to the county fairgrounds. Council board member Sherri Rivers said the association is grateful for the cooperation of fair manager Bill Johnson and the fair’s board members for accommodating on such short notice. Rivers said food will be available and …

Investigators from the Michigan State Police are looking into a residential burglary last week in White Pigeon Township. According to a department media release, a residence in the 20000 block of Fawn River Road was broken-in to during the daytime Thursday, and a television, computer, gaming system and two firearms were stolen. The victim told police the incident occurred between …

Three Rivers Health has announced the employment of Jon Withers as program director of the facility’s inpatient rehab. CEO William Russell said Withers brings to the job a strong degree of experience in the areas of cardiac units, home health care, inpatient physical rehab and ambulatory care. A Three Rives native, Withers graduated from Spring Arbor University with a degree …