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Two suspects are being sought following a retail theft incident last weekend in Sturgis. Michigan State Police troopers said a man and a woman on Saturday entered Dunham’s on South Centerville Road. They collected a number of clothing items totaling about $300 and left the store without paying for the merchandise. Investigators are relying on in-store security cameras to help …

A Coldwater man, suspected of being homeless, faces a number of charges following an incident in downtown Coldwater earlier this week. Police were called around 11 p.m. Tuesday to the area of East Chicago Street and Clay Street in response to a man standing in the roadway. Officers noticed the 38-year-old man appeared agitated and had fresh blood on his …

Plans to develop a pickleball court at Colon Community Park remain on track, though a bit of help is needed to support the entire project. Village officials said Branch County Community Foundation last year awarded a $7,000 grant in support of the development. Specifically, it is designed to be a pickleball and half-court basketball court. Municipal leaders indicated community interest …

Beacon Health Three Rivers has reached out to its patients regarding a data breach. The hospital issued a notice earlier this week to potentially affected patients. According to the letter, the company CPS Solutions – which oversees pharmacy operations – provided notice of a cybersecurity incident dating to early December. According to a letter sent to patients possibly affected by …

Three Rivers municipal officials and members of the city’s Downtown Development Authority took part in a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning. The fanfare marks the beginning of construction of the Three Rivers Outdoor Amphitheater. The amphitheater is possible thanks to a Community Development Block Grant under the Public Spaces Initiative. The $1.9 million grant helps fund construction of the amphitheater, to …

Two people were arrested earlier this week on charges related to possession of stolen firearms. Cass County Sheriff’s Department officials said deputies conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle around 3 p.m. Monday on School Street in Cassopolis. According to authorities, detectives had information that the subjects inside the vehicle were in possession of stolen firearms. Deputies arrested 18-year-old Jacob …

Three Rivers Community Schools has announced the retirement of boys varsity basketball head coach Brian Burg. Between the boys teams and the girls squads, and middle school, junior varsity and varsity, Burg led Wildcats hoops for 22 seasons. As varsity boys coach the past 11 seasons, Burg’s teams won three District championships. In addition, he was twice named Wolverine Conference …

A 33-year-old Gary, Ind., man was sentenced to prison last week for his role in a shooting death in Sturgis. St. Joseph County Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman on Friday sentenced Cameron Hope to up to 15 years in prison for the December 2022 shooting death of Jeremy Lampaert. Hope pleaded guilty in August 2024 to manslaughter and felon in possession of …

A pre-hearing conference this week involving St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deb Davis was rescheduled. Davis was slated to take part Monday in a virtual conference involving the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board and its legal representative, Austin Blessing-Nelson. At the onset of the hearing, however, Blessing-Nelson requested an adjournment, as Davis sought more time to secure legal representation. Board Chairman David …

As part of its strategic-planning process, Glen Oaks Community College is seeking insights to help shape its future. College officials said the public’s perspective is essential in guiding their decisions and ensuring Glen Oaks continues to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff and the community. A survey to gather feedback and more information is available on the college’s website. …